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States combat the cost-of-living crisis
The Explainer States across the country are implementing cost-cutting measures and legislation
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How Middle East violence could fuel more war in Africa
The Explainer Gulf states are backing opposite sides of Sudan’s civil war and the conflict is spreading to neighbouring countries
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The major players in legacy media’s rightward shift
THE EXPLAINER As storied institutions across journalism and media pivot toward more MAGA-friendly offerings, these are the movers and shakers shifting what many of us read, hear and watch
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Kharg Island: Iran’s ‘Achilles' heel’
The Explainer The vital Gulf oil hub has been untouched so far by US attacks
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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How to make your offer stand out in a competitive housing market
The Explainer Don’t let yourself get beat out by other buyers
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Critical ignoring: how to deal with the new reality of the internet
The Explainer The practice can help counter misinformation and AI slop
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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AI fears are giving rise to ‘HALO trading’
The explainer Lower tech, higher value
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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5 options for filing your taxes for free
the explainer The IRS is still offering its Free File program, which is one of several ways you may be able to file your taxes for free this year
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Last updated
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Economic abuse: the ‘overlooked’ factor in one death every 19 days
The Explainer Prevalence of economic abuse in domestic-abuse deaths is a ‘wake-up call’, says report
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Iran and the US: a history of enmity
The Explainer The US and the Islamic Republic of Iran have been at each other’s throats for nearly half a century
By The Week UK Published
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What to expect when applying for a mortgage
The Explainer The typical timeline
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How travel insurance works if your holiday is disrupted by conflict
The Explainer The Iran conflict has highlighted how travel insurance will and won’t help stranded holidaymakers
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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What’s the difference between ETFs and mutual funds?
The Explainer While these investments have a lot in common, their distinctions may make one a better financial choice
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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The ‘golden age’ of HIV treatment
The Explainer Single-pill treatment proves as effective at suppressing virus as multi-pill therapy, while long-acting preventive injections are increasingly available
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What happens when you miss a student loan payment?
The Explainer There can be consequences, from late fees and credit damage to collections calls and even wage garnishment
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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