Latest articles by Justin Klawans, The Week US
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Luxe landlords: High-end brands are moving into real estate
Under the Radar Luxury brands are investing in both commercial and residential property.
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A popular new video game is at the center of China's censorship dispute
In the Spotlight 'Black Myth: Wukong' has more than a million players, but some are criticizing China's oversight of the game
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RFK Jr.'s Trump endorsement: GOP windfall or minor jolt?
Talking Points Some believe RFK Jr. abandoning his presidential bid could be game-changing — others aren't so sure
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Homeowners are getting burned by solar panel scammers
In Depth One-star reviews for solar companies have increased over 1,000% since 2018
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Celebrity sway: how the famous galvanize real civic engagement
In the Spotlight A recent study shows that celebrities may have more of a tangible impact on elections than you realize
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Can Starbucks' new CEO revive the company?
Today's Big Question Brian Niccol has been the CEO of Chipotle since 2018 but is now moving to the coffee chain
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Troubled waters: The Navy is struggling to build warships
Under the Radar Reports indicate that China's shipbuilding capacity is over 200 times that of the US
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The most consequential presidential debate moments in modern history
The Explainer From Joe Biden to Ronald Reagan and everyone in between
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Looking ahead to the new and returning events at the 2028 Summer Olympics
In the Spotlight Flag football, squash and the obstacle course will debut alongside returning competitions
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The United Nations' possible ties to the attack on Israel
The Explainer Nine staff members from the UN's Palestinian refugee program may have been involved
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And the gold goes to the wackiest events of Olympics past
The Explainer Prior games have included contests like pigeon shooting and hot air ballooning
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Will the resignation of Bangladesh's prime minister usher in a new wave of democracy?
Today's Big Question The prime minister resigned after weeks of violent protests over a quota system
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Tim Walz, the Midwestern governor running to be America's next vice president
In the Spotlight Walz has been the governor of Minnesota since 2019 and maintains high approval ratings in the state
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The names to know in the historic US-Russia prisoner swap
In the Spotlight Several Americans were freed from captivity in the exchange
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Recently discovered skeletons reveal new details about Pompeii
Under the Radar Earthquakes — not just a volcanic eruption — may have played a role in the city's destruction
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Canada's Olympic women's soccer team is embroiled in a drone-spying scandal
In the Spotlight The team's coach was banned for two years as a result
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Who is in the running to be Kamala Harris' vice president?
Today's Big Question Several prominent Democrats are reportedly on the shortlist
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Rupert Murdoch is in a 'Succession'-style rift with his kids over his media empire
The Explainer Murdoch and his son Lachlan are attempting to maintain his empire's conservative swing following his eventual death
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Ukraine's booksellers are surprisingly thriving
The Explainer One of the country's largest printing plants was recently hit by a Russian missile strike, but the industry is still doing better than ever
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Well-heeled: Six-figure guard dogs are the new security system for the wealthy
Under the Radar Many of these dogs can cost upwards of $150,000
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Despite the pandemic and environmental alarm, the cruise industry is soaring
In the Spotlight Royal Caribbean, Carnival and Norwegian all went into 2024 with record high bookings
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Canada is facing an uphill battle against car theft
Under the Radar More than 200 stolen vehicles from Canada are detected every week
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Is Trump's attempted assassination a reckoning for the Secret Service?
Today's Big Question The incident is widely being described as a massive failure by the agency
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Scientists just made a big breakthrough with woolly mammoth DNA
The Explainer For the first time, researchers have reconstructed fossilized chromosomes
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