Theara Coleman, The Week US
Theara Coleman has worked as a staff writer at The Week since September 2022. She frequently writes about technology, education, literature and general news. She was previously a contributing writer and assistant editor at Honeysuckle Magazine, where she covered racial politics and the cannabis industry. Theara is also a former high school teacher. She earned a bachelor's in English literature from Howard University in 2013 and a master's in the same from New York University in 2022.
A lifelong book lover, Theara is based in New York, where she spends her spare time reading and playing video games.
Latest articles by Theara Coleman, The Week US
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'TikTok brain' may be coming for your kid's attention span
The Explainer What happens to kids' brains when they binge TikTok's endless stream of bite-sized videos?
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The Apple Vision Pro's dystopian debut
Why everyone's talking about Is "spatial computing" the next big thing?
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Sniffles be gone: 4 tips for boosting your immune system
The explainer It's not as simple as more vitamin C
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'New denial': There's a shift in climate denialism on YouTube
Talking Point This new era of misinformation is circumventing the platform's climate change policy
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The (ongoing) fight against workplace AI surveillance
Under the radar Big brother has another thing coming
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How Israel became the world leader in medical marijuana
In depth The country had an early lead in pioneering cannabis research and development
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5 intriguing books to read in January
The Week Recommends Kick-start your to-be-read pile with these highly anticipated January 2024 book releases
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From AI and labor strikes to crypto and mental health, 2023 was a year of transformation
In Depth All of the year's most defining moments, trends, and shifts
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Detroit debuts America's first wireless charging road for electric vehicles
under the radar The Motor City is trying to stay at the forefront of automotive innovation
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4 tips for protecting your skin during winter
The explainer The temperature drop could make anyone susceptible to dryer skin. Time to switch up your skin care routine.
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How OpenAI went from an altruistic nonprofit to typical Big Tech startup
talking point Internal tensions over the company prioritizing money over safety might be symptoms of a bigger issue
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From 'thunks' to mixed reality, the future of books is interactive
The Explainer What is in store for literature in an increasingly digital world?
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A drug called Captagon may have helped fuel Hamas' attack on Israel
The Explainer Officials are claiming the drug is the reason for the brutality of the attack
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5 tips for dealing with grief during the holiday season
The Explainer Finding your holiday cheer might be more complicated when you're grieving. But it's not impossible.
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5 comforting books about loneliness and solitude
The Week Recommends Whether you look at it as solitude or isolation, being alone can stir a lot of feelings. These books capture that.
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Anger may be a powerful motivator for tough goals, new study suggests
Speed Read Keeping your cool might actually be less efficient than letting your anger drive you
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5 tips for getting through the cold and flu season
The Explainer You can do a few things to keep respiratory infections at bay this fall and winter.
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The pros and cons of AI companions
Pros and Cons Chatbots are evolving from simple assistants to friendlier digital companions.
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5 ways to try tech-based preventative health care
The Explainer Technology can help steer you in a healthier direction and keep future health issues at bay.
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Netflix's epic quest into gaming
Under the radar The streaming giant's entry into the video game industry has been a slow burn, but that could change soon.
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Pros and cons of social media content moderation
Pros and Cons Where do you draw the line between online safety and freedom of speech?
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Popular weight loss drugs linked to higher risk of serious gastrointestinal problems
Speed Reads Researchers found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic, had a higher risk for side effects like stomach paralysis.
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What to expect from the nationwide emergency alert system test
The Explainer The US government is testing the system's abilities with an alert to all cell phones, TVs and radio stations
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Why New York City was caught off guard by flash flooding
Talking Point Is climate change moving too fast or are city leaders dragging their feet?
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