Newsweek is reporting that feminist icon Gloria Steinem has died at the age of 92. The outlet noted her family announced her passing overnight, highlighting her influential life and career, including her 1963 exposé on working undercover in the Playboy Club, which it described as an iconic example of gonzo journalism.
Separately, Newsweek is monitoring recent social media activity by President Donald J Trump. It noted a pre-Labor Day message from the president, urging people to "work harder," circulated widely on social media. Newsweek clarified that this post was from last year, specifically Juneteenth 2025, and appeared to have been recirculated by the Democratic National Committee without a timestamp. The outlet also reported that President Trump recently posted an AI-generated video depicting Iran's Kharg Island being "blown to smithereens!!!" on his Truth Social feed. Additionally, it said Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz to the "Trump Strait."
Newsweek further reported on President Trump's comments regarding data centers, where he suggested that those not in favor of building them in their communities are "backwards troglodytes." The publication's analysis suggests that President Trump appears increasingly out of touch with public sentiment on various issues, including housing and technology. It attributed this perceived disconnect to his insulated media diet, particularly his exclusive use of Truth Social, where he is primarily exposed to supporters and does not personally type his posts. Newsweek contrasted this with his first term, when he used Twitter and was exposed to a broader range of conversations. The outlet also suggested that voters might be reminded of President Trump's comments on 9/11/01, when he called into a local news channel to highlight his building at 40 Wall Street as the tallest in Lower Manhattan.