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Newsweek was originally founded as a daily newspaper in 1933.
Answer: False
Explanation: Newsweek was originally founded as a weekly news magazine in 1933, not a daily newspaper.
Thomas J. C. Martyn founded the publication that would become Newsweek.
Answer: True
Explanation: Thomas J. C. Martyn founded the publication that eventually evolved into Newsweek.
The initial investment for News-Week at its founding was approximately $2.5 million.
Answer: True
Explanation: The initial investment for News-Week at its founding was approximately US$2.5 million, provided by the group of original owners.
What type of publication is Newsweek, and where is it based?
Answer: An American weekly news magazine based in New York City.
Explanation: Newsweek is an American weekly news magazine headquartered in New York City.
In 1937, Newsweek merged with 'Today', a daily financial journal.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 1937, Newsweek merged with 'Today,' which was a weekly journal, not a daily financial journal.
Malcolm Muir, upon becoming president and editor-in-chief in 1937, renamed the magazine to 'Newsweek' and focused on interpretive stories.
Answer: True
Explanation: Malcolm Muir, upon assuming leadership in 1937, renamed the publication to 'Newsweek' and implemented a focus on interpretive storytelling.
The Washington Post Company acquired Newsweek in 1961, with Osborn Elliott serving as editor from that year.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Washington Post Company acquired Newsweek in 1961, and Osborn Elliott began his tenure as editor that same year.
In August 2010, The Washington Post Company sold Newsweek to Sidney Harman for $1, with Harman assuming the magazine's debts.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Washington Post Company sold Newsweek to Sidney Harman in August 2010 for one US dollar, with Harman agreeing to assume the magazine's liabilities.
At the end of 2010, Newsweek merged with The Daily Beast, with Tina Brown editing both publications.
Answer: True
Explanation: Newsweek merged with The Daily Beast at the end of 2010, with Tina Brown assuming editorial leadership for both publications.
For how much did The Washington Post Company sell Newsweek to Sidney Harman in 2010?
Answer: One US dollar, with Harman assuming the magazine's liabilities.
Explanation: The Washington Post Company sold Newsweek to Sidney Harman in August 2010 for one US dollar, with Harman agreeing to assume the magazine's liabilities.
When did Newsweek merge with The Daily Beast?
Answer: At the end of 2010
Explanation: Newsweek merged with The Daily Beast at the end of 2010.
Between early 2008 and January 2010, Newsweek's subscriber base decreased by approximately 50%.
Answer: True
Explanation: Newsweek experienced a significant subscriber decline, shrinking from 3.1 million in early 2008 to 1.5 million by January 2010, representing approximately a 50% decrease.
Newsweek reported an operating loss of $29.3 million in 2009, an improvement from the previous year.
Answer: False
Explanation: Newsweek reported an operating loss of $29.3 million in 2009, which was a substantial increase from the $16.1 million loss reported in 2008, not an improvement.
In 2003, Newsweek's worldwide circulation exceeded 4 million, dropping to 1.5 million by 2010.
Answer: True
Explanation: Newsweek's worldwide circulation exceeded 4 million in 2003 and subsequently decreased to 1.5 million by 2010.
What was the subscriber base of Newsweek in early 2008?
Answer: 3.1 million
Explanation: In early 2008, Newsweek's subscriber base stood at 3.1 million.
What was the reported revenue for Newsweek in 2024?
Answer: $90 million
Explanation: Newsweek reported $90 million in revenue for 2024.
What was the reported profit margin for Newsweek in 2024?
Answer: 20%
Explanation: Newsweek reported a 20% profit margin in 2024.
In 1970, Newsweek faced a lawsuit from male employees alleging discrimination against women in reporting roles.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 1970, Newsweek faced a claim filed by female employees alleging discrimination against women in reporting roles, not male employees.
The 1970 Newsweek cover story, published on the same day as the sexism claim filing, was titled 'Women in Revolt' and was written by an internal female reporter.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 1970 cover story, 'Women in Revolt,' was written by a freelancer, as Newsweek did not employ female reporters at that time.
Edward Kosner became editor of Newsweek following its coverage of the Watergate scandal.
Answer: True
Explanation: Edward Kosner assumed the editorship of Newsweek after overseeing the magazine's extensive coverage of the Watergate scandal.
The November 23, 2009, Newsweek cover featuring Sarah Palin was criticized for its neutral portrayal and objective reporting.
Answer: False
Explanation: The November 23, 2009, cover featuring Sarah Palin was criticized for sexism and political character assassination, not for neutral or objective reporting.
The 1986 'Marriage Crunch' cover story claimed women unmarried by age 40 had a higher chance of being killed by a terrorist than finding a husband.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 1986 'Marriage Crunch' cover story did indeed claim that women unmarried by age 40 had a higher chance of being killed by a terrorist than finding a husband.
Newsweek issued an apology for its 1986 'Marriage Crunch' cover story, acknowledging that subsequent data showed many women married after age 40.
Answer: True
Explanation: Newsweek issued an apology for its 1986 'Marriage Crunch' cover story, acknowledging that later data indicated many women married after age 40.
In 1997, Newsweek incorrectly advised parents that infants could safely consume raw carrots.
Answer: True
Explanation: In its 1997 'Your Child' special issue, Newsweek incorrectly advised parents that infants could safely consume raw carrots, which are considered a choking hazard for young children.
Newsweek's 2017 report about the Polish First Lady refusing to shake Donald Trump's hand was confirmed as accurate by fact-checkers.
Answer: False
Explanation: Newsweek's 2017 report about the Polish First Lady refusing to shake Donald Trump's hand was confirmed as inaccurate by fact-checkers, such as Snopes.
The Southern Poverty Law Center reported in November 2022 that Newsweek had adopted a 'moderate centrist' editorial stance.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Southern Poverty Law Center reported in November 2022 that Newsweek had adopted a 'radical right turn,' not a 'moderate centrist' editorial stance.
Former journalist Jonathan Alter praised Newsweek's post-2013 journalism as consistently strong and innovative.
Answer: False
Explanation: Former journalist Jonathan Alter criticized Newsweek's post-2013 journalism, describing it as producing 'plenty of clickbait' and becoming 'a painful embarrassment'.
Tareq Haddad resigned from Newsweek in 2019 because the magazine refused to publish his story concerning WikiLeaks documents about the Douma chemical attack.
Answer: True
Explanation: Tareq Haddad resigned from Newsweek in 2019 as the magazine declined to publish his story related to WikiLeaks documents concerning the Douma chemical attack.
John C. Eastman's August 2020 op-ed for Newsweek questioned Kamala Harris's eligibility based on her parents' residency.
Answer: True
Explanation: In August 2020, John C. Eastman published an op-ed in Newsweek questioning Kamala Harris's eligibility for office based on her parents' residency at the time of her birth.
Newsweek Romania was accused by 'Recorder' in 2022 of receiving payments from political parties to publish negative articles about the government.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 2022, 'Recorder' accused Newsweek Romania of receiving payments from political parties to publish positive articles about the government, not negative ones.
The January 2015 cover story 'What Silicon Valley Thinks of Women' was praised for its sensitive illustration.
Answer: False
Explanation: The January 2015 cover story 'What Silicon Valley Thinks of Women' featured a controversial illustration and was criticized, not praised, for its sensitive portrayal.
The 2022 report regarding Mahsa Amini protests incorrectly stated Iran had ordered the execution of over 15,000 protesters.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 2022 report regarding the Mahsa Amini protests incorrectly stated Iran had ordered the execution of over 15,000 protesters; this number actually referred to detained individuals.
A 2023 Newsweek report incorrectly dated a video of Senator Tommy Tuberville falling down stairs to 2023, when it was from 2014.
Answer: True
Explanation: A 2023 Newsweek report incorrectly dated a video of Senator Tommy Tuberville falling down stairs to 2023; the video actually originated in 2014.
Jon Stewart criticized Newsweek's business model in December 2021, calling it 'investment' after a story about J.K. Rowling.
Answer: False
Explanation: Jon Stewart criticized Newsweek's business model as 'arson' in December 2021, not 'investment,' in response to a story about J.K. Rowling.
The SPLC cited Newsweek's publication of COVID-19 conspiracy theories as evidence of its 'radical right turn'.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Southern Poverty Law Center cited Newsweek's publication of COVID-19 conspiracy theories as evidence supporting its assessment of the magazine's 'radical right turn'.
The 1970 sexism lawsuit against Newsweek resulted in the magazine agreeing to allow women to work as reporters.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 1970 sexism lawsuit against Newsweek concluded with the magazine agreeing to end its policy restricting reporting roles to men and allowing women to work as reporters.
The June 2024 opinion piece criticized Taylor Swift for being unmarried and childless, suggesting she was not a good role model.
Answer: True
Explanation: A June 2024 opinion piece in Newsweek criticized Taylor Swift's role model status, citing her unmarried and childless status.
What was the nature of the 1970 lawsuit filed by female employees against Newsweek?
Answer: A policy restricting reporting roles to men.
Explanation: The 1970 lawsuit alleged that Newsweek maintained a policy restricting reporting roles exclusively to men.
Which of the following was NOT cited by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) as evidence of Newsweek's 'radical right turn'?
Answer: Publication of investigative journalism on corporate corruption.
Explanation: The SPLC cited the elevation of conspiracy theorists, publication of COVID-19 conspiracy theories, promotion of anti-immigration views, and denial of transgender healthcare access as evidence of Newsweek's 'radical right turn'.
What did former journalist Jonathan Alter state about Newsweek's journalism quality after its 2013 ownership change?
Answer: It produced 'plenty of clickbait' and became an 'embarrassment'.
Explanation: Former journalist Jonathan Alter stated that post-2013 Newsweek produced 'plenty of clickbait' and became 'a painful embarrassment'.
Why did Tareq Haddad resign from Newsweek in December 2019?
Answer: The magazine refused to publish his story on the Douma chemical attack.
Explanation: Tareq Haddad resigned in December 2019 because Newsweek declined to publish his story concerning WikiLeaks documents about the Douma chemical attack.
What did the Romanian publication 'Recorder' accuse Newsweek Romania of in September 2022?
Answer: Receiving payments from political parties to publish positive articles.
Explanation: The Romanian publication 'Recorder' accused Newsweek Romania of receiving payments from political parties to publish positive articles about the government.
What did Jon Stewart criticize Newsweek's business model as in December 2021?
Answer: Arson
Explanation: In December 2021, Jon Stewart criticized Newsweek's business model, characterizing it as 'arson'.
What was the factual error in Newsweek's 2022 report concerning the Mahsa Amini protests in Iran?
Answer: It incorrectly reported the number of protesters ordered executed.
Explanation: Newsweek's 2022 report on the Mahsa Amini protests contained a factual error regarding the number of protesters ordered executed.
What was the criticism regarding the 2011 Newsweek cover featuring Michele Bachmann?
Answer: It was considered sexist and unflattering.
Explanation: The 2011 cover featuring Michele Bachmann was criticized for being sexist and unflattering.
What was the basis for the June 2024 opinion piece criticizing Taylor Swift's role model status?
Answer: Her marital status and lack of children.
Explanation: The June 2024 opinion piece criticized Taylor Swift's role model status based on her being unmarried and childless.
What did the 1970 Newsweek cover story, published on the same day as the sexism claim filing, focus on?
Answer: The feminist movement.
Explanation: The 1970 cover story, published on the day of the sexism claim filing, focused on the feminist movement.
What factual error did Newsweek make in a 2018 report concerning the Sweden Democrats?
Answer: It claimed they could win a majority in the elections.
Explanation: In 2018, Newsweek incorrectly reported that the Sweden Democrats were projected to win a majority in the Swedish parliamentary elections.
Newsweek launched its 'Best High Schools in America' list in 1998, using the 'Challenge Index' based on AP/IB exam ratios.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 1998, Newsweek introduced its 'Best High Schools in America' list, utilizing the 'Challenge Index' which measured AP/IB exam ratios.
Newsweek discontinued its American print edition in late 2012 due to increased profitability from print advertising.
Answer: False
Explanation: Newsweek discontinued its American print edition in late 2012 due to declining advertising and subscription revenues, not increased profitability.
Newsweek relaunched its print edition on March 7, 2014, featuring a cover story about the alleged creator of Bitcoin.
Answer: True
Explanation: Newsweek relaunched its print edition on March 7, 2014, with a cover story focusing on the alleged creator of Bitcoin.
In January 2018, Newsweek's headquarters were raided by the Manhattan District Attorney's office as part of an investigation into the company's finances.
Answer: True
Explanation: In January 2018, the Manhattan District Attorney's office raided Newsweek's headquarters as part of an investigation into the company's finances.
Newsweek publishes international editions in 11 languages, including English, Spanish, Arabic, and Turkish.
Answer: True
Explanation: Newsweek publishes international editions in 11 languages, including English, Spanish, Arabic, and Turkish, among others.
In 2011, Newsweek claimed to have 22 bureaus, with nine located in the U.S.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2011, Newsweek reported having 22 bureaus globally, with nine of these located within the United States.
Newsweek's AI policy, announced in September 2023, allows generative AI to be used for writing and research without journalist oversight.
Answer: False
Explanation: Newsweek's September 2023 AI policy requires journalists to remain involved throughout the entire process, meaning generative AI cannot be used without journalist oversight.
The rankings division is Newsweek's fastest-growing business segment, contributing 13% of revenue in 2024.
Answer: True
Explanation: The rankings division is identified as Newsweek's fastest-growing business segment, contributing 13% of its total revenue in 2024.
Newsweek's website traffic reached 7 million unique monthly readers in 2017.
Answer: True
Explanation: Newsweek's website traffic reached 7 million unique monthly readers in 2017, prior to its significant growth to 100 million by 2020.
What was the primary reason cited for Newsweek discontinuing its American print edition at the end of 2012?
Answer: Declining advertising and subscription revenues.
Explanation: The primary reason cited for discontinuing the American print edition was declining advertising and subscription revenues, coupled with rising production and distribution costs.
In how many languages does Newsweek publish international editions?
Answer: 11
Explanation: Newsweek publishes international editions in 11 languages.
What is the fastest-growing segment of Newsweek's business?
Answer: The rankings division
Explanation: The rankings division is identified as Newsweek's fastest-growing business segment.
What did Newsweek's website traffic reach in 2020?
Answer: 100 million unique monthly readers
Explanation: In 2020, Newsweek's website traffic reached 100 million unique monthly readers.
IBT Media acquired Newsweek in August 2013, but the acquisition did not include The Daily Beast.
Answer: True
Explanation: IBT Media acquired Newsweek in August 2013, and this transaction did not encompass The Daily Beast.
In 2020, Etienne Uzac, co-owner of IBT Media, pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering charges.
Answer: True
Explanation: Etienne Uzac, a co-owner of IBT Media, pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering charges in 2020, following his indictment in 2018.
Which company acquired Newsweek in August 2013?
Answer: IBT Media
Explanation: IBT Media acquired Newsweek in August 2013.