
Theara Coleman, The Week US
Theara Coleman has worked as a staff writer at The Week since September 2022. She frequently writes about technology, education, literature and general news. She was previously a contributing writer and assistant editor at Honeysuckle Magazine, where she covered racial politics and the cannabis industry. Theara is also a former high school teacher. She earned a bachelor's in English literature from Howard University in 2013 and a master's in the same from New York University in 2022.
A lifelong book lover, Theara is based in New York, where she spends her spare time reading and playing video games.
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How to have more hygge in your lifeThe Week Recommends Embracing coziness is just one aspect of this Danish way of life
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IVM is a better treatment than IVF for some peopleThe Explainer A less painful, less costly option for treating infertility emerges
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DeepSeek: the Chinese AI company rocking the tech worldIn the spotlight America's hold on artificial intelligence is on shaky ground
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Prop 6, inmate firefighters and the state of prison laborThe Explainer The long-standing controversial practice raises questions about exploitation
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4 tips for keeping your resolutionsThe Week Recommends New Year's resolutions seem made to be broken, but with a few adjustments, you can give yourself a shot at sticking with it
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Meta's right turn on red: Zuckerberg turns toward MAGATalking Points Zuckerberg is abandoning fact-checkers to embrace "free speech," a familiar refrain for Trump's cohort
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5 gripping books to read this JanuaryThe Week Recommends A metafiction about artificial intelligence, a battle over land ownership in the American West and more
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H-1B visa debate sparks MAGA infightingIn the Spotlight In defense of the visa program, Elon Musk traded barbs with MAGA supporters over their staunchly anti-immigration stance
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2024: the year of the gender divideIn the Spotlight A growing ideological rift between young men and women was felt on a global scale this year
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2024: the year of Black country artistsIn the Spotlight Beyoncé debuted 'Cowboy Carter' at the top of the country charts, shining a spotlight on artists like Shaboozey
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4 tips for navigating holiday season stressThe Week Recommends Balancing pressure and enjoying the holidays can indeed coexist
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Drugmakers paid pharmacy benefit managers to avoid restricting opioid prescriptionsUnder the radar The middlemen and gatekeepers of insurance coverage have been pocketing money in exchange for working with Big Pharma
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2024: the year of romantasiesIn the Spotlight A generation of readers that grew up on YA fantasy series are getting their kicks from the spicy subgenre
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Video games to play this winter, including 'Marvel Rivals' and 'Alien: Rogue Incursion'The Week Recommends A Star Wars classic gets remastered, and 'Marvel Rivals' pits players against superhero faves
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5 cozy books to read this DecemberThe Week Recommends A deep dive into futurology, a couple of highly anticipated romantasy books, and more
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The hidden cost of lead exposure on American mental healthUnder The Radar Millions of mental health diagnoses have been linked to childhood lead exposure in new study
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5 reflective podcasts you may have missed this fallThe Week Recommends Shining a light on the NYPD, Hollywood's rock groupies of the '60s and '70s, and more
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Polycystic ovary syndrome: What it is, how it's treated and why it's often misunderstoodThe Explainer PCOS affects millions, but there is still no cure outside of treating symptoms separately
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The growing list of conditions weight-loss drugs could help withThe Explainer Ozempic and similar drugs have been linked to possibly helping diseases beyond diabetes and obesity. Are they miracle drugs?
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The great departure: Texas OB-GYNs are leaving the stateUnder the radar The state is suffering an exodus of health care professionals, creating more maternity care deserts
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4 tips for hosting an ecofriendly ThanksgivingThe Week Recommends Coming together for the holidays typically produces a ton of waste, but with proper preparation, you can have an environmentally friendly gathering.
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What might happen if Trump eliminates the Department Of Education?Today's Big Question The president-elect says the federal education agency is on the chopping block
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What Trump's win could mean for Big TechTalking Points The tech industry is bracing itself for Trump's second administration
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'TikTok brain' may be coming for your kid's attention spanThe Explainer What happens to kids' brains when they binge TikTok's endless stream of bite-sized videos?
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