Culture
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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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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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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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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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Trump to host Kennedy Honors for Kiss, Stallone
Speed Read Actor Sylvester Stallone and the glam-rock band Kiss were among those named as this year's inductees
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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White House seeks to bend Smithsonian to Trump's view
Speed Read The Smithsonian Institution's 21 museums are under review to ensure their content aligns with the president's interpretation of American history
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Anti-trans scandal roils major LGBTQ+ literary prize as authors withdraw en masse
in the spotlight Multiple nominees for the UK's premier queer writing award have removed themselves from contention to protest the inclusion of a self-proclaimed 'trans-exclusionary radical feminist' in their ranks
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Trump officials reinstating 2 Confederate monuments
Speed Read The administration has plans to 'restore Confederate names and symbols' discarded in the wake of George Floyd's 2020 murder
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Are AI lovers replacing humans?
Talking Points A third of Gen Z singles use tech as a 'romantic companion'
By Joel Mathis, 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 Published
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'The arts are not just expressions of creativity'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Instant Opinion