Latest articles by Justin Klawans, The Week US
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The deadliest plane crashes in US history
The Explainer American Eagle Flight 5342 was the first deadly U.S. passenger crash since 2009
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Sundance Film Festival looks for a new home as movie buffs dial in
In the Spotlight The festival will be moving to Boulder, Colorado; Cincinnati; or Salt Lake City
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What's the future of FEMA under Trump?
Today's Big Question The president has lambasted the agency and previously floated disbanding it altogether
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'The Mountain West has acquired a whole new mythos, updated for the high-tech era'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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The biggest international naming disputes in history
The Explainer Nations have often been at odds with each other over geographic titles
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Foreigners in Spain facing a 100% tax on homes as the country battles a housing crisis
Under the Radar The goal is to provide 'more housing, better regulation and greater aid,' said Spain's prime minister
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Trump declares 'golden age' at indoor inauguration
In the Spotlight Donald Trump has been inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States
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The worst wildfires in California history
The Explainer Total damage from the ongoing fires could be up to $150 billion, according to AccuWeather
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Getty Images and Shutterstock merge into a picture powerhouse to combat AI
The Explainer The $3.7 billion deal is one of the largest in the industry's history
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Airlines ramp up the hunt for sustainable aviation fuel
Under The Radar Several large airlines have announced sustainability goals for the coming decades
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US considering ban on Chinese drones as international tensions grow
In the Spotlight The decision will ultimately be made by the incoming Trump administration
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Elon Musk's most controversial moments
In Depth The business mogul has a long history in the hot seat
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6 volcanoes that could shut down the world
In Depth Italy's Mount Etna could be a preview of more danger on the horizon
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The symbolic and ferocious fight over Bakhmut
In Depth The city has been a main Russian target despite holding little strategic value
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Newly publicized Dutch archives force families to confront accusations of Nazi collaboration
Under the Radar The archives were available to researchers but only recently became publicly accessible
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Will Jimmy Carter's one-term presidency be viewed more favorably after his death?
Today's Big Question Carter's time in the White House has always played second fiddle to his post-presidency accomplishments
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Cautious optimism surrounds plans for the world's first nuclear fusion power plant
Talking Point Some in the industry feel that the plant will face many challenges
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2024: The year of influencer news sources
In the Spotlight People like Joe Rogan and Alex Cooper became major news drivers ahead of the election
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How might Trump's second term affect the free press?
Today's Big Question The president-elect has previously pledged to go after his supposed 'enemies' in the media
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Scientists finally know when humans and Neanderthals mixed DNA
Under the radar The two began interbreeding about 47,000 years ago, according to researchers
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How Assad's dictatorial regime rose and fell in Syria
The Explainer The Syrian leader fled the country after a 24-year authoritarian rule
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Abandoned mines pose hidden safety and environmental risks
Under the Radar People can be swallowed by sinkholes caused by these mines, and there are other risks too
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Greenland is hoping to boost tourism with the Arctic's first international airport
In the Spotlight The enhanced facility is the first international airport in Greenland's capital
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10 of the world's most powerful passports that make jetsetting easy
The Explainer Having one of these passports opens up a majority of the world
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