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Trump lambasts crime, but his administration is cutting gun violence prevention
The Explainer The DOJ has canceled at least $500 million in public safety grants
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The IDF's manpower problem
The Explainer Israeli military's shortage of up to 12,000 troops results in call-up for tens of thousands of reservists
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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How will the new Repayment Assistance Plan for student loans work?
the explainer The Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) will replace existing income-driven repayment plans
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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NASA is moving away from tracking climate change
The Explainer Climate missions could be going dark
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Cloudbursts: what are the 'rain bombs' hitting India and Pakistan?
The Explainer The sudden and intense weather event is almost impossible to forecast and often leads to deadly flash-flooding and landslides
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What taxes do you pay on a home sale?
The Explainer Some people — though not many — will need to pay capital gains taxes upon selling their home
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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A rat infestation is spelling trouble for the almond industry
The Explainer The infestation has affected at least 100,000 acres in California
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What is an upside-down car loan and how do you get out of it?
the explainer This happens when the outstanding balance on a car loan exceeds the vehicle's worth
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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The last words and final moments of 40 presidents
The Explainer Some are eloquent quotes worthy of the holders of the highest office in the nation, and others... aren't
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Britain's giant rat problem
The Explainer Rising infestation reports and increased sightings of oversized rats have caused concerns about waste management in some areas
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Kabul braces for a waterless future
THE EXPLAINER A confluence of manmade and environmental factors makes the Afghan city the first modern capital to risk running out of groundwater
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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'Quiet vacationing': a secret revolt against workplace culture
The explainer You can be in two places at once
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Is grad school worth it?
the explainer Determine whether the potential for better employment and higher earnings outweighs the upfront cost of school
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How can Iron Man be Doctor Doom?
The Explainer With Robert Downey Jr set to return to the MCU as the Marvel arch-villain, we explore how he can play both characters – and who else is set to feature alongside him in Avengers: Doomsday
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Facial recognition vans and policing
The Explainer The government is rolling out more live facial recognition technology across England
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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