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How the next Dalai Lama will be chosen
The Explainer China 'determined to shape the narrative' around choice of Tibet's next spiritual leader
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Syria's returning refugees
The Explainer Thousands of Syrian refugees are going back to their homeland but conditions there remain extremely challenging
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Who has to pay the estate tax?
the explainer Trump's new bill will permanently shift who owes federal estate tax
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How carbon credits and offsets could help and hurt the climate
The explainer The credits could be allowing polluters to continue polluting
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Does buy now, pay later affect your credit score?
the explainer The company behind the FICO score is going to start including a person's 'buy now, pay later' payment history in its credit models
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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When did divorce begin?
The Explainer Couples have always split up, but the institution has undergone major changes over the years
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Iran's allies in the Middle East and around the world
The Explainer Tehran left high and dry by regional proxies and authoritarian global allies
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The mounting tensions between Thailand and Cambodia
The Explainer Long-running border disputes are at a decade high, as protesters in Thailand demand the prime minister's resignation
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How drone warfare works
The Explainer From Ukraine to Iran, it has become clear that unmanned aircraft are rapidly revolutionising modern warfare
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What is credit card churning and why is it risky?
the explainer Churners frequently open new credit cards with the intent of earning a welcome bonus and accessing other perks
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How far does religious freedom go in prison? The Supreme Court will decide.
The Explainer The plaintiff was allegedly forced to cut his hair, which he kept long for religious reasons
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What is capital gains tax and how to reduce your bill
The Explainer Capital gains tax rates have already increased once under the Labour government and could rise again
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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How mice with two dads bring us closer to two men having a child of their own
The Explainer Science breakthrough produces healthy, fertile mice from two sperm cells and an empty egg
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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How quarterly estimated tax payments work and when they are due
The Explainer Freelancers, small business owners and those with a side hustle may need to make more frequent tax payments
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How to check your UK credit score
The Explainer A credit score is important for numerous financial arrangements, including taking out a loan, mortgage or credit card
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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