Theara Coleman

New York, Newark

Writer at Freelance

Staff Writer at The Week Magazine (US)

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Articles

Hantavirus: the rare pathogen linked to rodents that attacks the lungs

6 days ago | theweek.com | Theara Coleman

The recent deaths of a Hollywood couple and three California residents have brought attention to a rare rodent-borne virus that has the potential to turn deadly. While the risk for contracting the hantavirus remains relatively low compared to other sicknesses, it is still important to be aware of how the illness spreads and what steps you can take to protect yourself. Hantaviruses are a family of viruses that have the potential to cause serious illness and death in humans, according to the .
Fake AI job seekers are flooding U.S. companies

1 week ago | theweek.com | Theara Coleman

The introduction of generative artificial intelligence has complicated the job-seeking and hiring process, causing confusion as the line between human beings and AI gets thinner. In the hands of bad actors, generative AI enables an emerging security threat for companies seeking employees amid a flood of fake job seekers. Companies have long had to defend themselves from hackers "hoping to exploit vulnerabilities in their software, employees or vendors," but now "another threat has emerged," said .
Fake AI job seekers are flooding U.S. companies

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Theara Coleman

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The introduction of generative artificial intelligence has complicated the job-seeking and hiring process, causing confusion as the line between human beings and AI gets thinner. In the hands of bad actors, generative AI enables an emerging security threat for companies seeking employees amid a flood of fake job seekers.
Whooping cough cases spike in the U.S.

1 week ago | theweek.com | Theara Coleman

A measles outbreak has been keeping American health care professionals on their toes, but experts say we should also be wary of another preventable disease: whooping cough. This illness typically presents with a recognizable, harsh cough, and it can be especially dangerous for infants. With the prevalence of vaccines on the decline, experts say the whooping cough outbreak will likely worsen.
The dubious nature of de-extinction

2 weeks ago | theweek.com | Theara Coleman

Colossal Biosciences claims to have reached several milestones in its Jurassic Park-like ambition to bring several extinct species back to life, helping it capture investor support and bringing its latest valuation to over $10 billion. However, some activists and scientists are critical of the dubious nature of these claims and the murky science of de-extinction. The company got pushback over its recent claims that it resurrected the dire wolf.
Trump's federal return-to-office mandate descends into chaos

2 weeks ago | theweek.com | Theara Coleman

At the start of the year, President Donald Trump signed an executive order mandating all federal workers end remote work and return to the office full-time. Since then, thousands of employees have been subjected to a rushed process that has evolved into an untenable working environment, pushing many to their limits. With the looming threat of layoffs led by the Department of Government Efficiency, many are speaking up anonymously about how chaotic the return-to-office mandate has been.
5 tips for decluttering to get you through spring cleaning and beyond

2 weeks ago | theweek.com | Theara Coleman

Spring is linked to renewal and refreshing, hence the practice of annual spring cleaning. These days, decluttering has become yet another aspect of life sometimes overly influenced by social media trends, one that puts pressure on keeping a home tidy. Professional organizers and declutterers say that with a few tips you can make decluttering more manageable year-round, not just come springtime. Take a beat before you try to declutter your entire space in one session.
5 tips for decluttering to get you through spring cleaning and beyond

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Theara Coleman

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. 'Address the root cause of why clutter accumulates in the first place'. | Credit: Illustration by Julia Wytrazek / Getty ImagesSpring is linked to renewal and refreshing, hence the practice of annual spring cleaning. These days, decluttering has become yet another aspect of life overly influenced by social media trends, one that puts pressure on keeping a home tidy.
DVT: what to know about the blood clot plaguing NBA players

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Theara Coleman

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Over the last year or so, three high-profile NBA superstars have received blood clot disorder diagnoses. In just the last two months, both Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks and the San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama were diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis. Wembanyama's clot was discovered in his right shoulder, while Lillard's was found in his calf.
5 immersive books to read this April for a brief escape

3 weeks ago | theweek.com | Theara Coleman

When you make a purchase using links on our site, The Week may earn a commission. All reviews are written independently by our editorial team. Reality may feel heavy these days, but the publishing world has no shortage of new and old literature to carry us through the rest of the year. If you are looking for fresh distractions, April's must-reads include a prescient sci-fi debut and blasts from the past that include a rereleased cult classic.