Latest articles by Theara Coleman
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What to expect from the nationwide emergency alert system test
The Explainer The US government is testing the system's abilities with an alert to all cell phones, TVs and radio stations
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Why New York City was caught off guard by flash flooding
Talking Point Is climate change moving too fast or are city leaders dragging their feet?
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Dianne Feinstein, history-making Democratic US senator, dies at 90
The Explainer Her colleagues celebrate her legacy as a trailblazer who cleared the path for other women to follow
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Will the cannabis banking bill get the Senate's green light?
Talking Point The SAFER Banking Act is advancing to the US Senate for the first time, clearing a major hurdle for legal cannabis businesses. Does it stand a chance?
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The debate about Biden's age and mental fitness
In Depth Some critics argue Biden is too old to run again. Does the argument have merit?
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Why the US needs the CROWN Act
The Explainer A Texas lawsuit has renewed discourse over race-based hair discrimination.
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Why the FTC antitrust lawsuit against Amazon is so consequential
Talking Point While it's not the first case the federal agency brought against the company, it might be the biggest challenge yet
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Can Meta woo Gen Z with AI chatbots?
Talking Point Meta is set to release the first of dozens of AI 'personas' aimed at driving Gen Z engagement
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How the end of expanded child tax credits led to a spike in child poverty
The number of children living in poverty in the US doubled, and critics say it was avoidable
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Walter Isaacson's 'Elon Musk' can 'scarcely contain its subject'
The latest biography on the elusive tech mogul is causing a stir among critics
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5 tips for resetting your sleep schedule
You can do more than cut back on caffeine to get better sleep
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5 podcasts you may have missed this summer
The Week Recommends These podcasts dominated this past summer, and are worth checking out as we transition to fall
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The video game franchises with the best lore
Speed Read The developers behind these games used their keen attention to detail and expert storytelling abilities to create entire universes
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A set of pirated books is at the crux of AI's copyright woes
Under the Radar Books3 was built off pirated books but if it gets erased, some people could be locked out of the AI boom
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Is the Disney-Charter dispute the beginning of the end of cable TV?
Today's Big Question The dispute over Spectrum subscribers' access to premium Disney content could indicate a larger shift in television
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Would rescheduling cannabis be good news for the industry?
Speed Read Following President Joe Biden's request, the HHS recommended that cannabis be moved to a less lethal category, and some experts are weary of the move
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America's troubling school bus driver shortage
Speed Read Kids are heading back to school, but they might be having trouble getting a ride
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5 college admissions trends to watch out for this year
Speed Read College advisers and admissions experts say these trends will shape the 2023-2024 admissions cycle
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6 books to get cozy with this fall
The Week Recommends A cornucopia of literary greatness awaits this autumn
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5 best movies about playing video games
The Week Recommends Instead of hit-or-miss video game adaptations, these movies center on the experience of being a gamer
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The answer to rising home prices: smaller homes
Speed Read Builders are opting for fewer rooms and more attached styles as frustrated homebuyers look for affordable options
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5 illuminating books about the video game industry
Speed Read Cozy up with a few reads that dig into some of the most fascinating parts of video game history
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The 'girl dinner' TikTok trend has dieticians on edge
Speed Read Is it a cute and relatable social media fad or a cover for disordered eating?
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Is West Virginia University's gutting of liberal arts a sign of more to come?
Talking Point The school has proposed doing away with many of its liberal arts programs to address a $45 million budget deficit
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