Latest articles by Theara Coleman, The Week US
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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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Why the FTC antitrust lawsuit against Amazon is so consequential
Talking Point While it's not the first case the federal agency brought against the company, it might be the biggest challenge yet
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Walter Isaacson's 'Elon Musk' can 'scarcely contain its subject'
The latest biography on the elusive tech mogul is causing a stir among critics
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5 tips for resetting your sleep schedule
You can do more than cut back on caffeine to get better sleep
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5 podcasts you may have missed this summer
The Week Recommends These podcasts dominated this past summer, and are worth checking out as we transition to fall
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The video game franchises with the best lore
The Week Recommends The developers behind these games used their keen attention to detail and expert storytelling abilities to create entire universes
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A set of pirated books is at the crux of AI's copyright woes
Under the Radar Books3 was built off pirated books but if it gets erased, some people could be locked out of the AI boom
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Is the Disney-Charter dispute the beginning of the end of cable TV?
Today's Big Question The dispute over Spectrum subscribers' access to premium Disney content could indicate a larger shift in television
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Would rescheduling cannabis be good news for the industry?
Speed Read Following President Joe Biden's request, the HHS recommended that cannabis be moved to a less lethal category, and some experts are weary of the move
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America's troubling school bus driver shortage
Speed Read Kids are heading back to school, but they might be having trouble getting a ride
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5 college admissions trends to watch out for this year
Speed Read College advisers and admissions experts say these trends will shape the 2023-2024 admissions cycle
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6 books to get cozy with this fall
The Week Recommends A cornucopia of literary greatness awaits this autumn
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5 best movies about playing video games
The Week Recommends Instead of hit-or-miss video game adaptations, these movies center on the experience of being a gamer
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