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The Explainer
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Is Donald Trump a Russian agent?
The Explainer 'We have to consider the possibility that President Trump is a Russian asset' former Tory minister Graham Stuart tweeted last week. Do we?
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What is Barack Obama's net worth?
The Explainer Royalties from book sales continue to drive the former president's financial portfolio
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When is the best time of year to buy a car?
The Explainer Some months — and days — are better than others
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What is overdiagnosis and is it actually happening?
The Explainer Leading expert says an overcorrection is leading to health problems
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Talking Points
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Norway's windfall: should it go to Ukraine?
Talking Point Oil-based wealth fund is intended 'for future generations of Norwegians', but Putin's war poses an existential threat
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PrettyLittleThing's rebrand: from bodycon to boardroom
Talking Point The brand is aiming to trade its fast fashion approach for 'soft luxury' – but not everyone is impressed
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Welfare reform: are more cuts the answer?
Talking Point Disability benefits are at risk of cuts as the government hunts for funding
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Under the Radar
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The Supreme Court revives a family's quest to recover looted Nazi art
Under the Radar The painting in question is currently in a Spanish museum
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An ingredient in Coca-Cola may be funding Sudan's war
Under the Radar Global trade in gum arabic centres on the African nation – and proceeds bankroll conflict between the army and paramilitary rebels
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Hot to get older: extreme heat can make people age faster
Under the radar New research shows warming temperatures can affect biological age
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Speed Reads
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Schumer: Democrats will help pass spending bill
Speed Read The Democrats end the threat of government shutdown
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Trump pulls nomination of anti-vax CDC pick
Speed Read Former Florida congressmen Dr. Dave Weldon was nominated to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Judges tell Trump to rehire fired federal workers
Speed Read Trump and Elon Musk's DOGE team face a big setback in their efforts to shrink the federal workforce
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Texas megachurch founder charged with sex crimes
Speed Read Robert Morris, former spiritual adviser to President Donald Trump, is accused of sexually abusing a child
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