Latest articles by Justin Klawans, The Week US
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Kim Ju-ae: Kim Jong-un’s teen daughter and North Korea’s next leader
In the Spotlight The girl is believed to be about 13 or 14 years old
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Will increasing tensions with Iran boil over into war?
Today’s Big Question President Donald Trump has recently been threatening the country
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AI surgical tools might be injuring patients
Under the Radar More than 1,300 AI-assisted medical devices have FDA approval
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American universities are losing ground to their foreign counterparts
The Explainer While Harvard is still near the top, other colleges have slipped
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Big-time money squabbles: the conflict over California’s proposed billionaire tax
Talking Points Californians worth more than $1.1 billion would pay a one-time 5% tax
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Josh D’Amaro: the theme park guru taking over Disney
In the Spotlight D’Amaro has worked for the Mouse House for 27 years
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‘The censorious effect is the same, even if deployed covertly’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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History-making moments of Super Bowl halftime shows past
in depth From Prince to Gloria Estefan, the shows have been filled with memorable events
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The Washington Post is reshaping its newsroom by laying off hundreds
In the Spotlight More than 300 journalists were reportedly let go
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Trump wants a weaker dollar but economists aren’t so sure
Talking Points A weaker dollar can make imports more expensive but also boost gold
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Gavin Newsom and Dr. Oz feud over fraud allegations
In the Spotlight Newsom called Oz’s behavior ‘baseless and racist’
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A running list of everything Donald Trump’s administration, including the president, has said about his health
In Depth Some in the White House have claimed Trump has near-superhuman abilities
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NASA’s lunar rocket is surrounded by safety concerns
The Explainer The agency hopes to launch a new mission to the moon in the coming months
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How ‘Manchesterism’ could change the UK
The Explainer The idea involves shifting a centralized government to more local powers
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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 ocean is getting more acidic — and harming sharks’ teeth
Under the Radar ‘There is a corrosion effect on sharks’ teeth,’ the study’s author said
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Panama and Canada are negotiating over a crucial copper mine
In the Spotlight Panama is set to make a final decision on the mine this summer
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The US Olympic figure skating team might be the ‘greatest’ ever
In the Spotlight The team will take to the ice in February
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Why Greenland’s natural resources are nearly impossible to mine
The Explainer The country’s natural landscape makes the task extremely difficult
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Mixed nuts: RFK Jr.’s new nutrition guidelines receive uneven reviews
Talking Points The guidelines emphasize red meat and full-fat dairy
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Delcy Rodríguez: Maduro’s second in command now running Venezuela
In the Spotlight Rodríguez has held positions of power throughout the country
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The most notable video games of 2025
The Week Recommends Download some of the year’s most highly acclaimed games
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Whiskey tariffs cause major problems for American distillers
In the Spotlight Jim Beam is the latest brand to feel the pain
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How climate change is affecting Christmas
The Explainer There may be a slim chance of future white Christmases
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