Latest articles by Justin Klawans, The Week US
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Will George RR Martin ever finish 'The Winds of Winter'?
In Depth Westeros fans have been waiting for well over a decade, and they are going to have to keep waiting
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The longevity economy is booming as people live longer
The Explainer The sector is projected to reach $27 trillion by 2030
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The origins of marriage
In Depth The institution of marriage has become something of a political battlefield. How did marriage begin and why?
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The powerful names in the Epstein emails
In Depth People from a former Harvard president to a noted linguist were mentioned
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6 volcanoes that could shut down the world
In Depth Blast to the future
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10 concert tours to see this winter
The Week Recommends Keep cozy this winter with a series of concerts from big-name artists
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Disney bets big on AI, but not everyone sees a winner
Talking Points The company will allow users to create their own AI content on Disney+
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Americans traveling abroad face renewed criticism in the Trump era
The Explainer Some of Trump’s behavior has Americans being questioned
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A 34-year-old plane is at the center of the UPS crash
In the Spotlight Many air cargo companies use planes that are this old
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The pros and cons of social media
Pros and Cons Building connections, revolutionizing news and expanding horizons vs. concerns around mental health, fake news and privacy
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Rob Jetten: the centrist millennial set to be the Netherlands’ next prime minister
In the Spotlight Jetten will also be the country’s first gay leader
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Is AI to blame for recent job cuts?
Today’s Big Question Numerous companies have called out AI for being the reason for the culling
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Marwan Barghouti: the Palestinian hostage seen as Nelson Mandela
In the Spotlight Israel has refused to free Barghouti, though Trump is considering lobbying for his release as a further means to end the war
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Saudi Arabia could become an AI focal point
Under the Radar A state-backed AI project hopes to rival China and the United States
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Protesters fight to topple one of Africa’s longstanding authoritarian nations
In the Spotlight Cameroon’s president has been in office since 1982
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Trump wants to exert control over federal architecture
The Explainer Beyond his ballroom, Trump has several other architectural plans in mind
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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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Pope Leo wants to change the Vatican’s murky finances
The Explainer Leo has been working to change some decisions made by his predecessor
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The most notable records broken by Taylor Swift
In Depth The pop star has cemented herself as one of the century's most popular artists
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Russia is ‘helping China’ prepare for an invasion of Taiwan
In the Spotlight Russia is reportedly allowing China access to military training
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Why Trump is so focused on getting a Nobel Peace Prize
The Explainer A recent poll found that three-quarters of Americans say Trump doesn’t deserve the award
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Gen Z is facing a credit score crisis
In the Spotlight The average Gen Z credit score has dropped three points in 2025
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Trouble on the seas as cruise ship crime rates rise
The Explainer Crimes on ships reached nearly a two-year high in 2025
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Toxic fumes on airplanes might be making you sick
Under the Radar Aircraft manufacturers have allegedly downplayed the risks
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