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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Is ChatGPT's new search engine OpenAI's Google 'killer'?
Talking Point There's a new AI-backed search engine in town. But can it stand up to Google's decades-long hold on internet searches?
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Teen suicide puts AI chatbots in the hot seat
In the spotlight A Florida mom has targeted custom AI chatbot platform Character.AI and Google in a lawsuit over her son's death
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Postpartum psychosis, a rare but deadly perinatal condition
The Explainer Sometimes the stressors of childbirth and a newborn can push a mom's mental health struggles to the extreme
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5 spine-chilling horror video games to play this Halloween
The Week Recommends A nostalgic classic remastered and a couple of scary co-ops you can play with brave friends
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4 tips for coping with election anxiety and stress
The Week Recommends Election news is hard to circumvent. But navigating the politically charged season does not have to be stressful.
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Every MCU movie since 'Avengers: Endgame,' ranked
The Week Recommends How does 'The Marvels' stack up against Marvel's recent output?
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OpenAI eyes path to 'for-profit' status as more executives flee
In the spotlight The tension between creating technology for humanity's sake and collecting a profit is coming to a head for the creator of ChatGPT
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'No contact': Family estrangement is seeing an uptick with younger generations
The Explainer Young adults are setting firmer boundaries with parents, siblings and other relatives
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College admissions data reveals early effects of affirmative action's end
In the spotlight A sneak peek at how the Supreme Court's decision has panned out
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More women opt for home births despite high costs
Under the radar Wary of possible mistreatment by medical professionals, some women are bearing the out-of-pocket costs for a better option
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The safety of the Seine River remains murky
In the spotlight Cleaning the river ahead of the Paris Olympics has been a massive undertaking
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The state of sex work legalization around the world
In Depth The world's oldest profession has come a long way, but some say it is not enough
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Ozempic babies: a surprise side effect of weight loss drugs
under the radar Murmurs of unexpected pregnancies while taking semaglutide-based drugs are growing on social media
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The not-so-hidden dark side of child influencers
under the radar Is putting children in the spotlight worth the risk?
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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 Points 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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