Latest articles by Justin Klawans, The Week US
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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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Scientists have found the first proof that ancient humans fought animals
Under the Radar A human skeleton definitively shows damage from a lion's bite
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The worst coral bleaching event breaks records
The Explainer Bleaching has now affected 84% of the world's coral reefs
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Protein obsession is oversaturating the health food space
Under the Radar Some experts say that fiber is now the most important macro to focus on
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Russia removes the Taliban's terrorist designation as their connections grow
The Explainer Russia had designated the Taliban as a terrorist group over 20 years ago
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Electric ferries are becoming the next big environmental trend
Under the Radar From Hong Kong to Lake Tahoe, electric ferries are the new wave
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A running list of Trump's second-term national security controversies
In Depth Several scandals surrounding national security have rocked the Trump administration
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How might Trump's tariffs affect the luxury goods market?
Today's Big Question Luxury clothes, cars and watches could take a hit in the coming months
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Trump grants military control to federal border lands in unprecedented immigration crackdown
In the Spotlight The move could allow US troops to detain people crossing the border
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An American faces years in jail for allegedly insulting Thailand's monarchy
Under the Radar The country's laws against insulting the monarchy are some of the world's strongest
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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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A low-cost airline faces backlash after agreeing to operate ICE's deportation flights
The Explainer The flights will begin out of Arizona in May
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What is the job market's future after Trump's tariffs?
Talking Points Economic analysts are split on what the tariffs could mean for employees
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Toxic algae could be causing sea lions to attack
In the Spotlight A particular algae is known to make animals more aggressive
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Yemen is the next humanitarian crisis in the Middle East
In the Spotlight The country has been dealing with humanitarian issues for years that are being exacerbated by war
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6 volcanoes that could shut down the world
In Depth Italy's Mount Etna could be a preview of more danger on the horizon
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The arrest of the Philippines' former president leaves the country's drug war in disarray
In the Spotlight Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by the ICC earlier this month
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10 concert tours to see this spring
The Week Recommends As winter comes to an end, check out a variety of live performances
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The Supreme Court revives a family's quest to recover looted Nazi art
Under the Radar The painting in question is currently in a Spanish museum
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Is America heading toward competitive authoritarianism?
Today's Big Question Some experts argue that the country's current democratic system is fading
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