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When did computer passwords become a thing?
The Explainer People have been racking their brains for good codes for longer than you might think
By David Faris Published
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Is the EU funding Russia more than Ukraine?
The Explainer EU remains largest importer of Russian fossil fuels despite sanctions aimed at crippling Kremlin's war effort
By The Week UK Published
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What to know before 'buying the dip'
the explainer Purchasing a stock once it has fallen in value can pay off — or cost you big
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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'Wonder drug': the potential health benefits of creatine
The Explainer Popular fitness supplement shows promise in easing symptoms of everything from depression to menopause and could even help prevent Alzheimer's
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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'Wrench attacks' are targeting wealthy crypto moguls
The Explainer The attacks are named for physical coercion that can be used to gain crypto passwords
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How the Arctic became a geopolitical flashpoint
The Explainer The UK is working with Nato allies in the Arctic Circle to prepare for potential Russian aggression
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Is it worth appealing your property tax assessment?
The Explainer What to do if your property tax bill seems too high
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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America's favorite fast food restaurants
The Explainer There are different ways of thinking about how Americans define how they most like to spend their money on burgers, tacos and fried chicken
By David Faris Published
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3 varied alternatives to X for when you simply cannot with the new iteration of Twitter
The Explainer These competing microblogging sites have struggled to catch up to Elon Musk's market behemoth
By David Faris Published
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3 tips for coping with financial stress
The explainer Feel more at peace in an unpredictable economy
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How the civil service works – and why critics say it needs reform
The Explainer Keir Starmer wants to 'rewire' Whitehall, which he has claimed is too 'comfortable in the tepid bath of managed decline'
By The Week UK Published
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4 ways to brush up on your personal finance knowledge
The Explainer It's never too late to improve your financial literacy
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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North Korea's army of fake IT workers
The Explainer Using AI and stolen information to craft false identities, they are becoming an 'increasing menace' to top tech companies in the US and UK
By Abby Wilson Published
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How the AI takeover will likely affect women more than men
The Explainer The tech boom is a blow to gender equality
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Starlink: what Elon Musk's satellite soft power means for the world
The Explainer The rapid expansion of his satellite internet company has given Musk a unique form of leverage in some of the world's most vulnerable regions
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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