
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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How Niger got here and what it could mean for West Africa's future
In Depth The nation is in turmoil following a military coup
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Leprosy could be endemic in central Florida, CDC warns
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The looming issue of AI commentary in sports
Talking Point Can artificial intelligence replicate the emotion of a human sports broadcaster?
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What is medical identity theft and how can you avoid it?
The Explainer Scammers can often target medical insurance as part of their grift
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Bed Bath & Beyond relaunches online following bankruptcy
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Katie Ledecky surpasses Michael Phelps for most world championship titles
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Trader Joe's recalls 4 products in a week amid reports of rocks and insects inside food
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Lost theater of Roman Emperor Nero discovered
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Niger general declares himself country's new leader following coup
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The past controversies of Benjamin Netanyahu
Under the Radar The Israeli prime minister has been in hot water before
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Singer Sinéad O'Connor dies at 56
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Is using Google's Enhanced Safe Browsing mode worth it?
Talking Point The mode has its positives and its drawbacks
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Hollywood's wealth disparity by the numbers
The Explainer The ongoing strikes have shed light on a growing financial gap in entertainment
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Elon Musk announces change to Twitter logo
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America's hazing problem and why nothing seems to change
In Depth Northwestern University is the latest school to deal with hazing fallout
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US commissions first-ever Navy ship in a foreign port
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Who will win the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup?
The Explainer The global tournament has kicked off in New Zealand
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Why journalist deaths continue to rise around the world
Under the Radar Journalist deaths rose sharply in 2022 and don't appear to be slowing down this year
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Police reach potential breakthrough in Tupac Shakur murder case
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US soldier detained by North Korea after crossing border
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Why Disney World is so empty this summer
The Explainer The park recently saw its slowest July Fourth weekend in nearly a decade
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Iceland closes popular volcano to tourists following eruption
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United Airlines reaches tentative deal with pilots for 40% raises
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Marketa Vondrousova becomes first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon
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