Justin Klawans
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Staff Writer at The Week covering general assignment, U.S. and global news. Previously: reporter at Newsweek, UPI, Collider, more. RT ≠ Endorsements
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Two gunmen attacked a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday, killing at least 11 people in what Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called an act of antisemitic terrorism that struck at the heart of the nation.
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Gunmen kill at least 11 people during a Jewish celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach
The massacre at one of Australia’s most popular beaches is the deadliest shooting in almost three decades in a country with strict gun control laws.
www.pbs.org
December 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Two gunmen attacked a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday, killing at least 11 people in what Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called an act of antisemitic terrorism that struck at the heart of the nation.
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……presidents can’t pardon state crimes……
Trump says he's giving a full pardon to Colorado elections clerk Tina Peters, who has been serving a nine-year sentence after she was found guilty on seven counts related to election interference
December 12, 2025 at 4:19 AM
……presidents can’t pardon state crimes……
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One in six people globally will be older than 60 by 2030. While humans have always looked for ways to live longer, recent health advancements mean an opportunity to invest in the “longevity economy.”
The longevity economy is booming as people live longer
The sector is projected to reach $27 trillion by 2030
theweek.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
One in six people globally will be older than 60 by 2030. While humans have always looked for ways to live longer, recent health advancements mean an opportunity to invest in the “longevity economy.”
How will the current bidding war at WB affect Hollywood? My latest theweek.com/business/war...
How will the Warner Bros. bidding war affect the entertainment industry?
Both Netflix and Paramount are trying to purchase the company
theweek.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:42 AM
How will the current bidding war at WB affect Hollywood? My latest theweek.com/business/war...
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BREAKING:
The AP calls the Miami mayor's race for Democrat Eileen Higgins.
Higgins defeated a Trump-endorsed Republican — becoming the first Democrat in nearly three decades to win the office.
The AP calls the Miami mayor's race for Democrat Eileen Higgins.
Higgins defeated a Trump-endorsed Republican — becoming the first Democrat in nearly three decades to win the office.
December 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
BREAKING:
The AP calls the Miami mayor's race for Democrat Eileen Higgins.
Higgins defeated a Trump-endorsed Republican — becoming the first Democrat in nearly three decades to win the office.
The AP calls the Miami mayor's race for Democrat Eileen Higgins.
Higgins defeated a Trump-endorsed Republican — becoming the first Democrat in nearly three decades to win the office.
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The National Park Service will offer free admission to U.S. residents on President Trump’s birthday next year but is eliminating the benefit for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth.
National Park Service drops free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth while adding Trump's birthday
The National Park Service will no longer offer free admission to Americans on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump’s birthday
www.washingtonpost.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The National Park Service will offer free admission to U.S. residents on President Trump’s birthday next year but is eliminating the benefit for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth.
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The next financial capital of the U.S. may not be Wall Street, but Y’all Street.
Texas has been priming itself to become a major hub for finance, with investors working to usurp a share of the stock market from New York City. Here's why experts say the Lone Star State is making a play for the top.
Texas has been priming itself to become a major hub for finance, with investors working to usurp a share of the stock market from New York City. Here's why experts say the Lone Star State is making a play for the top.
Texas is trying to become America’s next financial hub
The Lone Star State could soon have three major stock exchanges
theweek.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The next financial capital of the U.S. may not be Wall Street, but Y’all Street.
Texas has been priming itself to become a major hub for finance, with investors working to usurp a share of the stock market from New York City. Here's why experts say the Lone Star State is making a play for the top.
Texas has been priming itself to become a major hub for finance, with investors working to usurp a share of the stock market from New York City. Here's why experts say the Lone Star State is making a play for the top.
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The White House as recently as Sunday was calling it the United States Institute of Peace.
It has now removed the “United States” in formal communications and replaced it with “Donald J. Trump.”
It has now removed the “United States” in formal communications and replaced it with “Donald J. Trump.”
December 4, 2025 at 3:39 AM
The White House as recently as Sunday was calling it the United States Institute of Peace.
It has now removed the “United States” in formal communications and replaced it with “Donald J. Trump.”
It has now removed the “United States” in formal communications and replaced it with “Donald J. Trump.”
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State officials are partnering with Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon’s office to streamline processes to obtain birth certificates, marriage licenses and the other additional personal documents needed to get a REAL ID.
Illinois secretary of state bolsters REAL ID services to help residents avoid new TSA fee
chicago.suntimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:01 AM
State officials are partnering with Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon’s office to streamline processes to obtain birth certificates, marriage licenses and the other additional personal documents needed to get a REAL ID.
There are few better elements for a story than “intoxicated liquor store raccoon.” Well done little buddy
‘Intoxicated’ raccoon passes out in bathroom after ransacking Virginia liquor store
‘Intoxicated’ raccoon passes out in bathroom after ransacking Virginia liquor store
A small, furry “suspect” reportedly broke into the store and ransacked several shelves over the weekend.
www.wbtw.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:12 PM
There are few better elements for a story than “intoxicated liquor store raccoon.” Well done little buddy
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Ann Hermes spent six years photographing American newsrooms, from Juneau to St. Louis, forming a witty and elegiac portrait of local journalism in action. See her images. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/YCzYut
The Offices Only a Newsperson Could Love
Ann Hermes spent six years documenting American newsrooms, from Juneau to St. Louis, forming a witty and elegiac portrait of local journalism in action.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 29, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Ann Hermes spent six years photographing American newsrooms, from Juneau to St. Louis, forming a witty and elegiac portrait of local journalism in action. See her images. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/YCzYut
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Connor Bedard repeatedly telling the Ducks bench to "shut the fuck up" after his empty-netter gave him a four-point night.
November 30, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Connor Bedard repeatedly telling the Ducks bench to "shut the fuck up" after his empty-netter gave him a four-point night.
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“Sisu” can be a thanksgiving movie if you want it to be. No law says it can’t, you can check.
November 27, 2025 at 12:41 AM
“Sisu” can be a thanksgiving movie if you want it to be. No law says it can’t, you can check.
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The latest: Two National Guard members from West Virginia were killed following a shooting near the White House, state governor says.
Two National Guard members die after shooting near White House
Police said a suspect is in custody and the investigation is ongoing.
www.axios.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The latest: Two National Guard members from West Virginia were killed following a shooting near the White House, state governor says.
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Delivers as promised
November 25, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Delivers as promised
It appears Border Patrol may be surveilling cars at a pretty significant rate 👀 theweek.com/tech/border-...
Border Patrol may be tracking drivers with secret cameras
The cameras are reportedly hidden in objects like traffic safety cones
theweek.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
It appears Border Patrol may be surveilling cars at a pretty significant rate 👀 theweek.com/tech/border-...
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Good morning. In the past 24 hours, more Americans have Googled “felching” than have searched for “turkey recipes”
November 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Good morning. In the past 24 hours, more Americans have Googled “felching” than have searched for “turkey recipes”
Man this is absolutely heartbreaking, but also a very courageous piece that everyone should read
Tatiana Schlossberg, the daughter of Caroline Kennedy, had just given birth when she was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. She writes about her fear of adding another tragedy to her family’s life. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/LKMkhZ
A Battle with My Blood
When I was diagnosed with leukemia, my first thought was that this couldn’t be happening to me, to my family.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Man this is absolutely heartbreaking, but also a very courageous piece that everyone should read
This may honestly be the most fever dream moment of his second term so far
“It was a Great Honor meeting Zohran Mamdani, the new Mayor of New York City!”
November 22, 2025 at 12:55 AM
This may honestly be the most fever dream moment of his second term so far
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Trump keeps praising Mamdani, despite conservative reporters trying to bait him into attacks.
November 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Trump keeps praising Mamdani, despite conservative reporters trying to bait him into attacks.
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Crucial to point out that, based on the nutrition score, "BBQ Pulled Pork" is noticeably healthier than "Texas"
November 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Crucial to point out that, based on the nutrition score, "BBQ Pulled Pork" is noticeably healthier than "Texas"
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“The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika — an emblem of fascism and white supremacy inextricably linked to the murder of millions of Jews and the deaths of more than 400,000 U.S. troops who died fighting in World War II — as a hate symbol”
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U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM
“The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika — an emblem of fascism and white supremacy inextricably linked to the murder of millions of Jews and the deaths of more than 400,000 U.S. troops who died fighting in World War II — as a hate symbol”
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Want to make the next sequel to “Frozen” yourself? The Walt Disney Company company announced it is exploring tools that could allow you to upload your own AI-generated content onto Disney+ for a "much more engaged experience.” But here's why some people are shaking their heads about the idea.
Disney bets big on AI but not everyone sees a winner
The company will allow users to create their own AI content on Disney+
theweek.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Want to make the next sequel to “Frozen” yourself? The Walt Disney Company company announced it is exploring tools that could allow you to upload your own AI-generated content onto Disney+ for a "much more engaged experience.” But here's why some people are shaking their heads about the idea.
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I think the word you’re looking for is “kept”
Elon Musk’s foundation gave away a record $474 million in 2024, with the vast majority again going to entities he controls
Elon Musk Gave Away $474 Million in 2024, Mostly to Entities He Controls
Elon Musk’s foundation gave away a record $474 million in 2024, with the vast majority again going to entities he controls.
bloom.bg
November 19, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I think the word you’re looking for is “kept”
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BREAKING:
Trump says he has signed into law the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Trump says he has signed into law the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
November 20, 2025 at 1:26 AM
BREAKING:
Trump says he has signed into law the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Trump says he has signed into law the Epstein Files Transparency Act.