Justin Klawans

Staff writer

Justin Klawans is a staff writer at The Week. Based in Chicago, he was previously a breaking news reporter for Newsweek, writing breaking news and features for verticals including politics, U.S. and global affairs, business, crime, sports, and more. His reporting has been cited on many online platforms, in addition to CBS' The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

He is also passionate about entertainment and sports news, and has covered film, television, and casting news as a freelancer for outlets like Collider and United Press International, as well as Chicago sports news for Fansided.

A soldier seen on the background of the Nigerian flag.

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A Dark History in Africa

Nigerian military has run forced abortion program for years, report says

Kanye West at Paris Fashion Week in 2022.

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The Problems Continue

California attempting to collect $600,000 in unpaid taxes from Ye's apparel brand

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks to reporters.

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Speaking His Mind

Mitch McConnell criticizes Trump's calls to suspend Constitution

Cryptocurrency coins depicted in an illustration.

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Making Something New

iPod creator launches new crypto wallet as industry fallout continues

The Club Q nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado following a mass shooting.

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Charges Brought

Colorado shooting suspect charged with 305 counts, including murder, bias-motivated crimes

A bomber lands at Engels air base in Russia in 2008.

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Number Three

Russia blames Ukraine for 3rd drone strike on airbase in 2 days

Michael Avenatti seen in Chicago in 2019.

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Bringing Down The Hammer

Michael Avenatti sentenced to 14 years in prison for tax evasion, fraud

A view of a Hertz Rent-a-Car parking lot.

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Rental Returns

Hertz agrees to pay $168 million to settle false theft claims

A hacker set up in his office in Dongguan, China.

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International Interference

Chinese state-backed hackers stole millions in COVID relief, report says

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Petroleum Problems

India criticizes EU, says it will keep buying Russian oil

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Briefing

What's going on with Iran's raging protests?

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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Scandalous

Embattled South African president will not resign, says political party will decide fate

The Viking Polaris is seen after being damaged by a rogue wave.

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A Freak Occurrence

Rogue wave strikes cruise ship, killing 1 and injuring 4 more

A protest sign against the Iranian government.

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A Major Milestone, Maybe?

Iran dismisses claims morality police have been disbanded

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Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: December 4, 2022

U.S. captain Tyler Adams kneels after his team is eliminated in the World Cup.

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Heartbreak

United States knocked out of FIFA World Cup following 3-1 loss to the Netherlands

President Biden meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2021.

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At An Impasse

White House says there are currently no plans for Biden to talk to Putin

French President Emmanuel Macron meets with Twitter CEO Elon Musk.

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Emmanuel and Elon

Macron tells Elon Musk that Twitter must follow rules of E.U.

People hold signs amidst continuing protests in China regarding COVID policies.

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Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: December 3, 2022

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Briefing

Is plant-based meat a failure?

A militant is seen holding the flag of ISIS in 2015.

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Another One Gone

ISIS confirms its leader was killed, does not provide details

A European grey wolf seen in the Netherlands.

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Not A Great Idea

Court rejects plan by Dutch national park to control wolf population with paintballs

Officials test pedestrians in China for COVID-19.

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Making Changes

2 Chinese cities ease COVID-19 restrictions as protesters pledge to continue

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Briefing

Could this SCOTUS case push America toward one-party rule?

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Opinion

Is cryptocurrency still a good investment?

Twitter's headquarters in San Fransisco.

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Jeopardizing Job Cuts

Elon Musk cuts size of Twitter's child exploitation team after calling it his top priority

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Magic Kingdom Talks

Bob Iger addresses 'Don't Say Gay' bill, says inclusion is part of Disney's values

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Asking for Help

Russia asks India to send supplies as sanctions derail Moscow's economy

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Briefing

The international problem of modern slavery

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Briefing

Will Donald Trump win the Republican nomination?

A Rolls-Royce engine seen during an airshow.

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Flying High

World's 1st hydrogen-powered jet engine could mark turning point for aviation industry

The scene following the Buffalo, New York supermarket shooting in May.

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Guilty

Buffalo supermarket shooter pleads guilty, will spend life in prison

Some worst-case volcanic scenarios could create mass destruction.

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Forecast

6 volcanoes that could shut down the world

White House Chief Medical Adviser Anthony Fauci.

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Fauci Gives Insight

Anthony Fauci says United States is 'certainly' still in COVID-19 pandemic

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Open for Business

U.S. gives green light to Chevron to pump oil in Venezuela

Chinese protesters are seen clashing with police in Shanghai.

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Fighting Back

Chinese protests over COVID lockdowns reach boiling point in Beijing, Shanghai