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What is Barack Obama's net worth?
The Explainer Book royalties and entertainment mega-deals sustain the former president's financial portfolio more than eight years after he left office
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AI chatbots are leading some to psychosis
The explainer The technology may be fueling delusions
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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Mis-sold car finance: who will be entitled to compensation
The Explainer City regulator to launch payout scheme after Supreme Court ruling spares motor industry's 'worst-case scenario'
By The Week UK Published
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How China uses 'dark fleets' to circumvent trade sanctions
The Explainer The fleets are used to smuggle goods like oil and fish
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What are VPNs and how do they work?
The Explainer UK sees surge in use of virtual private networks after age verification comes into effect for online adult content
By The Week UK Published
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The Birmingham bin strikes
The Explainer Refuse workers in Britain's second city have been on strike for several months, and there is no resolution in sight
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Premium Bonds prizes: everything you need to know
The Explainer The lottery savings bond is popular but savers will be disappointed at another rate cut
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Last updated
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The countries that have recognized Palestinian statehood
The Explainer The United Kingdom has become the latest country to weigh in on the issue
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The Miami Showband massacre, 50 years on
The Explainer Unanswered questions remain over Troubles terror attack that killed three members of one of Ireland's most popular music acts
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What does recognising Palestinian statehood mean?
The Explainer UK government to recognise the state of Palestine, unless Israel and Hamas meet conditions to descale conflict
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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New White House guidance means federal employees could be hearing more religious talk at work
The Explainer Employees can now try to persuade co-workers that their religion is 'correct'
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The UK's new online age verification rules
The Explainer Experts say underage users can easily circumvent rules designed to protect them
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Who and what is behind the Epping hotel protests?
The Explainer More than 17 people have been arrested in a series of protests outside a hotel in Essex
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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What the Renters' Rights Bill means for landlords and tenants
The Explainer Reforms will give tenants more protection from eviction – but may result in rent increases
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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What the CIA just revealed about its Lee Harvey Oswald connection
The Explainer The agency has admitted a key fact about Oswald for the first time
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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