
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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Iranians abroad wrestle with their homeland’s new reality
In The Spotlight The country’s diaspora faces a difficult moment in Iranian history
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A running list of the countries where Trump has authorized military action
In Depth Ecuador is the latest country to face U.S. military might, but it has not been the first
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Luxury automakers are taking different paths to EV production
under the radar Ferrari is pushing ahead, while Lamborghini has scrapped its EV
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The Ellisons’ potential media empire under a Paramount-Warner Bros. deal
In Depth The family will control CNN, CBS and a variety of entertainment organizations
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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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China could be co-opting ChatGPT to suppress dissidents
In the Spotlight A new report indicates China’s use of AI is significant
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Pakistan and Afghanistan are in ‘open war’ amid growing regional troubles
In the Spotlight Both sides have fired shots at each other
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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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South Africans are angry as Johannesburg faces a growing water crisis
Under the Radar This comes despite Johannesburg being Africa’s wealthiest city by GDP
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What is next for Mexico after a powerful cartel leader’s death?
Today’s Big Question El Mencho’s death leaves a power vacuum in the Jalisco New Generation Cartel
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Climate change is creating more dangerous avalanches
The Explainer Several major ones have recently occurred
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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
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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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
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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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
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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