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The origins of marriage
In Depth The institution of marriage has become something of a political battlefield. How did marriage begin and why?
By Peter Weber, The Week US Last updated
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How padel took over the world
In The Spotlight Smaller courts than tennis, thicker rackets than pickleball and glass walls on all sides – padel is enjoying a huge rise in popularity
By Abby Wilson Published
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Will George RR Martin ever finish 'The Winds of Winter'?
In Depth Westeros fans have been waiting for well over a decade, and they are going to have to keep waiting
By Brendan Morrow Last updated
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Primatologist Jane Goodall dies at 91
Speed Read She rose to fame following her groundbreaking field research with chimpanzees
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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8 riveting museum exhibitions on view in the fall
The Week Recommends See Winslow Homer rarities and Black art reimagined
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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When did divorce begin?
The Explainer Couples have always split up, but the institution has undergone major changes over the years
By David Faris Last updated
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5 of the best platonic TV friendships
the week recommends Maintaining boundaries has proven tricky for all but the most committed of buddies on the small screen
By David Faris Published
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The best singers turned actors of all time
In Depth It's not often that someone is born with both of these rare skill sets
By David Faris Last updated
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Anti-trans scandal roils major LGBTQ+ literary prize as authors withdraw en masse
in the spotlight Multiple nominees for the UK's premier queer writing award have removed themselves from contention to protest the inclusion of a self-proclaimed 'trans-exclusionary radical feminist' in their ranks
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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The Railway Children: an 'immersive' and 'magical' new performance
The Week Recommends A 'glorious piece of storytelling' where the locomotive is the star of the show
By The Week UK Published
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Are AI lovers replacing humans?
Talking Points A third of Gen Z singles use tech as a 'romantic companion'
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Hot for summer with these 10 tours from some of music's best artists
The Week Recommends Get ready for sing-along sunshine
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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10 upcoming albums to stream on the beach this summer
The Week Recommends Ring in the sunshine with a selection of new albums
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The politics of punctuation
In the Spotlight Semicolons get the silent treatment; AI makes a dash for dominance
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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