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‘Blue dot fever’ is leading to canceled concertsThe explainer Empty seats could be a sign of economic turmoil
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Teen takeovers cause chaos nationwideThe Explainer Looking for a way to connect has spiraled into violence at some teen gatherings
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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How to engage in the ‘fifth pillar of happiness’ even if you're not creativeThe Week Recommends Beyond being entertaining, creativity and art are important to well-being
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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A lawsuit against James Cameron underscores questions over actors’ likenessesIn the Spotlight The suit accuses the director of using a face in ‘Avatar’ without permission
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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People across the US are ‘speed-running’ into Scientology buildingsThe Explainer The church is alleging that the pranks constitute hate crimes
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Murder, Inc.Feature The true-crime industry is booming. But there’s a cost to repackaging tragedy as entertainment.
By The Week US 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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A (semi-comprehensive) glossary of incel terminologyin depth How to make sense of the insider jargon used by this sad, terrifying male subculture
By David Faris Published
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Pepsi quits London festival amid Ye criticismSpeed Read Pressure has been mounting for Ye to be pulled from his headlining role
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Colbert to write ‘LOTR’ film after ‘Late Show’ endsSpeed Read Colbert will pen the script alongside his son
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Is Matt Brittin the man to save the BBC?Talking Point Former regional boss of Google and GB rowing bronze medallist chosen as new director general, but lack of journalism experience ruffles feathers
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Chuckle your way into spring with these comediansThe Week Recommends Catch some laughs from Maria Bamford, Gabriel Iglesias and more
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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ABC pulls ‘Bachelorette’ over star’s assault videoSpeed Read The leaked video of the assault was posted by TMZ
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The world's 10 richest familiesIn Depth Luxury retailers, hereditary monarchs and the heirs to the Walmart fortune dominate the list of the world's wealthiest clans
By David Faris Published
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