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Celebrity sway: how the famous galvanize real civic engagement
In the Spotlight A recent study shows that celebrities may have more of a tangible impact on elections than you realize
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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When actors become brands, fans become disillusioned
In the Spotlight What happens when the side hustles outshine the performances?
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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Nasa's astronauts: stranded in space
In the Spotlight Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's eight-day trip to the ISS has now stretched into weeks amid concerns over their Starliner spacecraft
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Swearing in the UK: a colourful history
In The Spotlight Thanet council's bad language ban is the latest chapter in a saga of obscenity
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Why gonorrhoea is becoming 'untreatable'
In the Spotlight Infections hit record high as experts warn about rise in antibiotic-resistant cases
By Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, The Week UK Published
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Looking ahead to the new and returning events at the 2028 Summer Olympics
In the Spotlight Flag football, squash and the obstacle course will debut alongside returning competitions
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Tim Walz's long, complicated history with China
In the Spotlight Kamala Harris' VP pick is no stranger to one of America's chief international rivals — will it matter in November, and perhaps beyond?
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Alexandr Wang: how the world's youngest self-made billionaire is shaping AI
In the Spotlight The latest in a line of college dropouts turned Silicon Valley kingpins, Wang has harnessed the human labour behind the 'magic' of AI
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet, The Week UK Last updated
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Banksy's animal art: method to the mystery?
In the Spotlight Elusive artist's daily series in London sparks joy – and widespread speculation about its meaning
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The couples who run their marriage like a business
In the Spotlight Using business principles in the home touted as a potential solution to gender disparity in domestic labour
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Huw Edwards: why is the BBC so scandal-prone?
In the Spotlight The national broadcaster has serious questions to answer
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Eluned Morgan: Wales' 'colourful' new first minister
In the Spotlight 'Steeped in politics' from an early age, vibrant politician has promised that 'grey suits are out'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Tim Walz, the Midwestern governor running to be America's next vice president
In the Spotlight Walz has been the governor of Minnesota since 2019 and maintains high approval ratings in the state
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Western brands under pressure from Middle East boycotts
In the Spotlight Across the Middle East, consumers are "shunning" Western brands over their perceived stance on Israel-Gaza conflict
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The names to know in the historic US-Russia prisoner swap
In the Spotlight Several Americans were freed from captivity in the exchange
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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