The Newsweek that published that article and the Newsweek that built the brand reputation are entirely separate entities. The current Newsweek is no more forma

The Newsweek that published that article and the Newsweek that built the brand reputation are entirely separate entities. The current Newsweek is no more formal journalism than Gawker is, which is to say occasionally they'll get big scoops but most of the time they're in the mud trying to get clicks/eyeballs.