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Centuries after Salem, witch hunts persist
Under the Radar Men, women and children around the world are still being persecuted in these hunts
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Raye: the artist celebrating a record win at the Brits
Why Everyone's Talking About The rise of the south London singer-songwriter from Brit School dropout to 'all-conquering success'
By Adrienne Wyper, The Week UK Published
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Geisha paparazzi: Kyoto's biggest headache
Under The Radar Tensions over tourists taking photographs of iconic Japanese women have reached 'boiling point'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Chile revisits the mysterious death of poet Pablo Neruda
Under the radar Pinochet critic died days after military coup in 1973 and traces of deadly toxin have since been found in his remains
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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How a graffiti-covered skyscraper became LA's newest landmark
Under the Radar Artists and daredevils have been drawn to the site
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Romantasies are steaming up the publishing world
In the Spotlight A spicy, more adult take on the fantasy genre
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Gen Z is bringing back reading
Talking Points BookTok and Kaia Gerber help make printed books popular again
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Best comedy podcasts
The Week Recommends These laugh-out-loud podcasts will keep you smiling while you're on the go
By Ellie O'Mahoney, The Week UK Published
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Tried and tasted: best tequilas for sipping and cocktails
The Week Recommends Tequilas which can be drunk neat, on the rocks or used as a base for cocktail recipes
By The Week UK Last updated
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One Day review: justice for fans of the David Nicholls novel
The Week Recommends Netflix's take on the blockbuster book hits you like a 'Tyson Fury left hook'
By Ellie O'Mahoney, The Week UK Published
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Has True Detective gone full horror?
Talking Point The first season had supernatural undertones, but Night Country director Issa López has taken it to another level
By Ellie O'Mahoney, The Week UK Published
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Polyamory is having a moment(s)
Why Everyone's Talking About The latest in loving more — and those who want less of it
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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Workism: how the workplace became America's newest place of worship
In depth The office has become the center of people's lives
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Annie Nightingale obituary: the trailblazing DJ who was Radio 1's longest-serving presenter
Obituary The first female DJ on BBC Radio 1, Nightingale paved the way for Annie Mac, Jo Whiley, Zoe Ball, Sara Cox and many more
By The Week Staff Published
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