
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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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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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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An atmosphere has been found around a tiny celestial body far out in spaceUnder the Radar The finding comes with significant new suggestions about the solar system
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A lawsuit against James Cameron underscores questions over actors’ likenessesIn the Spotlight The suit accuses the director of using a face in ‘Avatar’ without permission
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The White House projects billions in drug pricing deals. Democrats are skeptical.Talking Point The Trump administration claims its deals could save over $500 billion
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‘The collective reluctance to procreate’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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The pros and cons of social mediaPros and Cons Building connections, revolutionizing news and expanding horizons vs. concerns around mental health, fake news and privacy
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Why is Germany ramping up its defense spending?Today’s Big Question The country hopes to have the strongest army in Europe by 2039
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Uber wants to be much more than just a rideshare appIn the Spotlight The company is expanding into wider travel service
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The products used in the US most impacted by higher oil pricesIn the Spotlight Everything from condoms to skin care could be affected
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‘The energy behind these drugs has moved from the beatniks to biohackers’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Why is FIFA struggling to generate World Cup demand?Today’s Big Question From empty hotels to high ticket prices, officials are worried about the upcoming tournament
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Deportation fears create a new frontier for scammers targeting immigrantsUnder the Radar Victims often lose thousands of dollars in the ploys
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Why the Justice Department has beef with the meatpacking industryThe Explainer President Donald Trump has been pushing for the Department of Justice to open an investigation
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The 6 most surprising corporate pivotsIn the Spotlight Allbirds is the latest company to switch up its entire business plan
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Ukraine unleashes killer robots on the battlefieldIn the Spotlight Some are skeptical that they will totally replace ground troops
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Rumen Radev: Bulgaria’s Kremlin-friendly former president and new prime ministerIn the Spotlight Radev was the first Bulgarian president to voluntarily step down
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What would a United-American merger mean for the airline industry and its customers?Today’s Big Question Experts say a merger is unlikely but talks are reportedly happening
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Soldiers and veterans have mixed feelings on the Iran warTalking Point The US should ‘articulate a very clear plan if we’re going to put American service members’ lives in jeopardy,’ one veteran said
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