Latest articles by Justin Klawans, The Week US
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AI griefbots create a computerized afterlifeUnder the Radar Some say the machines help people mourn; others are skeptical
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10 upcoming albums to stream during the winter chillThe Week Recommends As the calendar turns to 2026, check out some new music from your favorite artists
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The longevity economy is booming as people live longerThe Explainer The sector is projected to reach $27 trillion by 2030
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The powerful names in the Epstein emailsIn Depth People from a former Harvard president to a noted linguist were mentioned
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6 volcanoes that could shut down the worldIn Depth Blast to the future
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10 concert tours to see this winterThe Week Recommends Keep cozy this winter with a series of concerts from big-name artists
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Disney bets big on AI, but not everyone sees a winnerTalking Points The company will allow users to create their own AI content on Disney+
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Americans traveling abroad face renewed criticism in the Trump eraThe Explainer Some of Trump’s behavior has Americans being questioned
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A 34-year-old plane is at the center of the UPS crashIn the Spotlight Many air cargo companies use planes that are this old
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Rob Jetten: the centrist millennial set to be the Netherlands’ next prime ministerIn the Spotlight Jetten will also be the country’s first gay leader
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Is AI to blame for recent job cuts?Today’s Big Question Numerous companies have called out AI for being the reason for the culling
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Marwan Barghouti: the Palestinian hostage seen as Nelson MandelaIn the Spotlight Israel has refused to free Barghouti, though Trump is considering lobbying for his release as a further means to end the war
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Saudi Arabia could become an AI focal pointUnder the Radar A state-backed AI project hopes to rival China and the United States
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Protesters fight to topple one of Africa’s longstanding authoritarian nationsIn the Spotlight Cameroon’s president has been in office since 1982
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Trump wants to exert control over federal architectureThe Explainer Beyond his ballroom, Trump has several other architectural plans in mind
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10 of the world's most powerful passports that make jetsetting easyThe Explainer Having one of these passports opens up a majority of the world
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Pope Leo wants to change the Vatican’s murky financesThe Explainer Leo has been working to change some decisions made by his predecessor
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Russia is ‘helping China’ prepare for an invasion of TaiwanIn the Spotlight Russia is reportedly allowing China access to military training
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Why Trump is so focused on getting a Nobel Peace PrizeThe Explainer A recent poll found that three-quarters of Americans say Trump doesn’t deserve the award
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Gen Z is facing a credit score crisisIn the Spotlight The average Gen Z credit score has dropped three points in 2025
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Trouble on the seas as cruise ship crime rates riseThe Explainer Crimes on ships reached nearly a two-year high in 2025
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Toxic fumes on airplanes might be making you sickUnder the Radar Aircraft manufacturers have allegedly downplayed the risks
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The US and Colombia renew their feud over the drug warIn the Spotlight The US has accused Colombia of failing in its drug-fighting efforts
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Democrats’ strategy to woo voters for 2026: religionThe Explainer Politicians like Rob Sand and James Talarico have made a name for themselves pushing their faith
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