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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How synthetic diamonds are upending the industry's status quo
In Depth Lab-grown diamonds are causing changes in a business that is already under heavy scrutiny
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10 things you need to know today: January 6, 2024
Daily Briefing Supreme Court to rule on Trump being kept off 2024 presidential ballots, Hezbollah fires rockets toward Israel following Hamas leader’s death, and more
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How Biden's 2024 campaign will revolve around his economic agenda
Talking Point The president has consistently battled low approval ratings around his handling of the economy
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South Korea's opposition leader stabbed in the neck
Speed Read Lee Jae-myung is recovering from surgery following the attack
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Why retailers are walking back claims of organized theft
Under the Radar A report characterizing mass quantities of organized theft was recently retracted
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10 things you need to know today: December 17, 2023
Daily Briefing Putin rejects Biden's claim that Russia will attack NATO, Israel ramps up bombardments of Gaza overnight, and more
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The pros and cons of license-plate reader technology
Pros and Cons The technology's use recently led to the arrest of a three-time homicide suspect in Los Angeles
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10 things you need to know today: December 16, 2023
Daily Briefing Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay $148M to defamed election workers, Israeli hostages mistakenly killed by IDF were reportedly waving white flag, and more
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2023: the year of corporate belt-tightening
The Explainer Numerous companies looked for ways to cut costs this year
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2023: the year of sticker shock
The Explainer Many Americans were down on the economy this year due to problematic prices
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How the power of universities' biggest donors shifts tides
Talking Point Recent events have shown that donors can influence the highest levels of a university's governance
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Sports Illustrated publisher fires CEO after allegedly getting caught using AI-generated articles
Speed Read The CEO is one of several executives to be fired in the wake of the scandal
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How Argentina's new far-right president could give his country 'shock treatment'
Talking Point The far-right libertarian has a number of drastic measures to try and fix Argentina's economy
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2023: the year of crypto instability
The Explainer Crypto reached peaks — and valleys — throughout 2023
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10 things you need to know today: December 10, 2023
Daily Briefing Fighting continues across Gaza Strip as Israeli tanks reach city center, University of Pennsylvania president resigns after antisemitism testimony, and more
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Are electric vehicle sales really losing their charge?
Under the Radar Conventional wisdom says electric cars are on the decline, but some experts say this may not be the case
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10 things you need to know today: December 9, 2023
Daily Briefing Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks woman from receiving abortion, European Union reaches world-first deal on AI regulations, and more
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What does a slowdown in payroll additions mean for the coming year?
Today's Big Question New private payrolls were well below expectations this November, according to one report
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The next Supreme Court case could spell the end of Purdue Pharma
Talking Point The court is weighing in on a potential settlement involving the long-maligned company
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10 upcoming albums to stream as the snow falls
The Week Recommends Ring in 2024 with a selection of new music
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10 things you need to know today: December 3, 2023
Daily Briefing Gaza residents flee as Israel continues bombardment, Trump tells supporters to 'guard the vote' in Democratic cities, and more
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10 things you need to know today: December 2, 2023
Daily Briefing Death toll climbs in Gaza as airstrikes intensify, George Santos expelled from the House of Representatives, and more
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2023: the year of labor strikes
The Explainer Workers from Hollywood to the auto lines walked off the job this year
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The Supreme Court could rein in the SEC — and federal agencies as a whole
Talking Point The court is hearing arguments on the agency's ability to enforce financial penalties
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