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Harris keeps her crime policies close to the vest
The Explainer How a post-pandemic crime wave changed the Democratic nominee's priorities
By David Faris Published
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The election is at the top of Gen Alpha's mind, The Week Junior survey finds
The Explainer American kids are keeping up with election news, and they have some thoughts on what the president should prioritize
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Why scurvy is on the rise
The Explainer Cost of living and poor dietary choices fuelling a potential resurgence of condition associated with the Age of Sail
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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The fight against the 'poverty premium' on insurance
Personal finance Lower-income households can be hardest hit when it comes to monthly premiums
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Donald Trump wants to cut taxes and pay for them with tariffs
The Explainer The GOP nominee plans to offset additional tax cuts with massive new levies on imported goods
By David Faris Published
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The rules for armed police in the UK
The Explainer What the law says about when police officers can open fire in Britain
By The Week Staff Published
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Does Kamala Harris have bigger plans than tweaks to the Affordable Care Act?
The Explainer From radical to reticent reformer on health care
By David Faris Published
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Inside Marseille's deadly drug wars
The Explainer Teenage hitmen recruited through social media are lured by money and gang 'brand'
By The Week UK Published
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Trump leans on tariffs to boost US economy
The Explainer 'Tariff' is 'the most beautiful word in the dictionary,' says the former president
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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How to enjoy eating out without breaking your budget
The Explainer Save money by hitting happy hours, splitting the bill and putting a limit on drinks
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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The North Korean troops readying for deployment in Ukraine
The Explainer Third country wading into conflict would be 'the first step to a world war' Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned
By The Week UK Published
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Did the Covid virus leak from a lab?
The Explainer Once dismissed as a conspiracy theory, the idea that Covid-19 originated in a virology lab in Wuhan now has many adherents
By The Week UK Published
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Postpartum psychosis, a rare but deadly perinatal condition
The Explainer Sometimes the stressors of childbirth and a newborn can push a mom's mental health struggles to the extreme
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Second Amendment enthusiast Donald Trump has little new to say on guns
The Explainer Trump opposes a ban on assault weapons and strengthening background checks, but supports teachers carrying weapons in school
By David Faris Published
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When does it make sense to refinance your student loans?
The Explainer Refinancing involves moving your existing student loans into one new loan, which can streamline how many different payments you are juggling each month.
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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