Jordan Valinsky
Jordan Valinsky is the lead writer for Speed Reads. Before joining The Week, he wrote for New York Observer's tech blog, Betabeat, and tracked the intersection between popular culture and the internet for The Daily Dot. He graduated with a degree in online journalism from Ohio University.
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Paula Deen announces a 20-city live cooking tour
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Plane safely lands after its engine catches fire mid-flight
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At least 6 people shot at FedEx facility in Georgia
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This woman found her dog alive after tornadoes destroyed her home
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Sorry, steak lovers: Chipotle's price hike is going to hurt you the most
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IOC official: Rio's Olympics preparations are 'the worst I have experienced'
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Get excited for Fox's live-musical version of Grease
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Massive storm is drenching Florida with life-threatening rain
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Turkish journalist goes to prison for tweeting the letter 'K'
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The Colorado Symphony Orchestra is producing a weed-friendly concert series
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Cops arrest soccer fan accused of racist banana-throwing
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Scientific American editor: Fox News wouldn't let me talk about climate change
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U.N. tries to convince India gay is OK with Bollywood music video
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You can soon access apps on Facebook without handing over any personal information
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Snapchat rolls out new messaging, video call features
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Brace yourself for this 33-hour sea otter live stream
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3 women arrested in Oregon for 'twerking,' possessing drugs
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2 dead, 150 injured in Florida jail explosion
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Vine finally has a website with search and discovery features
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MH370 report: Lack of real-time tracking added 'significant difficulty' in finding plane
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Possible food poisoning sickens 100 attending food-safety meeting
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Drone footage captures damage left by last night's deadly tornado in Arkansas
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Paula Deen plots a comeback with subscription-based digital network
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New York strippers accused of drugging, blackmailing rich men
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