Latest articles by Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK
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How worried should we be about microplastics in our brains?
The Explainer Average human brain contains enough plastic fragments to make a spoon
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Business booms 'bigly' for Trump impersonators
Under The Radar 'Insane' demand for presidential doppelgangers at parties, golf tournaments – even children's birthdays
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The world's youngest leaders
The Explainer Younger PMs and presidents are praised for 'injecting new energy' into world politics
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What happens when a pope dies?
In The Spotlight Vatican protocol on a pontiff's death is steeped in tradition and ritual
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The battle for 21st century naturism laid bare
In The Spotlight Nudist lifestyle falling out of favour in Germany but naked attraction is on the rise in the UK
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US foodies brace for tariff war
Under The Radar Shoppers stocking up on imported olive oil, maple syrup and European wine as price hikes loom
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The 'vulgar' question causing outrage in India
Under The Radar Podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia under police investigation for "dirty" comment on YouTube show
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Is the body positivity era over?
Talking Point For some, a 'parade of skeletons' on the red carpet is a symptom of a return to an ultra-skinny ideal
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What did Starmer actually get out of Trump?
Today's Big Question US president's remarks, notably on tariffs and the Chagos Islands, were encouraging but vague
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What is Great British Energy going to do exactly?
The Explainer Will the new state-owned clean-energy company cut bills? And if so, when?
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Is a 'No ball games' culture stopping outdoor play?
Under The Radar Report warns that 'hostile' communal spaces mean children playing out less
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How worried should we be about asteroids?
Today's Big Question Odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth have fluctuated wildly this week
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Why some people remember dreams and others don't
Under The Radar Age, attitude and weather all play a part in dream recall
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Javier Milei's memecoin scandal
Under The Radar Argentinian president is facing impeachment calls and fraud accusations
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Ukraine goes all out to woo young people into the army
Under The Radar New recruitment drive offers perks as morale and numbers fall
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Fare dodging: London's transport blight
In The Spotlight Critics say Sadiq Khan is 'in denial' about the scale of fare evasion
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Data blunders put Japan's after-work boozing culture in the spotlight
Under The Radar Excessive alcohol consumption and an analogue work culture combine to create a recipe for disaster when it comes to sensitive files
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The optics of Hamas' hostage releases
In The Spotlight 'Release certificates' and 'gift bags' part of 'strategic choreography' of prisoner swaps
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Decline of dating apps: will AI be our knight in shining armour?
In The Spotlight New features have raised concerns about privacy and manipulation
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Intervision: Putin's Eurovision rival
Under The Radar Russian president wants to revive contest as "anti-woke rival" to the annual singathon
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How personality tests are locking autistic people out of jobs
Under The Radar Experts say psychometric tests make job applications challenging for neurodivergent people
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'Baby Boom' – the jet that could bring back supersonic travel
The Explainer The prototype's successful test could pave the way for the next Concorde
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The secrets of a 2,000-year-old burnt scroll
Under The Radar Researchers used artificial intelligence to 'virtually unwrap' ancient document
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Grenfell Tower and the dilemma of tragic landmarks
The Explainer Plans to demolish fire-damaged tower exposes sensitivities over nature of remembrance
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