Latest articles by Justin Klawans, The Week US
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A potentially mutating bat virus has some scientists worried about the next pandemic
Under the Radar One subgroup of bat merbecovirus has scientists concerned
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Amazon's robotaxi looks to be Waymo's biggest competitor
In the Spotlight The company recently opened a new robotaxi production plant in California
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'Tariff stacking' is creating problems for businesses
The Explainer Imports from China are the most heavily affected
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Why fighting is allowed in ice hockey
In Depth Fights are still seen in numerous professional games
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Hot for summer with these 10 tours from some of music's best artists
The Week Recommends Get ready for sing-along sunshine
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10 upcoming albums to stream on the beach this summer
The Week Recommends Ring in the sunshine with a selection of new albums
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Air India crash highlights a new problem for Boeing: the Dreamliner
In the Spotlight The 787 had never been in a fatal crash before
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Superyachts are getting caught up in spy scandals
The Explainer China and Russia have both been accused of spying maneuvers on the open sea
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Elon Musk's biggest controversies
In Depth The business mogul has a long history in the hot seat
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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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'Wrench attacks' are targeting wealthy crypto moguls
The Explainer The attacks are named for physical coercion that can be used to gain crypto passwords
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Airplane crash-detection systems could be vulnerable to hackers
Under the Radar 'The idea scares the shit out of me,' one pilot said
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Chessboxing: the unique sport becoming a global hit
Under the Radar The sport involves a full game of chess interspersed with rounds of boxing
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France and Indonesia promote a contentious bid for an Israel-Palestine two-state solution
Talking Points Both countries have said a two-state solution is the way to end the Middle East conflict
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A manga predicting a natural disaster is affecting tourism to Japan
Under the Radar The 1999 book originally warned of a disaster that would befall Japan in 2011 — a prophecy that came true
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A running list of Trump's conflicts of interest
In Depth A potential Qatari plane is the latest in a series of problematic connections
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Elon Musk's SpaceX has created a new city in Texas
Under The Radar Starbase is home to SpaceX's rocket launch site
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Where the new Pope Leo XIV stands on various issues
The Explainer The first American pontiff is expected to continue some of his predecessor's work
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Visa wants to let AI make credit card purchases for you
The Explainer The program will allow you to set a budget and let AI learn from your shopping preferences
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Another messaging app used by the White House is in hot water
The Explainer TeleMessage was seen being used by former National Security Adviser Mike Waltz
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What to know about Real IDs, America's new identification cards
The Explainer People without a Real ID cannot board a commercial flight as of May 7, 2025
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A newly created gasoline giant in the Americas could change the industry landscape
The Explainer Sunoco and Parkland are two of the biggest fuel suppliers in the US and Canada, respectively
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Sick 9/11 responders are being left behind amid federal spending battle
The Explainer Services have been cut and restored following outcry, but staffing issues remain
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What would an African pope mean for the continent?
Today's Big Question The Catholic Church has never had a pope from Africa in its modern history
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