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.

Georgians protest the arrival of a Russian plane.

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No Fly Zone

Georgia criticized for resuming direct flights to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives for the G7 in Japan.

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Zelenskyy Lands

Zelenskyy arrives in Japan as G7 ramps up pressure on Russia

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Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: May 20, 2023

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Feature

The world's most powerful passports

The former Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C.

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Briefing

SCOTUS eyes a Trump hotel

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A Big Figure

Walgreens to pay San Francisco $230M for its role in opioid epidemic

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Doggone It

Colorado man allegedly tries avoiding DUI by switching seats with dog

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Briefing

Radioactive roads in Florida?

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Fewer Vices

Vice Media files for bankruptcy

The entrance to JPMorgan Chase's headquarters.

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Chasing Chase

GOP-led states reportedly accusing JPMorgan Chase of religious bias

A Border Patrol agent watches migrants on the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Migrants reportedly encouraged to cross border before Title 42 ended

A ballot during the Turkish presidential elections.

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A Turkish Choice

Turkey's Erdogan appears headed to runoff in presidential election

Rockets fired toward Israel in the Gaza Strip.

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Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: May 14, 2023

A sign at North Carolina State University.

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An NC State Crisis

North Carolina State concludes tragic school year that saw 14 student deaths

United Airlines pilots picketing at San Francisco International Airport.

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Trouble in the skies

Pilots at United picket for wages as other airlines threaten to strike

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A New Top Tweeter

Elon Musk names advertising executive Linda Yaccarino as new Twitter CEO

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

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Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: May 13, 2023

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Today's big question

Another summer of 'air travel hell?'

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The big debate

Pros and cons of British colonial reparations

The aftermath of a shooting at Richneck Elementary in Newport News, Virginia.

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Breaking Her silence

Mother of 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher speaks out

E. Jean Carroll and former President Donald Trump

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Briefing

E. Jean Carroll is vindicated

Republican Rep. George Santos of New York.

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Getting Charged

George Santos faces 13-count indictment for alleged fraud

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Briefing

Conservative ploys against big government

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Briefing

Why the end of Title 42 could mean immigration 'chaos'

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Another Shooting

Louisiana man shot 14-year-old playing hide-and-seek on his property, police say

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Briefing

How U.S. gun rules compare to other countries'

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Briefing

The possible charges against Hunter Biden, explained

The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby.

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Today's big question

Should horse racing be banned?

A mockup of the Messina Strait Bridge to connect Sicily and mainland Italy.

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The big debate

To bridge or not to bridge

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.

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Japan and Korea

Japanese PM expresses sorrow for Korean colonial victims without direct apology

The aftermath of a mass shooting in Allen, Texas.

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Devastating

Survivors describe chaotic scenes during Texas mall shooting

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Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: May 7, 2023

Mage wins the 149th Kentucky Derby in 2023.

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And They're Off!

Mage wins 149th Kentucky Derby under shadow of horse deaths

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What Did He Just Say?

Oakland Athletics announcer suspended after using racial slur on air

Peter Schwartz during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection.

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He'll Be Gone For A While

Kentucky man sentenced to 14 years for Capitol insurrection

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God Save the King

Charles III crowned at Westminster Abbey in historic ceremony