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The Explainer
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Kamala Harris immigration policy reflects 'changing national mood'
The explainer Her emphasis is enforcement
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The pros and cons of giving your kid an allowance
The Explainer The practice can teach children important lessons about managing their money
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Long Covid: study shows damage to brain's 'control centre'
The Explainer Research could help scientists understand long-term effects of Covid-19 as well as conditions such as MS and dementia
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Donald Trump is downplaying his position on abortion
The Explainer He says it's a state issue, but opponents have concerns
The Explainer
Talking Points
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Erratic clothes sizing causes chaos for shoppers
Talking Point Why women's clothing no longer measures up on the high street
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Wolfs: 'comedy thriller' stumbles despite George Clooney and Brad Pitt
Talking Point While the crime caper might 'pleasingly pass a Saturday night' its star-studded duo cannot ultimately salvage it
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Unleashed: the Big Dog fights back
Talking Point New memoir is packed with 'derring-do, jolly japes' and 'alluring alliteration'
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Under the Radar
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An iconic ship is being turned into the world's largest artificial reef
Under the Radar The SS United States will be sunk off the coast of Florida if all goes to plan
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The 'loyalty testers' who can check a partner's fidelity
Under The Radar The history of 'honey-trapping goes back a long way'
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23andMe: will customers' DNA go up for sale?
Under The Radar Genetic testing company's financial woes creates concerns around personal data it holds
Under The Radar
Speed Reads
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Humans are near peak life expectancy, study finds
Speed Read Unless there is a transformative breakthrough in medical science, people on average will reach the age of 87
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Georgia top court reinstates abortion ban
Speed Read The Georgia Supreme Court moved to restore the state's six-week abortion ban. Many women do not yet know they are pregnant at six weeks.
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Nasa mission to probe possibility of life on Europa
Speed Read Exploration of Jupiter's icy moon could reveal how common habitable environments are in the universe
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Israel marks Oct. 7 attack, hits Lebanon, Gaza
Speed Read It has been one year since Hamas attacked Israel festival goers, sparking an escalating conflict in the Middle East
Speed Read
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