Innehållsförteckning för February 7, 2025 från Newsweek

1977 “The combination of the chilling temperatures and the shortage of natural gas—which provides energy for half of the nation’s homes and 40 percent of its industries—was devastating. Every school in Pennsylvania was closed, and 400,000 workers were laid off in Ohio alone,” Newsweek reported. Today, global oil and gas supplies continue to fluctuate with Russia’s war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war, putting pressure on imports and shipping routes. The U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts natural gas inventories will be 2 percent above the five-year average by April. 1989 “Technology has brought many residents of these cities closer to the elusive goal of having it all. Computers, satellites and cellular phones have created portable jobs,” Newsweek said. Last year, almost a quarter of the U.S. labor force worked remotely,…

Q _ What drew you to your field? A _ I’ve loved both history and biology since childhood. Evolutionary biology is the study of the natural history of life, and humans have always been fascinated by our history. In previous eras, cultures developed various creation myths to explain our origins. But now, science is developing tools and methodologies to probe our biological history and it is a thrill to play a small role in that. Why is looking at human sexuality and relationships through that lens useful? I maintain that the evolutionary lens is essential for understanding anything about us. Furthermore, sex and sexuality have likely played an outsized role in our evolution because of how directly they impact reproductive success. Humans have many relationships that dearly matter to them.…

HE’S BEEN IN THE BUSINESS FOR MORE THAN 40 years, but Mark-Paul Gosselaar still feels like he hasn’t experienced everything. “I still feel like I have so much left to learn. Every time I walk on a set, I learn something.” Currently on NBC’s Found, Gosselaar plays Sir, a man held captive by Gabi (played by Shanola Hampton), the adult woman his character kidnapped as a child. He chose the role because it was unlike anything he’s done before. “I’m always looking for something to challenge me... that when I read it, I become a bit anxious about playing that role.” And there’s still so much to be revealed about Sir. “We’ve just scratched the surface. There was an episode last season that showed Sir’s childhood. I’ve been told that…

“WHAT NOW?” TOM ASKED ME after I broke the news. I think I knew pretty quickly after our first date that we weren’t destined for romance, but I really liked him, so we kept seeing each other for a few months. Finally, reality had set in. “Can we still be friends?” I asked him. “Let me think about it,” he responded, sounding disappointed. “Maybe someday.” My heart sank a little. I didn’t want him to be my boyfriend, but I didn’t want to say goodbye either. I remembered how his wry take on subway riders had made me chortle, how the article about fascism had sent me down an internet rabbit hole, how we jousted playfully about politics. “I’ll miss you,” I said, and meant it. The end of a…

TRUST IS A CORNERSTONE OF MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS. When dealing with businesses and brands, it’s often the deciding factor that separates the companies we rely on from the ones we don’t. It’s about consistency—knowing that when you choose a product or service, it delivers on its promise. Earning this trust is no small feat, and maintaining it is even harder. ¶ Recent surveys reveal that trust is critical to consumers. Sixty-nine percent of adults in the United Kingdom say trust in a brand is important when making a purchase. In the United States, only 30 percent of American consumers highly trust the companies they do business with. This underscores the challenge brands face in 2025 and beyond. ¶ But trustworthiness is about more than just quality. Transparency in practices, ethical values,…

FROM BOYZ N THE HOOD IN 1991 UNTIL NOW, MORRIS CHESTNUT HAS SEEN much of Hollywood. “I’ve been through pretty much everything in the industry.” Now he’s starring in and executive producing CBS’s new drama Watson (January 26). It “was a no-brainer” for Chestnut when he was approached to play Dr. John Watson. “It’s just a blessing and an honor to have that opportunity.” Based within the mythology of Sherlock Holmes, Watson picks up a year after Holmes’ death. “The character’s dealing with the loss of his best friend.” This depth is something that Chestnut feels he’s most qualified to portray now. “Fifteen years ago, I don’t know if I’d be able to do the role the way I’m able to do it now.” But one thing Chestnut is most…