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 other Hollywood 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.
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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The precipitous fall of the Japanese yen
Under the Radar The Yen recently below 160 to the dollar, its lowest value in more than 30 years
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Who could replace Biden as the Democratic nominee?
In the Spotlight Several governor's names have popped up
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'An Everlasting Gobstopper of offense'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Is Jamaal Bowman's primary defeat the beginning of the end for DC's Squad?
Today's Big Question The congressman ran the most expensive House primary in US history but it wasn't enough
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A 'very good deal for cash-strapped families'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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It's not your imagination — restaurant reservations are becoming harder to get
In the Spotlight Bots, scalpers and even credit card companies are making reservations a rare commodity
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'They inspire in us both a sense of awe and an acute sense of loss'
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Gavin Newsom, the California governor who could hit the national stage
In the Spotlight Newsom's name has been floated as a presidential candidate for 2028 — or maybe before then
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Pharmaceutical companies are warning of a rise in knockoff drugs
Under the Radar The World Health Organization is also urging consumers to be cautious
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'This would be good for the Democrats, and give them a better chance of winning'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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The heated battle over air conditioning at the Paris Olympics
In the Spotlight Athletes want AC in the Olympic Village but Paris officials are crying foul
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'There is serious business to attend to'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Retail media is seeing a surge this year
The Explainer Amazon now makes more money from advertising than Coca-Cola's global revenue
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'Forged in the fire of the food world's worst excesses'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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'When smartphone bans are done right, they can make a big difference'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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The increasing ubiquity of 'pink-slime' journalism
The Explainer The issue is becoming more concerning as the US election draws closer
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'Making compensation more competitive with civilian careers is crucial'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Boeing's ongoing problems could create summer travel havoc
In the Spotlight US airlines are slated to receive 40% fewer airplanes than anticipated this year
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'Climate protests should be pro-humanity'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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'If they want to win over Gen Z, they'll need to use this time wisely'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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'Always played the game with enthusiasm'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Will Biden's courtship of seniors make a difference in November?
Today's Big Question The president is losing ground with young voters, but working to make it up with people closer to his age
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'Far less life-changing than it should have been'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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The spiraling chaos at Paramount
The Explainer The company tried to find a lifeline with Skydance, but the deal didn't pan out
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