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The birth of the weekend: how workers won two days off
The Explainer Since the 1960s, there has been talk of a four-day-week, and post-pandemic work patterns have strengthened those calls
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Deaths of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies hang over Sydney's Mardi Gras
The Explainer Police officer, the former partner of TV presenter victim, charged with two counts of murder after turning himself in
By Austin Chen, The Week UK Published
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4 tips for navigating the FAFSA delays
the explainer The rollout of the 2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has unleashed chaos
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How air pollution affects the brain
The Explainer Breathing fresh air is becoming more rare
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Our microbiome is social like us
The Explainer Microbes can be friendly too
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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What is loud budgeting, and is it worth a shot?
The Explainer The TikTok trend encourages users to go public with their monetary decisions
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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AI is recreating the voices of mass shooting victims
The Explainer The parents of these victims are using the AI to try and lobby Congress for gun control
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Modern royal scandals from around the world
The Explainer From Spain to the UAE, royal families have often been besieged by negative events
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Inside the dark web: could it be shut down?
The Explainer The 'shrouded alleyway of the internet' is a haven for activists as well as for illicit activity
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Even more student loan changes are coming in 2024. Here's what to look out for.
The Explainer The SAVE plan will slash payments for millions, but missed payments will now have consequences
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Self-driving cars: the revolution that wasn’t?
The Explainer Why driverless vehicles are still a very rare sight on the world’s roads today
By The Week UK Published
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How do tax deductions really work?
The Explainer Writing off an expense may seem like an easy way to put money back in your pocket — but it is a little more complicated than that
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How love impacts your health
The Explainer Turns out you actually can die of a broken heart
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How AI can — and cannot — be used to help air traffic controllers
The Explainer Some in the industry say AI will never replace humans, but can still be a useful assistant
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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