Justin Klawans

Chicago

Staff Writer at The Week Magazine (US)

Freelance News Writer at Collider

Staff Writer @TheWeek covering general assignment news and contributing News Writer @Collider. Previously: reporter at @Newsweek, @UPI, more. RT ≠ Endorsements

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'Art is one of humanity's great empathic mediums'

5 days ago | theweek.com | Justin Klawans

'Why I'm still performing at Trump's Kennedy Center'Some "audience members have chosen to shun" the Kennedy Center "regardless of the nature of the performance," but "such self-censorship is misguided," says Lidiya Yankovskaya.
Marvel's X-Men Reboot Reportedly Lands Director of Highest Rated MCU Film in Years

6 days ago | collider.com | Justin Klawans

This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available. Editor's note: This article contains spoilers for Thunderbolts* The man behind the Thunderbolts may be switching from the New Avengers to some even newer mutants. Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier is reportedly in talks to helm the upcoming X-Men film for Disney and Marvel Studios, according to Deadline.
Marvel's X-Men Reboot Reportedly Lands Director of Highest Rated MCU Film in Years

6 days ago | flipboard.com | Justin Klawans

NowAP — Actor Michael Pitt, known for his TV roles on “Boardwalk Empire” and “Dawson’s Creek,” is accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, choking her, and attacking her with a cinder block and a piece of lumber at his New York City home, according to a grand jury indictment. Pitt, 44, whose …
'The program long ago ceased to be temporary help'

6 days ago | theweek.com | Justin Klawans

Food stamp "enrollment doesn't shrink any longer in a strong economy as it should, and the rolls include millions of adults who can work," says The Wall Street Journal editorial board.
'The program long ago ceased to be temporary help'

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Justin Klawans

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The 'food stamp dysfunction runs deeper'. | Credit: Lindsey Nicholson / UCG / Universal Images Group via Getty Images'The case for fixing food stamps'The Wall Street Journal editorial boardFood stamp "enrollment doesn't shrink any longer in a strong economy as it should, and the rolls include millions of adults who can work," says The Wall Street Journal editorial board.
Exurbs: America's biggest housing trend you haven't heard of

6 days ago | theweek.com | Justin Klawans

Fleeing the hustle of the big city to the idyllic suburbs is a classic trope, but in recent years Americans have been shunning the suburbs in favor of another type of community: exurbs. Despite being a relatively unknown term, exurbs represented the fastest-growing neighborhoods in the United States last year, and now they look primed to become a housing movement that's here to stay.
Harlan Coben Hosting New True Crime Series at CBS - With a Twist (Literally)

1 week ago | collider.com | Justin Klawans

Harlan Coben has established himself as one of the world's bestselling mystery and thriller novelists, and his books have been adapted into countless original series via a massive deal with Netflix. But now, Coben is preparing to take on something new: the author will host an unscripted true crime series called Harlan Coben's Final Twist for CBS, according to Variety, as part of the network's new slate of shows. Not that many details about the upcoming series have been released.
Visa wants to let AI make credit card purchases for you

1 week ago | theweek.com | Justin Klawans

With artificial intelligence already making its way into every aspect of modern life, Visa now wants to let it assist with a huge area of personal finance: credit card purchases. The company has been experimenting with AI usage for a while, but allowing the technology to make direct purchases represents a significant ramp-up, and it's one that has people talking. What is Visa doing?
Visa wants to let AI make credit card purchases for you

1 week ago | finance.yahoo.com | Justin Klawans

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Visa will let AI 'find, shop and buy for consumers based on their pre-selected preferences'. | Credit: David Paul Morris / Bloomberg via Getty Images With artificial intelligence already making its way into every aspect of modern life, Visa now wants to let it assist with a huge area of personal finance: credit card purchases.
'You might be surprised by how much you find yourself cheering for them'

1 week ago | theweek.com | Justin Klawans

'The New York Knicks should be America's team'Will Leitch at The Washington PostThe "truly incandescent sports stories are the ones that draw you away from the miseries of the real world," says Will Leitch. The New York Knicks are "that rarest of American sports birds, a team with a massive global fan base that also has a history of failure." This "combination — huge reach and underdog status — is nearly unprecedented.