
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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The (ongoing) fight against workplace AI surveillanceUnder the radar Big brother has another thing coming
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How Israel became the world leader in medical marijuanaIn depth The country had an early lead in pioneering cannabis research and development
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5 intriguing books to read in JanuaryThe 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 transformationIn 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 vehiclesunder 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 winterThe 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 startuptalking 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 interactiveThe 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 IsraelThe 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 seasonThe 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 solitudeThe 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 suggestsSpeed 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 seasonThe 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 companionsPros and Cons Chatbots are evolving from simple assistants to friendlier digital companions.
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Netflix's epic quest into gamingUnder 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 moderationPros 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 problemsSpeed 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 testThe 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 floodingTalking 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 consequentialTalking 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 scheduleYou can do more than cut back on caffeine to get better sleep
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5 podcasts you may have missed this summerThe 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 loreThe 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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