Latest articles by Justin Klawans, The Week US
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10 things you need to know today: December 2, 2023
Daily Briefing Death toll climbs in Gaza as airstrikes intensify, George Santos expelled from the House of Representatives, and more
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2023: the year of labor strikes
The Explainer Workers from Hollywood to the auto lines walked off the job this year
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The Supreme Court could reign in the SEC — and federal agencies as a whole
Talking Point The court is hearing arguments on the agency's ability to enforce financial penalties
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How a long-term truce in Gaza could have ripple effects across the Middle East
Talking Point Israel and Hamas have recently agreed to extend their peace for two more days
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Will Donald Trump win the 2024 Republican nomination?
In Depth The former president is vying for the White House again, but sentiment within the GOP is mixed
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Consumers shatter record for Black Friday online shopping
Speed Read Americans spent an estimated $9.8 billion online during Black Friday sales, according to reports
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10 things you need to know today: November 26, 2023
Daily Briefing US citizen expected to be among third round of hostages released by Hamas, Israeli oil tanker reportedly seized off Yemen’s coast, and more
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Why directed-energy weapons are the next big bet for the US military
The Explainer The category includes weapons such as high-powered lasers and microwaves
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Derek Chauvin, killer of George Floyd, reportedly stabbed in prison
Speed Read Chauvin was convicted of Floyd's murder in 2021
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10 things you need to know today: November 25, 2023
Daily Briefing Israel and Hamas to participate in second prisoner swap, Russia launches largest drone attack since the beginning of war, and more
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The PR war between Israel and Hamas
In Depth How are public relations changing — and contributing to — the conflict?
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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96
Speed Read Carter was married to former President Jimmy Carter since 1946
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10 things you need to know today: November 19, 2023
Daily Briefing US reportedly brokering Israel-Hamas deal to pause fighting and free hostages, Argentina heads to the polls in key presidential election, and more
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10 things you need to know today: November 18, 2023
Daily Briefing At least 32 dead following Israeli airstrikes in southern Gaza, Colorado judge rules Trump engaged in insurrection but can remain on ballot, and more
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Is the Arab coalition's refusal to condemn Hamas contributing to an extended war in Gaza?
Today's Big Question Most of the Arab world has criticized attacks on civilians without condemning Hamas directly
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Secret Service agents guarding Biden's granddaughter foil vehicle break-in
Speed Read At least one of the agents opened fire on the would-be carjackers
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Antony Blinken, the born and bred diplomat serving as US secretary of state
The Explainer Blinken had served various State Department roles before being tapped for the top job
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Is a Georgist tax on land the solution to Detroit's housing crisis?
Today's Big Question The plan would replace the city's current property tax system with one based on the value of land itself
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10 things you need to know today: November 12, 2023
Daily Briefing Republicans pitch stopgap bill to avoid government shutdown, Israel allowing babies to be evacuated from darkened Gaza hospital, and more
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The scandal surrounding the country's largest Christian college
Under the Radar Grand Canyon University has been fined $37.7 million for allegedly misleading its students
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10 things you need to know today: November 11, 2023
Daily Briefing Israeli troops surround Gaza’s main hospital, FBI seizes phones from New York Mayor Eric Adams during raid, and more
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How Grok, Elon Musk's 'rebellious' AI bot, differs from the others
The Explainer Musk developed the bot as a competitor to ChatGPT
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What comes next for Ukraine amid the war's 'stalemate'?
Today's Big Question The country's top general recently claimed that the war with Russia had reached a standstill
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FIFA is embroiled in back-to-back controversies around the World Cup
Under The Radar The controversial selection of the 2030 hosts puts Saudia Arabia in a prime position for 2034
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