
Lauren Hansen
Lauren Hansen produces The Week’s podcasts and videos and edits the photo blog, Captured. She also manages the production of the magazine's iPad app. A graduate of Kenyon College and Northwestern University, she previously worked at the BBC and Frontline. She knows a thing or two about pretty pictures and cute puppies, both of which she tweets about @mylaurenhansen.
Latest articles by Lauren Hansen
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In stunning comeback, Roger Federer makes it through to his 11th Wimbledon semifinalsSpeed Read
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The bucolic beauty of the middle of nowhereIn Pictures Sustainably focused ranchers do things a little differently in Centennial Valley, Montana
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The greatest fireworks show in the universeIn Pictures Your Roman candle has nothing on this supernova explosion
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The week's best photojournalismIn Pictures In some of the week's most eye-catching images, a three-way handshake goes awry, fishermen catch fish with fire, and more
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This week I learned why dogs are so freaked out by fireworks, and morefeature Fun and interesting facts from around the web
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The art of the reject pileIn Pictures A new book gives life to Depression-era negatives that were deemed unworthy of publishing
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This week I learned parts of our body come back to life after we die, and morefeature Fun and interesting facts from around the web
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One refugee's journey to the OlympicsIn Pictures After losing his family in Congo's civil war, Popole Misenga found purpose in judo
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The week's best photojournalismIn Pictures In some of the week's most striking images, the British prime minister announces his resignation, a runaway emu gets an escort, and more
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An aerial view of summerIn Pictures From New York City rooftops to Brazilian beaches...
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Who wore it best: This dog or his human dad?In Pictures Dogs and their dads, dressed to impress
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The week's best photojournalismIn Pictures In the week's most striking images, English soccer fans get rowdy, a fish finds itself in a precarious position, and more
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Saving the orangutansIn Pictures The friendly ape species could be extinct in as few as 25 years. Dedicated groups of conservationists are making sure that doesn't happen.
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How the world mourns for OrlandoIn Pictures Touching photos of makeshift memorials, spontaneous gatherings, and vigils to honor the victims of yet another mass shooting
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Orlando first responders had to make their way through a 'cacophony of ringing unanswered cellphones'Speed Read
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The badminton sisters of BrazilIn Pictures Luana and Lohaynny Vicente might just be the Venus and Serena Williams of badminton
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The week's best photojournalismIn Pictures In some of the week's most eye-catching photos, tomatoes fly in Colombia, fans bid farewell to an American legend, and more
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This week I learned some sharks are shy, and morefeature Fun and interesting facts from around the web
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Cecil the lion, remembered by the human who knew him bestIn Pictures The regal beauty of Africa's most famous lion
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The fight that crowned a kingfeature In 1964, Muhammad Ali became the heavyweight champion of the world
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The week's best photojournalismIn Pictures In some of the week's most captivating images, a wild leopard prowls Kathmandu, students practice a dragon dance, and more
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This week I learned how 'serenity now' can give you arthritis, and morefeature Fun and interesting facts from around the web
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The surprising complexities of the baby portraitIn Pictures In his new book, photographer Edward Mapplethorpe perfectly captures the emerging personalities of 1-year-olds
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Vintage photos from the Coney Island of yesteryearIn Pictures New York's quirky summer hotspot evolved over the years from a wealthy resort to "The People's Playground"
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