The Week Magazine (US)

THE WEEK is a British news magazine that comes out weekly and also has a version for the United States. It used to have an Australian edition that was available from 2008 to 2012.

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One year after mass protests, why are Kenyans taking to the streets again?

1 day ago | theweek.com | Justin Klawans

Given the frequency of political turmoil in Africa, a recent slew of protests in Kenya might not seem out of the ordinary. But these protests are the culmination of anger directed toward Kenya's government that has been brewing since previous protests last year. The protests in June 2024, which saw Kenyans breach the country's parliament building and clash with police officers, were the beginning of wider disunion in the country.
How far does religious freedom go in prison? The Supreme Court will decide.

1 day ago | theweek.com | Justin Klawans

The Supreme Court has been taking on a slew of important cases this term, but one of the cases it just announced for next term will be crucial to those behind bars: The court will hear oral arguments over a prisoner's ability to sue on the grounds of religious freedom. The basis of the case is a 2000 federal law that is supposed to protect the religious rights of incarcerated people, and now the court will determine just how far that law can go. What is the crux of the case?
'The arts are not just expressions of creativity'

1 day ago | theweek.com | Justin Klawans

'America's greatest export may be its culture'Megan Beyer and Gregory Houston at the Chicago TribuneOne of "our most effective yet underused assets is American culture," say Megan Beyer and Gregory Houston. The arts are "powerful drivers of economic growth, job creation, urban revitalization and global influence." Investing in "arts and culture is good policy — plain and simple.
'Alligator Alcatraz will be a blight on the Everglades'

2 days ago | theweek.com | Justin Klawans

'"Alligator Alcatraz" is a new low for Florida — and fearmongering at its worst'As a "scare tactic, construction of 'Alligator Alcatraz'" as an Everglades detention center "will probably work," says the Miami Herald editorial board.
Kirsty Coventry: the former Olympian and first woman to lead the IOC

2 days ago | theweek.com | Justin Klawans

Kirsty Coventry broke several barriers when she became the president of the International Olympic Committee on Monday, as she is both the first woman and first African person to hold the position. Coventry's election to run the IOC shouldn't come as much of a surprise given her long history in Olympic athletics as a former competitive swimmer. But she will also be taking over an IOC with several looming questions, which could make her tenure as president a crucial one.
'HBCUs have always had to think more strategically'

3 days ago | theweek.com | Justin Klawans

'How HBCUs fight for survival in Trump's America'HBCUs are in the "odd position of having solid and long-standing bipartisan support that still results in being under-resourced and vulnerable," says Theodore R. Johnson.
A potentially mutating bat virus has some scientists worried about the next pandemic

4 days ago | theweek.com | Justin Klawans

Five years removed from the onset of Covid-19's global sweep, research into another subset of the coronavirus has scientists worried about another possible pandemic. This virus originated in bats, as most scientists believe Covid-19 did, and for now, the research has stressed that it is unable to do much damage to humans. But a potential viral mutation may change that. What is the virus? The pathogen in question is HKU5, which is naturally found in the Japanese house bat.
How developed was Iran's nuclear program and what's left now?

4 days ago | theweek.com | Justin Klawans

Before the U.S. joined Iran and Israel's open conflict over the weekend, Israeli intelligence seemed to be at odds with that of the United States over the true nature of Iran's nuclear capabilities. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been arguing for decades that Iran is on the verge of creating (or already has created) a nuclear weapon, while the U.S. intelligence community has historically downplayed Iran's nuclear threats.
'Self-segregation by political affiliation is spreading'

4 days ago | theweek.com | Justin Klawans

'Travel outside your political tribe? Many are saying no thanks.'Patti Waldmeir at the Financial TimesPresident Donald Trump's "policies are scaring off foreign visitors, and domestically, politics increasingly dictates where and how we choose to have fun in the U.S.," says Patti Waldmeir.
Amazon's robotaxi looks to be Waymo's biggest competitor

4 days ago | theweek.com | Justin Klawans

Amazon has unveiled its latest big bet as it looks to usurp a share of the self-driving car market from Waymo, announcing last week that it has opened its own autonomous vehicle production facility. The plant will eventually be able to produce self-driving robotaxis from the Amazon-owned Zoox on a large scale, the company said. This marks the latest in Amazon's efforts to gain steam on the Google-owned Waymo.