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Smart glasses and unlocking ‘superintelligence’
The Explainer Meta unveiled a new model of AI smart glasses this week, with some features appearing ‘unfinished’ at a less-than-perfect launch
By Abby Wilson Published
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What's a bridge loan and how could it make buying your next home possible?
The Explainer This type of loan has both pros and cons
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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The Taliban wages war on high-speed internet
THE EXPLAINER A new push to cut nationwide access to the digital world is taking Afghanistan back to the isolationist extremes of decades past
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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What the 2025 Autumn Budget could mean for your wallet
The Explainer Chancellor Rachel Reeves will reveal her latest plan to balance the nation’s finances in November
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Kim Ju Ae: North Korea’s next leader?
The Explainer Kim Jong Un’s young daughter is being seen as his ‘recognised heir’ following a high-profile public appearance at China summit
By Abby Wilson Published
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The UK’s opioid crisis: why the stats don’t add up
The Explainer A new report has revealed that the UK’s total of opioid-related deaths could be much greater than official figures show
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Democrats’ strategy to woo voters for 2026: religion
The Explainer Politicians like Rob Sand and James Talarico have made a name for themselves pushing their faith
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Christian Brückner: why prime suspect in Madeleine McCann case can refuse Met interview
The Explainer International letter of request rejected by 49-year-old convicted rapist as he prepares to walk free
By The Week UK Published
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Groypers: the alt-right group pulled into the foreground
The Explainer The network is led by alt-right activist Nick Fuentes
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How to put student loan payments on pause
The Explainer If you are starting to worry about missing payments, deferment and forbearance can help
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How Benjamin Netanyahu shaped Israel in his own image
The Explainer He has seldom been personally popular, but ‘King Bibi’ is an exceptionally shrewd operator
By The Week UK Published
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Africa could become the next frontier for space programs
The Explainer China and the US are both working on space applications for Africa
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of buying a new-build house
the explainer Repairs and maintenance will be minimal on a brand new build — but moving into an existing home can be easier upfront
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Parthenogenesis: the miracle of 'virgin births' in the animal kingdom
The Explainer Asexual reproduction, in which females reproduce without males by cloning themselves, has been documented in multiple species
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Which side is winning the Ukraine war?
The Explainer Vladimir Putin continues to stall on ceasefire agreement, even as Russian advance slows
By The Week UK Last updated
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