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Donald Trump sees himself as 'protector' of Israel
The Explainer What does that mean for the war in Gaza?
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Last updated
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Student loan wage garnishment: how it works and how you can stop it
The Explainer Your loan servicer may seize your wages if you fail to make payments on your student debt
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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'Super Earth': the exoplanet in the 'habitable zone' for alien life
The Explainer HD 20794 D is located in the 'habitable zone' of a star similar to our Sun
By Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, The Week UK Published
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The biggest international naming disputes in history
The Explainer Nations have often been at odds with each other over geographic titles
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The M23 rebels fuelling conflict in DR Congo
The Explainer Ethnic tensions and allure of valuable mineral resources have sparked a resurgence of longstanding conflict
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Storm Éowyn: your rights when it comes to home insurance claims
The Explainer Storm damage is covered on most home insurance policies but there may be exemptions that mean your claim gets rejected
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Second Amendment enthusiast Donald Trump has little new to say on guns
The Explainer The president has been a vigorous defender of conservative Second Amendment doctrine but has yet to put plans into action
By David Faris Last updated
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Arsonists may have spurred the California wildfires
In the Spotlight Are individuals responsible for starting or worsening the blazes in Los Angeles?
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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Dodgers' spending spree renews push for salary cap
The Explainer Spending limits might not be the answer that smaller market teams are looking for
By David Faris Published
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What to know if you default on your credit card
The Explainer If you fail to pay your debt for an extended period of time, there will be consequences — but there are also options to rescue your credit
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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The new JFK, RFK and MLK files: what to expect
The Explainer Will the release of documents on the assassinations that 'shattered the 60s' satisfy the conspiracy theorists?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The grooming gangs scandal, explained
The Explainer The Government has come under fire for refusing to hold a national inquiry into the abuse of young girls by networks of men
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Is it worth renovating before listing your home?
The explainer Getting your house in top-notch shape will help attract potential buyers, but not all renovations are worth the money
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What Trump's 'tech bros' want
The Explainer Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos had 'prime seats' at the president's inauguration. What are they looking to gain from Trump 2.0?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What Donald Trump's first term wins can tell us about the next four years
The Explainer Will the past be prologue for a second Trump term in office?
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Last updated
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