Latest articles by Theara Coleman, The Week US
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5 insightful podcasts you may have missed this summer
The Week Recommends A few podcast veterans and a number binge-worthy newcomers created an entertaining summer for podcast listeners
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Code-switching: the origins, purpose and pitfalls
The Explainer Balancing your identity and respectability politics sometimes means taking on a different tone or behavior to fit in
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A national writers nonprofit is the latest front in the war against generative AI
Under the radar NaNoWriMo refuses to condemn the use of AI for its annual challenge. Writers are not having it.
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4 expert tips for avoiding parental burnout
The Week Recommends Today's parents are under an alarming amount of stress. The key is to start making small changes.
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The history and impact of HBCUs
In depth Schools have long been desegregated, but historically Black colleges and universities are still filling a need in the United States
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The rise of rental rewards, a new form of concession
The Explainer Landlords are getting in on the rewards craze, offering loyalty programs for paying your rent
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5 riveting books to take you through September
The Week Recommends A return to Dublin and the Rooneyverse, plus a peek at some Trump family history
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Young adults are in a mental health crisis. Why is little being done?
In the spotlight The kids are, in fact, not at all alright.
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More women opt for home births despite high costs
Under the radar Wary of possible mistreatment by medical professionals, some women are bearing the out-of-pocket costs for a better option
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5 illuminating books about Appalachia that are very much not 'Hillbilly Elegy'
The Week Recommends Stretching from the Catskill Mountains in New York to northern Mississippi, the region has produced literature that challenges stereotypical narratives about its residents
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Gender bias in medical research: how women are still overlooked
In depth Clinical trials have historically been male-centric, but they are leaving the medical community in the dark about women and girls
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Diabetic amputations surge among Black and Latino Americans
There is an epidemic of diabetes-related complications, and minority communities are being hit the hardest
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5 poignant books to read this August
The Week Recommends Gayl Jones reemerges again, and Hellen Phillips casts her gaze to the near future with AI
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4 tips for combatting workplace loneliness
The Week Recommends Feeling left out at work? You're not alone.
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Can a racially and culturally divided country elect a multi-precedent-setting candidate?
Today's big question Vice President Kamala Harris is facing a wave of personal attacks tinged with racism and sexism
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The origin and evolution of the Kamala Harris coconut meme
The Explainer You think it just fell out of a coconut tree?
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How Black organizations quickly pivoted and mobilized for Kamala Harris
In the spotlight Harris has a shot at being the first Black woman to lead the Democratic ticket
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Neurocosmetics: the beauty trend blending mental health and skin care
The Explainer Could a moisturizer really shift your mood?
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The safety of the Seine River remains murky
In the spotlight Cleaning the river ahead of the Paris Olympics has been a massive undertaking
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A study found toxic heavy metals in most tampon brands. Are they safe to use?
The Explainer Over a dozen brands tested positive, including organic tampons
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Unschooling: the radical education trend raising eyebrows
Under the radar Some parents are letting their children lead their education
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4 tips to make your home more eco-friendly
The Week Recommends You don't have to spend a bunch of money to make more sustainable choices
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JD Vance's journey from Trump critic to VP short list
In the spotlight The Ohio senator may be an option for a running mate, but he hasn't always thought so highly of Trump
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5 riveting books to read this July
The Week Recommends The author behind the 'Magicians' trilogy turns his eye to King Arthur and Persephone gets a West African twist
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