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'HS2-light': the new plan for the troubled train line
The Explainer A cheaper version of the controversial rail project is being considered – but will it solve all the problems?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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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
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Kamala Harris immigration policy reflects 'changing national mood'
The explainer Her emphasis is enforcement
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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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
By The Week UK Published
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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
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Kamala Harris' 'pragmatic' plan for the economy
The Explainer Tax credits for manufacturing, small businesses, affordable housing
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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What will the next pandemic look like – and are we ready?
The Explainer Creator of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine warns that future viruses could be more contagious and lethal
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
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How the Autumn Budget could affect your finances
The Explainer From tax rises to pension reforms, the chancellor's decision may have a significant impact
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Why is Marine Le Pen on trial?
The Explainer French politician stands to lose more than her freedom if found guilty of embezzling EU funds
By Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, The Week UK Published
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Inside Albania's planned Muslim microstate
The Explainer Proposal for 'Sovereign State of the Bektashi Order', a Vatican-style enclave, have sparked confusion, praise and heated debate
By Abby Wilson Published
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What does Hezbollah want?
The Explainer Israel has turned its fire on Hezbollah, the enemy across its northern border in Lebanon that it has been fighting for 40 years
By The Week UK Published
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What is the dead internet theory?
The Explainer Reality has 'begun to mirror' the conspiracy that the vast majority of internet activity is generated by bots
By The Week UK Published
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The countries that could solve the UK prisons crisis
The Explainer Britain's jails are at breaking point, and ministers are looking overseas for solutions
By Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, The Week UK Published
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The plan to refreeze Arctic ice
The Explainer Scientists are hoping the proposed innovation can help reverse the melting of sea ice in the Arctic
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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