Latest articles by Joel Mathis, The Week US
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What will the post-Iran economy look like?Talking Points Gas and food prices are unlikely to come down quickly
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Did smartphones cause the world’s baby bust?Talking Points People bought iPhones and stopped having children
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Why don’t teens get summer jobs anymore?Today’s Big Question Extracurricular activities and college prep are taking more time
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Why Switzerland might cap its population at 10MIn the Spotlight The anti-immigration measure comes amid cost and crime concerns
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Are GOP California conspiracy theories preparation for November?Talking Points Could Trump's fraud claims backfire in the midterms?
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Is Trump losing traction in Congress?Today's Big Question Legislative Republicans are pushing back on his priorities
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Will Graham Platner cost Democrats the Senate?Talking Points The populist candidate is facing a series of scandals
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Bill Pulte: Trump enforcer turned spy chiefIn the Spotlight Both Democrats and Republicans oppose Trump’s pick
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Are China and Europe moving toward a trade war?Today's Big Question EU seeks ‘major crackdown’ on flood of imports
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Where is Congressman Tom Kean?Today's Big Question His months-long absence is making Republicans nervous
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Will Russia expand the war to Europe as its Ukraine push falters?Today's Big Question Romanian drone strike is the latest warning sign
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Reality star Spencer Pratt is upending Los Angeles’ mayoral raceTalking Points He is challenging Mayor Karen Bass
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Did Trump’s policies open the path for Ebola outbreak?Today's Big Question Foreign aid cuts made detection more difficult, experts say
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Will the data center backlash halt AI’s advance?Today's Big Question Americans push back against tech in their neighborhoods
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Can Trump make anybody happy with an Iran deal?talking points Some GOP allies want escalation. Others want to end unpopular war.
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How Target used style and value to start growing againIn the Spotlight Can the turnaround last?
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Who will win the AI IPO race between SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI?Today's Big Question Artificial intelligence rides a ‘wave’ of investor enthusiasm
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Why do Americans love cruises despite viral outbreaks?Today's Big Question Record numbers expected to sail after hantavirus deaths
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Can the West survive ‘drastic’ Colorado River cuts?Talking Points The Trump administration will restrict the diminishing water supply
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Can Democrats still win the House after losing the redistricting battle?Talking Points Republicans will have to contend with Trump’s unpopularity
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Does Ukraine need US help anymore?Today's Big Question Russia’s invasion has stalled
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Should the US block imports of cheap Chinese cars?Talking Points Lawmakers say cheap EVs threaten national security
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Is Trump about to launch a war with Cuba?Today's Big Question Washington is ramping up surveillance flights and sanctions on Havana
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Is the world ready for a record-breaking El Niño?Today's Big Question Drought and flooding could plague the world into 2027
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