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Reading glasses could be an economic boost to people in low-income countries
Under the Radar A recent study found that providing glasses can significantly raise a person's earning power
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The wine industry is getting pressed as young people drink less
Under the Radar The once-dominating drink is not aging well
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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Brazil accuses Musk of 'disinformation campaign'
Speed Read A Brazilian Supreme Court judge has opened an inquiry into Elon Musk and X
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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The largest insurance company payouts
In the Spotlight Fights over insurance have been in the spotlight following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Limitarianism: could we put a cap on extreme wealth?
Under the Radar How much is too much, asks Dutch economist in new book
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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The winning strategies of high street casinos
Under The Radar Efforts to crack down on gambling marketing may be to the advantage of slot-machine operators
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Securonomics: what is Rachel Reeves' economic plan and will it work?
The Explainer Focus on economic security and the resilience of industry in an uncertain world is 'key to growth', say Labour
By The Week UK Published
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Housing costs: the root of US economic malaise?
speed read Many voters are troubled by the housing affordability crisis
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Waitrose vs. M&S: 'battle for the middle class'
Talking Point Marks & Spencer is eating away at Waitrose's traditional customer base
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Why Reddit is going public
The Explainer The 'front page of the internet' is facing criticism for the decision as well as its valuation
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Hydrogen cars are trying to be the next big sustainable vehicle
Under the Radar But questions remain as to whether they can overtake battery-powered electric cars
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Disney is engaged in a proxy battle against activist investors
Under the Radar Members of the Disney family are backing the company's leadership in the fight
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Germany's transportation industry grinds to a halt as workers strike
The Explainer The country's railways and airports are both at a standstill as union members walk off the job
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Five takeaways from Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget
The Explainer Chancellor announces 2p cut to National Insurance, freezes fuel and alcohol duty, and suggests inflation will fall below 2% BoE target 'within months'
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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