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Smartphones face bans in US schools
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By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Menopause in the workplace: should it be treated as a disability?
Talking Points Equality watchdog sparks backlash for guidance that women suffering debilitating symptoms should be protected under Equality Act
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What Florida is — and isn't — doing to curb the biggest measles outbreak in the US
Talking Points DeSantis appointee defies expert consensus to stop the spread
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Saltburn's mansion and the TV locations 'invaded by selfie-hunters'
Talking Points Tourists flock to familiar sights from Saltburn, One Day and Emily in Paris, but locals are less than impressed
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Is Google's new AI bot 'woke'?
Talking Points Gemini produced images of female popes and Black Vikings. Now the company has stepped back.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Pressure builds to seize Russian assets as war in Ukraine drags on
Talking Points The seizures would target Russian financial assets currently frozen by the West
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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MAGA faithful draft plans for America's Christian nationalist future
Talking Points Some of Donald Trump's closest allies are laying the groundwork for a potential theocracy if he wins a second term in office.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Smartphones and children: are we too hung up on the dangers?
Talking Points Schools told to crack down on mobile phones but more than 90% of 11-year-olds in the UK have one
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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A 'deplorable tactic': why film studios are pitting influencers against critics
Talking Points Movie bosses are increasingly prioritising 'social sentiment' over newspaper reviews
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Chicago turns off its gunshot-tracking system
Talking Points ShotSpotter has come under criticism. But critics say Mayor Brandon Johnson is making 'bad policy.'
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Japan is no longer the world's third-biggest economy despite its stock market peaking
Talking Points The country was overtaken by Germany after unexpectedly entering a recession
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Gen Z is bringing back reading
Talking Points BookTok and Kaia Gerber help make printed books popular again
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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What Elon Musk has to fear from China's 'Tesla killer'
Talking Points BYD is now the world's biggest seller of electric vehicles
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Grant Shapps goes to war on military's 'woke' diversity policies
Talking Point Defence secretary condemns 'extremist culture' as Army reportedly plans to relax security checks on overseas recruits
By The Week UK Published
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