
Justin Klawans, The Week US
Justin Klawans has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022. He began his career covering local news before joining Newsweek as a breaking news reporter, where he wrote about politics, national and global affairs, business, crime, sports, film, television and a variety of general news. He has also covered film, television and entertainment news as a freelancer for Collider and United Press International. He has helmed live-blog coverage of the war in Ukraine, interviewed the courtroom artist for the Ghislaine Maxwell trial and once received a single-word statement from director Spike Lee. His reporting has been cited in a variety of outlets including "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
Based in Chicago, he is a big hockey fan and has previously covered NHL analysis and the Chicago Blackhawks for Fansided.
Latest articles by Justin Klawans, The Week US
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Nashville Zoo becomes new front against data centersIn the Spotlight Animal activists are railing against the potential effects
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Another Arctic island is caught in geopolitical crosshairsThe Explainer But it isn’t the one you are probably thinking of
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How will the bipartisan housing bill affect the affordability crisis?Today’s Big Question The bill became law even though President Donald Trump didn’t sign it
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Why hot nights can be worse for you than hot daysThe Explainer Record-breaking temperatures during the day aren’t the only summer danger
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Russia’s lifted suspension could upend the 2028 OlympicsThe Explainer Athletes have been banned from competing under the Russian flag since 2016
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The US and Iran are clashing over confidential asylum seeker dataIn the Spotlight The Iranian American Legal Defense Fund is accusing the government of a backdoor deal
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Russia is in the midst of a major fuel crisisIn the Spotlight Russian President Vladimir Putin has admitted problems with the oil supply chain
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Anti-immigration sentiment in South Africa reaches a fever pitchIn the Spotlight A movement has given migrants until June 30 to leave
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What will the Trump administration’s relationship with Andy Burnham look like?Today’s Big Question The popular Labour Party politician could butt heads with the US president
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World Cup jerseys have morphed into wearable political controversiesIn the Spotlight Colombia and Haiti are among the countries that have courted scandal
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10 concert tours to see this summerThe Week Recommends Dance in the sunshine — or in a huge enclosed stadium — with concerts from Ariana Grande, BTS and more
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What is Emmanuel Macron’s G7 game plan regarding China?Today’s Big Question The summit will determine how G7 countries should handle low-priced Chinese exports entering their markets
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Scientists renew the search for measles drugs amid low vaccination ratesThe Explainer There is currently no FDA-approved measles drug. But researchers are optimistic.
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Drinkers seek a low-key buzz with low-caffeine beveragesIn the Spotlight Companies are looking for less caffeine to meet their customers’ daily cravings
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Aircraft engine prices are the latest bane for airlinesThe Explainer Airlines have recently criticized engine makers for price gouging
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The next AI data center could be in your own homeThe Explainer Startups are looking to install smaller, quieter AI data software in people’s houses
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Iceland approaches a crossroads with an EU referendumTalking Point Other countries could also join the bloc, possibly following Iceland’s lead
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Orphines: the new deadly opioids penetrating the street drug marketUnder the Radar The drugs are believed to be 10 times stronger than fentanyl
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Byron Allen: the billionaire mogul replacing Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ on CBSIn the Spotlight Allen is the owner of a massive media group and a former comic
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Ireland is embroiled in its own ‘George Floyd moment’The Explainer The death of a Congolese man in Dublin has led to massive protests
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‘Q-Day’ could be cybersecurity’s ArmageddonUnder the Radar The day may come as soon as 2029, much earlier than experts thought
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Scientists may have discovered the legendary fourth musketeerUnder the Radar But there have been issues verifying the genetic remains
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Florida and the NFL clash over diversity hiringIn the Spotlight The ‘Rooney Rule’ has been in place since 2003
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‘Certain travelers should have more targeted screening’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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