Brigid Kennedy
Brigid Kennedy worked at The Week from 2021 to 2023 as a staff writer, junior editor and then story editor, with an interest in U.S. politics, the economy and the music industry. She graduated from Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in 2018 with dual degrees in television, radio, film and marketing. She enjoys reading, going to the movies, trying new restaurants and creating impossibly niche music playlists. She lives in New York City.
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Latest articles by Brigid Kennedy
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How Lionel Messi found himself in Miami
Under the Radar He's one of soccer's biggest stars. Why would he want to play for a 'wretched' U.S. team?
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10 last-minute Father's Day gifts for procrastinators
Speed Read Is it really a holiday if you didn't wait until the 11th hour?
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Apple fixes its 'ducking' autocorrect problem
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Could Apple's $3,500 headset change the VR game?
Today's Big Question The ski goggle-like device could revolutionize an industry — that is, if people are willing to buy it
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What to do if you lose your health insurance
Speed Read Health insurance is confusing, so we've outlined a few options should you suddenly lose coverage
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The ever-costly bachelorette
Speed Read The typical attendee is spending roughly $1,200 ... per party
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Will America ban TikTok?
Speed Read The social media controversy, explained
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America's bans against gender-affirming care (so far)
In Depth A comprehensive guide of what has been enacted
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The rise of 'tip creep'
Talking Point Tipping, once a practice reserved for cab drivers and waiters, is now expected on even the most mundane transactions
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Will AI destroy the music industry?
Today's Big Question Do beautiful songs require human creativity?
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Zelensky: 'We need to wait' before launching crucial counteroffensive
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John Mulaney's Baby J, in review
The Week Recommends Is the beloved-but-embattled comic's latest special an incising departure or more of the same?
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Is Elon Musk steering Tesla into a ditch?
Today's Big Question The billionaire CEO's strategic price cuts are just the latest headache for investors
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What's going on with Bed Bath & Beyond?
Speed Read The end is nigh for the big-box chain
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Is Coachella worth it?
Talking Point How much are you willing to pay, how far are you willing to walk, and how long are you willing to stand?
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Rand Paul staffer hospitalized with 'life-threatening injuries' after D.C. stabbing
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Is the era of remote work over?
Talking Point The future of work-from-home is going to vary wildly from industry to industry
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6 killed in school shooting in Nashville
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Lebanon to reverse chaotic daylight savings change this week, prime minister says
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11 upcoming albums to spice up your spring
Speed Read Those April showers and May flowers aren't going to soundtrack themselves
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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, in review
The Week Recommends What the critics are saying about the tour's opening performance
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Potentially deadly fungus rapidly spreading in hospitals and health facilities, CDC says
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Nearly 200 banks at risk of SVB-type collapse, study finds
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The week's best photojournalism
In Pictures An ambitious sea turtle, a pool left cliffside, and more
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In Pictures