Latest articles by Theara Coleman, The Week US
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The pros and cons of AI companions
Pros and Cons Chatbots are evolving from simple assistants to friendlier digital companions.
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Biden signs executive order to regulate generative AI
Speed Reads It might not be a permanent law, but AI experts say it's a step in the right direction
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5 ways to try tech-based preventative health care
The Explainer Technology can help steer you in a healthier direction and keep future health issues at bay.
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Netflix's epic quest into gaming
Under the radar The streaming giant's entry into the video game industry has been a slow burn, but that could change soon.
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The pros and cons of getting a college degree
Pros and Cons Bachelor's degrees might not be as valuable as they used to be
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Behind the myth of Friday the 13th
The Explainer The inauspicious date, synonymous with bad luck, falls in October this year
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The pros and cons of retail health care
Pros and cons Traditional retailers are expanding their offerings to provide consumers with low-cost, convenient health care alternatives
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Pros and cons of social media content moderation
Pros and Cons Where do you draw the line between online safety and freedom of speech?
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Popular weight loss drugs linked to higher risk of serious gastrointestinal problems
Speed Reads Researchers found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic, had a higher risk for side effects like stomach paralysis.
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What to expect from the nationwide emergency alert system test
The Explainer The US government is testing the system's abilities with an alert to all cell phones, TVs and radio stations
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Why New York City was caught off guard by flash flooding
Talking Point Is climate change moving too fast or are city leaders dragging their feet?
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Dianne Feinstein, history-making Democratic US senator, dies at 90
The Explainer Her colleagues celebrate her legacy as a trailblazer who cleared the path for other women to follow
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Will the cannabis banking bill get the Senate's green light?
Talking Point The SAFER Banking Act is advancing to the US Senate for the first time, clearing a major hurdle for legal cannabis businesses. Does it stand a chance?
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Why the US needs the CROWN Act
The Explainer A Texas lawsuit has renewed discourse over race-based hair discrimination.
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Why the FTC antitrust lawsuit against Amazon is so consequential
Talking Point While it's not the first case the federal agency brought against the company, it might be the biggest challenge yet
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Can Meta woo Gen Z with AI chatbots?
Talking Point Meta is set to release the first of dozens of AI 'personas' aimed at driving Gen Z engagement
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How the end of expanded child tax credits led to a spike in child poverty
The number of children living in poverty in the US doubled, and critics say it was avoidable
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Walter Isaacson's 'Elon Musk' can 'scarcely contain its subject'
The latest biography on the elusive tech mogul is causing a stir among critics
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5 tips for resetting your sleep schedule
You can do more than cut back on caffeine to get better sleep
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5 podcasts you may have missed this summer
The Week Recommends These podcasts dominated this past summer, and are worth checking out as we transition to fall
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The video game franchises with the best lore
The Week Recommends The developers behind these games used their keen attention to detail and expert storytelling abilities to create entire universes
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A set of pirated books is at the crux of AI's copyright woes
Under the Radar Books3 was built off pirated books but if it gets erased, some people could be locked out of the AI boom
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Is the Disney-Charter dispute the beginning of the end of cable TV?
Today's Big Question The dispute over Spectrum subscribers' access to premium Disney content could indicate a larger shift in television
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Would rescheduling cannabis be good news for the industry?
Speed Read Following President Joe Biden's request, the HHS recommended that cannabis be moved to a less lethal category, and some experts are weary of the move
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