
Justin Klawans, The Week US
Justin Klawans has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022. He began his career covering local news before joining Newsweek as a breaking news reporter, where he wrote about politics, national and global affairs, business, crime, sports, film, television and a variety of general news. He has also covered film, television and entertainment news as a freelancer for Collider and United Press International. He has helmed live-blog coverage of the war in Ukraine, interviewed the courtroom artist for the Ghislaine Maxwell trial and once received a single-word statement from director Spike Lee. His reporting has been cited in a variety of outlets including "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
Based in Chicago, he is a big hockey fan and has previously covered NHL analysis and the Chicago Blackhawks for Fansided.
Latest articles by Justin Klawans, The Week US
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Scientists and Peter Jackson attempt to bring back an extinct bird — kind of
In the Spotlight Colossal Biosciences was the company behind the 'resurrected' dire wolves
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'Alaska has the resources, but America needs the will'
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'The risk to educational media for children has seemingly been lost'
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Why are flash floods in Texas so deadly?
Today's Big Question Over 100 people, including 27 girls at a summer camp, died in recent flooding
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'The way AI is discussed makes it seem like this is a necessary outcome'
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The unsteady pace of Formula 1's US popularity
In Depth The racing sport is immensely popular in Europe but has seen mixed success in the US
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'It's America that refuses to listen and learn'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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How will Trump's megabill affect you?
Today's Big Question Republicans have passed the 'big, beautiful bill' through Congress
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'We know these services are needed'
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Delivery drivers face continuing heat risks with Trump's OSHA pick
The Explainer David Keeling is a former executive at UPS and also worked at Amazon
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How successful would Elon Musk's third party be?
Today's Big Question Musk has vowed to start a third party after falling out with Trump
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'There are compelling arguments for and against homework'
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'Trucking is a dangerous business'
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Higher toy prices from Trump's tariffs have arrived
In the Spotlight Three out of four toy products in the US come from China
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AI is creating a luxury housing renaissance in San Francisco
Under the Radar Luxury homes in the city can range from $7 million to above $20 million
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'More must be done'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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'If smoke can affect health early in life, it also can affect life's end'
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One year after mass protests, why are Kenyans taking to the streets again?
today's big question More than 60 protesters died during demonstrations in 2024
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How far does religious freedom go in prison? The Supreme Court will decide.
The Explainer The plaintiff was allegedly forced to cut his hair, which he kept long for religious reasons
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'The arts are not just expressions of creativity'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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'Alligator Alcatraz will be a blight on the Everglades'
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Kirsty Coventry: the former Olympian and first woman to lead the IOC
In the Spotlight Coventry, a former competitive swimmer, won two Olympic gold medals
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'HBCUs have always had to think more strategically'
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A potentially mutating bat virus has some scientists worried about the next pandemic
Under the Radar One subgroup of bat merbecovirus has scientists concerned
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