Topic: Tina Brown

Backchannels
Obama 'Mideast surprises'? Unlikely.

There are plenty of reasons to question Niall Ferguson's musings about possible last-minute Obama 'surprises' aimed at winning the election. His most recent column in particular.

Newsweek to drop print for all-digital editions

After 80 years in print, Newsweek will stop publishing its print magazine on Dec. 31. The new Newsweek will be a single, worldwide edition that requires a paid subscription. It will be available on tablets, smartphones, and desktop online reading.

The Vote
Mitt Romney and GOP quest for anyone but him

Mitt Romney has run an impressive presidential campaign by most traditional measures. But he is struggling against the tides of the tea party. Republicans want a revolutionary, not a realist.

Vox News
Did Newsweek set out to make Michele Bachmann look like a loon?

Newsweek is coming under fire for a wild-eyed cover photo of Michele Bachmann. The headline calls her the 'Queen of Rage.' But was the rough treatment actually a compliment of sorts?

Chapter & Verse
What if Princess Diana were still alive?

Novelist Monica Ali – and others – indulge in speculation over alternate endings to the story of the Princess of Wales.

Royal engagement: Who is Kate Middleton?

The fount of information about Kate Middleton, Prince William's fiance, will be unending from now until the wedding in spring or summer 2011. She has been one of the most searched items on the Internet since the engagement announcement Tuesday. There is far more about her available online than can be condensed into one article – but here are some highlights about Kate (Catherine Elizabeth) Middleton and her engagement.

Chapter & Verse
A less-than-kindly greeting for a prized French novel