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Josh D’Amaro: the theme park guru taking over Disney
In the Spotlight D’Amaro has worked for the Mouse House for 27 years
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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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
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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The world's 10 richest families
In Depth Luxury retailers, hereditary monarchs and the heirs to the Walmart fortune dominate the list of the world's wealthiest clans
By David Faris Last updated
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Scott Adams: The cartoonist who mocked corporate life
Feature His popular comic strip ‘Dilbert’ was dropped following anti-Black remarks
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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The origins of marriage
In Depth The institution of marriage has become something of a political battlefield. How did marriage begin and why?
By Peter Weber, The Week US Last updated
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Golden Globes affirm ‘One Battle,’ boost ‘Hamnet’
Speed Read Comedian Nikki Glaser hosted the ceremony
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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‘One Battle After Another’ wins Critics Choice honors
Speed Read Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio, won best picture at the 31st Critics Choice Awards
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The diminishing power of willpower
In the Spotlight ‘Try harder’ attitude may not be the best way to achieve long-term goals
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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The best alcohol-free alternatives for Dry January
The Week Recommends Whether emerging from a boozy Christmas, or seeking a change in 2026, here are some of the best non-alcoholic beers, wines and spirits to enjoy
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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13 Gen Z workplace terms and phrases
in depth From ‘quiet firing’ to ‘resenteeism,’ there are clues about why employers and employees in America are having such a sad time
By David Faris Published
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Hilarious comedians to see on tour this winter
The Week Recommends Get some laughs from Nate Bargatze, Josh Johnson and more
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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2025’s most notable new albums
The Week Recommends These were some of the finest releases of the past year
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Rob Reiner, wife dead in ‘apparent homicide’
speed read The Reiners, found in their Los Angeles home, ‘had injuries consistent with being stabbed’
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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