Latest articles by Theara Coleman, The Week US
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March’s books feature a sci-fi collection, an epic alt-western, and an examination of the ‘replacement theory’
The Week Recommends This month’s new releases include ‘Seasons of Glass & Iron: Stories’ by Amal El-Mohtar, ‘Now I Surrender’ by Álvaro Enrigue and ‘Chain of Ideas’ by Ibram X. Kendi
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A timeline of JK Rowling's anti-trans shift
In Depth The 'Harry Potter' author's comments about the trans community are ongoing
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Alpha School replaces teachers with AI. Is the future of education here?
The Explainer The Department of Education is championing the model, but critics are not so sure
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Will George RR Martin ever finish 'The Winds of Winter'?
In Depth Westeros fans have been waiting for well over a decade, and they are going to have to keep waiting
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Why are people nostalgic for 2016?
In the Spotlight If you ask social media, 2026 is the new 2016
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The end of mass-market paperbacks
Under the Radar The diminutive cheap books are phasing out of existence
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‘Zero trimester’ influencers believe a healthy pregnancy is a choice
The Explainer Is prepping during the preconception period the answer for hopeful couples?
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How to navigate dating apps to find ‘the one’
The Week Recommends Put an end to endless swiping and make real romantic connections
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February’s books feature new Toni Morrison, a sapphic love tale and a criticism of Mexican history
The Week Recommends This month’s new releases include ‘Autobiography of Cotton’ by Cristina Rivera Garza, ‘Language as Liberation’ by Toni Morrison and ‘Heap Earth Upon It’ by Chloe Michelle Howarth
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Mexico’s vape ban has led to a cartel-controlled black market
Under the Radar Cartels have expanded their power over the sale of illicit tobacco
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‘Admin night’: the TikTok trend turning paperwork into a party
The Explainer Grab your friends and make a night of tackling the most boring tasks
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‘Ghost students’ are stealing millions in student aid
In the Spotlight AI has enabled the scam to spread into community colleges around the country
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The best fanfic that got published and went mainstream
The Week Recommends Fan fiction websites are a treasure trove of future darlings of publishing
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Claude Code: the viral AI coding app making a splash in tech
The Explainer Engineers and noncoders alike are helping the app go viral
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The best dark romance books to gingerly embrace right now
The Week Recommends Steamy romances with a dark twist are gaining popularity with readers
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‘Dark woke’: what it means and how it might help Democrats
The Explainer Some Democrats are embracing crasser rhetoric, respectability be damned
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Is a social media ban for teens the answer?
Talking Point Australia is leading the charge in banning social media for people under 16 — but there is lingering doubt as to the efficacy of such laws
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How Mississippi moved from the bottom to the top in education
In the Spotlight All eyes are on the Magnolia State
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How Utah became a media focal point
In Depth In producing the stars of #MomTok and reality TV alike, Utah has emerged as a media powerhouse
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How to rekindle a reading habit
The Week Recommends Fall in love with reading again, or start a brand new relationship with it
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January’s books feature a revisioned classic, a homeschooler's memoir and a provocative thriller dramedy
The Week Recommends This month’s new releases include ‘Call Me Ishmaelle’ by Xiaolu Guo, ‘Homeschooled: A Memoir’ by Stefan Merrill Block, ‘Anatomy of an Alibi’ by Ashley Elston and ‘Half His Age’ by Jennette McCurdy
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Video games to tackle this winter, including Marvel Cosmic Invasion and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
The Week Recommends A new entry for the Metroid Prime series makes it out of development hell, plus a sequel that brings back the chaotic comedic timing of ‘High on Life’
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The best books of 2025
The Week Recommends A deep dive into the site of a mass shooting, a new release from the author of ‘Atonement’ and more
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The most memorable podcasts of 2025
The Week Recommends A roundup of the year’s top podcasts that kept listeners tuned in
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