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Rawdogging flights: as bad an idea as it sounds?
Talking Point Viral trend of travelling without entertainment, food or movement could offer mental respite and challenge, but risks boredom, dehydration and deep-vein thrombosis
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Could the gender divide decide the US presidential election?
Today's Big Question Women move to the left, men to the right
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Did Kamala Harris kill brat?
Talking Points Pop culture phenomenon co-opted by presidential candidate sparks claims brat is over
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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'Democrats now have a chance to present a vigorous, compelling case'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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In 'Twisters,' there are no winds of (climate) change
Talking Points The weather-focused blockbuster kicks up a swirl of controversy over a conspicuous and deliberate omission
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Malaysia travel guide: the true Asia, two ways
The Week Recommends Combine a city break in Kuala Lumpur with island relaxation on Langkawi for the best of multicultural Malaysia
By Kari Wilkin, The Week UK Published
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Sabrina Carpenter and Spotify conspiracy theories
In the Spotlight Popularity of viral hit Espresso sparks accusations of modern 'payola' and algorithm hijacking by streaming platforms
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The spiraling chaos at Paramount
The Explainer The company tried to find a lifeline with Skydance, but the deal didn't pan out
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Dog attacks are on the rise
Under the Radar The number of fatal dog attacks has more than doubled in the past decade, according to the CDC
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Movie theaters are being forced to evolve
The Explainer People are not going to the movies the way they used to — but that does not mean they are not going at all
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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Taylor Swift vs. The Beatles: who's bigger?
In the Spotlight With US megastar's 'Eras' tour arriving in Liverpool, comparisons to the Fab Four and Beatlemania abound
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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'Roads are a scarce good'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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All the comedians to see on tour this summer
The Week Recommends Let your hair down at some stand-up shows
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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Viola's Room: a 'darkly alluring' gothic tale
The Week Recommends Immersive theatre company returns with this eerie production narrated by Helena Bonham Carter
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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