Newsweek was founded in 1933 by Thomas J.C. Martyn, a former foreign-news editor of Time magazine. Martyn's vision was to create a weekly news magazine that would provide in-depth analysis and reporting on current events, offering a different perspective from daily newspapers. The magazine quickly gained popularity and became one of the most widely read news publications in the United States. Today, Newsweek is owned by Newsweek Media Group, with Dev Pragad serving as the CEO. Based in New York City, Newsweek covers a broad range of topics including national and international politics, business, technology, health, science, culture, and entertainment. The publication has a global reach, with editions in multiple languages and correspondents around the world. Newsweek transitioned to an all-digital format in 2012 but returned to print in 2014, now operating as both a digital and print publication. One interesting fact: A unique aspect of Newsweek is its role in popularizing the concept of “participatory journalism.“ In 1967, Newsweek became the first major magazine to devote a regular section to reader comments. This innovative approach, called “Letters to the Editor,“ allowed readers to engage directly with the publication and share their views, setting a trend that many other magazines and newspapers would later follow.