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The Explainer
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The next AI data center could be in your own homeThe Explainer Startups are looking to install smaller, quieter AI data software in people’s houses
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The point of an imperfect ceasefireThe Explainer Fighting has continued in the Middle East despite truce agreements
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How Ukraine war is playing out in the skiesThe Explainer Next-generation drones and sophisticated air defence system have handed Kyiv the advantage as Russia continues massive air strikes
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Kirpans, sgian dubh and re-enactments: the exemptions to UK knife lawsThe Explainer It is illegal to carry most blades in public without a ‘good reason’ – although this can be open to interpretation
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Talking Points
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Iceland approaches a crossroads with an EU referendumTalking Point Other countries could also join the bloc, possibly following Iceland’s lead
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Naomi Osaka and serving looks on the tennis courtTalking Point Japanese star’s ‘court-ure’ has sparked fierce debate within the tennis community
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Reality star Spencer Pratt is upending Los Angeles’ mayoral raceTalking Points He is challenging Mayor Karen Bass
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Under the Radar
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Microrobots that could heal spinal injuriesUnder the Radar Promising lab results for ‘microscopic repair crews, guided by magnets’
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Why countries are removing their damsUnder The Radar The barriers have attracted concerns over disruption to ecosystems – but dismantling them can create new problems
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Orphines: the new deadly opioids penetrating the street drug marketUnder the Radar The drugs are believed to be 10 times stronger than fentanyl
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Speed Reads
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Trump commits $700M to prop up coal industrySpeed Read The fund will reopen one coal-fired plant and help at least 13 others
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Kennedy Center orders removal of Trump’s nameSpeed Read Officials have until June 12 to remove his name from the building
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House passes Ukraine aid as Zelenskyy pokes PutinSpeed Read The vote passed by a margin of 226 to 195
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Flesh-eating screwworm found in Texas calfSpeed Read This was the first case of the parasite found in U.S. livestock since the 1960s
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