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What does the NIH do?
The Explainer The federal agency 'towers over' medical research. But it is facing cuts.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Standard vs. itemized deductions: Which should you take?
the explainer The deduction you choose can impact how much you save on your taxes
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What is the Chagos Deal?
In Depth Government's agreement to cede the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius provokes great controversy
By The Week UK Last updated
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The worst coral bleaching event breaks records
The Explainer Bleaching has now affected 84% of the world's coral reefs
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Gandhi charges: Narendra Modi's 'vendetta' against India's opposition
The Explainer Another episode threatens to spark uproar in the Indian PM's long-running battle against the country's first family
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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Are bonds worth investing in?
the explainer They can diversify your portfolio and tend to be a safer investment than stocks
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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The rise and fall of 4chan
The Explainer Most notorious messageboard on the internet appears to have posted its last meme
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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How to see the Lyrid meteor shower
The explainer A nice time to look to the skies
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Conspiracy theorists circle again following RFK file release
The Explainer Both RFK and his brother, President John F. Kennedy, have been the subjects of conspiracies
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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When did divorce begin?
The Explainer Couples have always split up, but the institution has undergone major changes over the years
By David Faris Published
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What are your retirement savings account options?
The explainer The two main types of accounts are 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts (IRAs)
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Russia removes the Taliban's terrorist designation as their connections grow
The Explainer Russia had designated the Taliban as a terrorist group over 20 years ago
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The state of Britain's Armed Forces
The Explainer Geopolitical unrest and the unreliability of the Trump administration have led to a frantic re-evaluation of the UK's military capabilities
By The Week UK Published
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What is your net worth and why is it worth knowing?
the explainer Take stock of your assets
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Hantavirus: the rare pathogen linked to rodents that attacks the lungs
The Explainer Despite the low risk of contracting it, the virus could be potentially deadly
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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