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James Earl Jones: classically trained actor who gave a voice to Darth Vader
In the Spotlight One of the most respected actors of his generation, Jones overcame a childhood stutter to become a 'towering' presence on stage and screen
By The Week UK Published
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Israel's suspected mobile device offensive pushes region closer to chaos
In the Spotlight After the mass explosion of pagers and walkie-talkies assigned to Hezbollah operatives across Lebanon, is all-out regional war next, or will Israel and its neighbors step back from the brink?
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Oxford Street: a return to former glories?
In the Spotlight Sadiq Khan hopes to restore the fortunes of the famous London shopping street but is pedestrianisation the way forward?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Melania Trump's coffee table memoir: why – and why now?
In the Spotlight The contents of forthcoming book remain as mysterious as the 'sphinx-like' First Lady herself
By The Week Staff Published
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Leaked memo adds to speculation of Justice Roberts' MAGA stance
In the Spotlight A new report details how Roberts has allegedly gotten closer to former President Donald Trump
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How the brain changes during pregnancy
In the Spotlight 'Baby brain' has some scientific basis but not in the way we first thought
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Slain journalists are getting a one-of-a-kind memorial
In the Spotlight The memorial will be located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How the far-right media bubble failed Donald Trump
In the Spotlight By ensconcing himself in the comfort of friendly — and increasingly conspiracy-driven — media, the former president is stuck in a feedback loop of his own making
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Huw Edwards: from BBC prestige to courtroom disgrace
In the Spotlight Former presenter escapes custodial sentence with reputation 'in tatters'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
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Sahra Wagenknecht: the left-wing populist who is Germany’s new kingmaker
In the Spotlight 'Glamorous and divisive enigma' has carved out a niche to be reckoned with by combining socialist policies with tough talk on immigration and Ukraine
By The Week UK Published
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Drugs and death threats: Venezuelan gangs in Colorado
In the Spotlight 'Troubling signs' that Latin American gangs are penetrating into the American heartland
By The Week UK Published
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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
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Parliament to P45: is there a life after politics?
In the Spotlight Some former MPs make millions but others are facing a 'financial cliff edge'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Chicago is taking drastic measures to reduce its deficit
In the Spotlight The city is expected to face a budget shortfall of nearly $1 billion in 2025
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Why more and more people believe in aliens
In the Spotlight Growing numbers say they have seen a UFO – and even US politicians are getting caught up in the trend
By Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, The Week UK Published
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