Tim O'Donnell
Tim is a staff writer at The Week and has contributed to Bedford and Bowery and The New York Transatlantic. He is a graduate of Occidental College and NYU's journalism school. Tim enjoys writing about baseball, Europe, and extinct megafauna. He lives in New York City.
Latest articles by Tim O'Donnell
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Biden administration reportedly satisfied with new Israeli PM's promise to not publicly oppose Iran deal
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A pair of 'significant' findings from an otherwise inconclusive U.S. intelligence report on coronavirus origins
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U.S. confirms 2 'high-profile ISIS targets' killed in retaliatory strike in Afghanistan
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10 things you need to know today: August 28, 2021
Daily Briefing U.S. military says retaliatory airstrike likely killed ISIS leader in Afghanistan, Hurricane Ida strengthening quickly en route to Louisiana, and more
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The Taliban 2.0, explained
Speed Read The Taliban is back in power in Afghanistan for the first time in two decades. This time, the group is facing a different geopolitical landscape, and claiming to have modernized.
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New large study provides 'clear evidence' for Pfizer vaccine safety
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Taliban spokesman claims they want to 'forget what happened in the past' in New York Times interview
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Under the Taliban, Afghanistan's economy is on the brink
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New York's additional 12,000 COVID-19 deaths were already tallied by the CDC
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Afghanistan's anti-Taliban resistance not getting response in quest for international support
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WHO official fears the world hasn't done enough to increase infectious disease surveillance after COVID-19
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Israel's new prime minister says he'll present a new strategic vision on Iran in upcoming meeting with Biden
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No moderates defect as House Democrats vote to adopt $3.5 trillion budget resolution
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New CDC chart highlights significantly reduced hospitalization risk for vaccinated
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Biden's approval rating sinks to just 41 percent in new poll
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Taliban could sell data about U.S. military operations to China, former State Department official warns
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U.S. official says 'dire conditions' at Qatar base housing Afghan evacuees 'are of our own doing' in leaked email
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GOP's Sasse says Biden is drifting into 'hostage situation' in Afghanistan
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South a 'harbinger' for rest of U.S. as schools reopen, former FDA commissioner warns
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National security adviser: U.S. taking terrorism threat at Kabul airport 'deadly seriously'
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Breakthrough infections may be less transmissible, study suggests
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Broad support across American political spectrum for helping Afghan translators enter U.S., poll finds
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Civilian air fleet activated for just 3rd time in history to aid Afghanistan evacuation
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10 things you need to know today: August 22, 2021
Daily Briefing Taliban attempting to control crowds at Kabul airport, Biden administration activates civilian aircraft to aid Afghanistan evacuation, and more
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