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How padel took over the world
In The Spotlight Smaller courts than tennis, thicker rackets than pickleball and glass walls on all sides – padel is enjoying a huge rise in popularity
By Abby Wilson Published
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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
By Brendan Morrow Last updated
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Primatologist Jane Goodall dies at 91
Speed Read She rose to fame following her groundbreaking field research with chimpanzees
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The last words and final moments of 40 presidents
The Explainer Some are eloquent quotes worthy of the holders of the highest office in the nation, and others... aren't
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Comedians to see on tour this fall
the week recommends Laugh to keep yourself from crying
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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18 slang words and phrases we can thank (or blame) Gen Z for
In Depth Younger Americans have put their stamp on our language with these neologisms
By David Faris Last updated
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Television personalities who have come under fire
In Depth Jimmy Kimmel is the latest TV host to be swept up in controversy
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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8 riveting museum exhibitions on view in the fall
The Week Recommends See Winslow Homer rarities and Black art reimagined
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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10 concert tours to see this upcoming fall
The Week Recommends Concert tour season isn't over. Check out these headliners.
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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When did divorce begin?
The Explainer Couples have always split up, but the institution has undergone major changes over the years
By David Faris Last updated
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5 of the best platonic TV friendships
the week recommends Maintaining boundaries has proven tricky for all but the most committed of buddies on the small screen
By David Faris Published
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The best singers turned actors of all time
In Depth It's not often that someone is born with both of these rare skill sets
By David Faris Last updated
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Conservatism is rising. Just look at the music.
In the spotlight The radio reflects American culture
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Trump says Smithsonian too focused on slavery's ills
Speed Read The president would prefer the museum to highlight 'success,' 'brightness' and 'the future'
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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