Newsweek May 06, 2022

FEATURED EPISODE Fast Women Test-driving the newest cars on wild adventures PERFORMANCE PLAYERS ▸ Eileen and Nicole sing the praises of the BMW 4 Series despite its “bucktooth” grille and the SUV Acura MDX Type S. Plus: The importance of quiet hotel rooms, the racetracks Eileen and Nicole love, the best driving sunglasses and the buzz behind Formula E racing. HOSTS ▸ Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, Newsweek’s senior autos editor, and automotive journalist Nicole Wakelin. IN THEIR WORDS ▸ “[BMW 4-series has] a certain weight to it, a certain elegance to it, a certain luxury to it. The performance is very aggressive and very strong and burly in a good way.” DON’T MISS THE PARTING SHOT Your weekly dose of everything pop culture The Voice of Lisa Simpson ▸ Yardley Smith shares the character’s trait she most admires—resilience. Plus: Smith’s…

ANXIETY IS ON THE RISE, BUT IT DOESN’T always reveal itself through sweating, stammering or other obvious signs. Anxiety can show up in many guises, among them irritability, fatigue, sleep problems, even gastric issues. It can also manifest itself in several different behaviors meant to reduce anxiety—anything from binge-watching TV to quitting your job to dyeing your hair purple. These are known as defense mechanisms or coping strategies, and while they can be helpful, they can also sometimes be harmful. Here are five common types, in both their healthy and unhealthy versions, and some ideas for putting them to effective use for yourself and the people around you. Seeking Comfort (Regression) Everyone seeks comfort. You are regressing, however, when you act on a desire to chuck your age-appropriate responsibilities. As any parent can…

SINCE RUSSIA INVADED UKRAINE in late February, the destruction of civilian areas has become a hallmark of its war, forcing millions of Ukrainians to flee from the bloodshed and carnage. Many may never return to their homes. Around 12 million Ukrainians have already been displaced, according to United Nations figures. Among those displaced, 7.1 million remain inside Ukraine and nearly 5.1 million have crossed into bordering nations. Moscow’s “thunder run” attempt to end the war in a matter of days failed spectacularly. Both sides are now settling in for a protracted conflict. Russian bombardments have already devastated many residential areas. Some cities, such as Mariupol in the southeast and some northern suburbs of Kyiv, are uninhabitable, and more will be destroyed before the fighting ends. Some 75 percent of settlements in the worst-hit…

Almost every country was heavily hit by the Covid-19 pandemic – both economically and in terms of public health – and Colombia was no exception. However, thanks to prudent leadership and nationwide buy-in, Colombia has shrugged off the worst of its effects and the economy is once again purring, expected to grow by nearly 10% this year, while 1.5 million people have been lifted out of unemployment in the last year. Exports are flowing out of the country too, up nearly 45% on the last fiscal year. The rollout of vaccines was swift and comprehensive, utilizing international mechanisms to acquire shots at competitive prices. As a result, around 70% of the population of 50 million has been vaccinated, among the highest rates in Latin America. Colombia has gone all in on a…

A Colombian “New Deal” “Our ‘New Deal’ saw the economy grow 10.6% last year, and so far this year over 5.8% – these are two historic leaps for our country. A revolution in renewable energy is underway, while access to water and sanitation is improving all the time. The vast majority of children now have free education, and housing is selling more than ever. The pandemic didn’t distract us, not even for one moment, from our goals.” “A revolution in renewable energy is underway…” An Equal Future “I’d like to be remembered as the president of equality in Colombia, who provided free education and the largest real minimum wage increase, who built much-needed infrastructure and vaccinated the nation.” A Sustainable Future “By the end of the year, renewable energy output is set to be one hundred…

Promoting Equality “Equality is about opportunities, not tokenism. In the case of women, it’s about economic autonomy and being able to access the work market, for example. But we’ve also set up a school of leadership and political training for women, which has allowed women of all backgrounds to be educated in those fields.” “Equality is about opportunities, not tokenism” Business Confidence “One of the things I’m most proud of is the relationship we’ve built with the business sector, that has brought in historic levels of investment. We’ve done so through smart reforms and bringing in international investment, which the US has been a key part of. Colombia is a country rich in natural resources, but which unfortunately never had the model of development to promote growth. That is different now.” NATO Partnership “We are partners…