Latest articles by Theara Coleman, The Week US
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5 illuminating books about the video game industrySpeed Read Cozy up with a few reads that dig into some of the most fascinating parts of video game history
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The 'girl dinner' TikTok trend has dieticians on edgeSpeed Read Is it a cute and relatable social media fad or a cover for disordered eating?
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Is West Virginia University's gutting of liberal arts a sign of more to come?Talking Point The school has proposed doing away with many of its liberal arts programs to address a $45 million budget deficit
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The benefits and drawbacks of mental health appsfeature Are mental health apps helpful, or should you stick with the professionals?
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Copyright and fair use in the digital eraTalking Point Is content on the internet fair game for tech companies?
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When therapy-speak enters the real worldSpeed Read Are you "setting boundaries" or avoiding confrontation?
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Wegovy could change weight loss and health care. Who's gonna pay?Talking Point
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The dubious power of celebrity influencersTalking Point Are influencers responsible for the behavior of fans online or IRL?
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How child safety internet laws could affect us allTalking Point Critics warn that the laws are subversive tactics aimed at free speech
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5 defunct social media platforms you might have forgottenfeature Plus, a few you might be surprised are still around
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Amputee rate in Ukraine rises to level akin to WWISpeed Read
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How wealth impacts college admissionsSpeed Read Affirmative action for race may be over, but a study suggests it still exists for the children of wealthy families
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20 dead and 27 missing after lethal downpour in BeijingSpeed Read
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NPC streamers are having a momentSpeed Read A look behind the viral TikTok trend that has the internet saying, "Mmm, ice cream so good"
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Turns out Facebook isn't as polarizing as previously thoughtTalking Point New studies show that, contrary to prior belief, the algorithm has little effect on driving polarization
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Creatives are fighting back against AI with lawsuitsSpeed Read Will legal action force AI companies to change how they train their programs?
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Google is pitching an AI journalism tool to major news outletsTalking Point News executives find the technology called Genesis unsettling
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Forget junk mail. Junk content is the new nuisance, thanks to AI.Speed Read AI-generative models are driving a surge in content on fake news sites
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Biden administration to forgive $39B in student loan debt for 800K borrowersSpeed Read
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What climate change means for Florida's futureSpeed Read "The tide is coming in"
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Characters in the public domain, explainedSpeed Read Winnie the Pooh just starred in a slasher film. Is Mickey Mouse next?
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Lawmakers say tax prep companies illegally shared taxpayer data with Meta and GoogleSpeed Read
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Microsoft wins FTC battle to acquire Activision BlizzardSpeed Read
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Prime energy drinks are a viral hit, but are they dangerous?Speed Read YouTube stars made the drink a hit among kids, but some say it may not be safe for them
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