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The UK’s AI experiment on children seeking asylumThe Explainer Two reports have identified flaws with the facial age estimation technology to be used by Home Office
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What kind of prime minister would Andy Burnham be?The Explainer The mayor of Greater Manchester has launched his campaign for the Makerfield by-election
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How US-Iran peace deal will affect the cost of livingThe Explainer Oil prices have already fallen sharply from peak but effects from Gulf conflict could be felt for months to come
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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The Wegovy weight-loss pill: what you need to knowThe Explainer ‘Game-changing’ oral drug has similar success rate to injections but also comes with potentially serious side-effects
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Can you trust artificial intelligence to help manage your money?The Explainer Many people are turning to AI for financial advice but there are questions over the reliability of its responses
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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How the UK became a data centre hubThe Explainer UK hosts nearly a quarter of Europe’s data centres, despite growing concerns around environmental impact and water consumption
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Scientists renew the search for measles drugs amid low vaccination ratesThe Explainer There is currently no FDA-approved measles drug. But researchers are optimistic.
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The UK’s new social media ban explainedThe Explainer UK will ‘go further than any other country’ in the world in limiting online access for under-16s
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The dangers of climate change during the World CupThe explainer The field is heating up
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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UFC Freedom 250: martial arts at the White HouseThe Explainer Trump has long been an admirer of cage fighting but South Lawn event has been hit by lawsuit
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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The cost of petrol vs. electric cars as fuel prices soarThe Explainer Higher oil prices have made running an electric vehicle cheaper than a petrol car but there are other costs to consider
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Aircraft engine prices are the latest bane for airlinesThe Explainer Airlines have recently criticized engine makers for price gouging
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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A newly developed universal vaccine could keep pandemics at bayThe explainer Scientists used AI to create it
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The coming storm: why millions are unprepared for retirementThe Explainer Many Britons not saving enough for life after work
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Civil defence: is the UK ready for the threat of war?The Explainer Britain’s ‘lagging behind’ in domestic readiness, say experts, even as external threats grow
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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