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The Explainer Tracking your spending is effectively an exercise in attention

By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published 17 July 26

The Explainer UK’s summer heatwaves spark huge rise in demand for Chinese aircon models

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 17 July 26

The Explainer PM Sanae Takaichi hails ‘first step’ towards strengthening the country’s espionage capabilities in the face of growing Chinese and Russian threats

By The Week UK Published 16 July 26

The Explainer But it isn’t the one you are probably thinking of

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 15 July 26

The Explainer Data-driven genomic mapping is the ‘future of tailored, bespoke medicine’

By The Week UK Published 15 July 26

The Explainer Three-year statutory investigation will look into how gangs operated as well as alleged cover-ups by institutions such as the police and local authorities

By The Week UK Last updated 14 July 26

The Explainer Record-breaking temperatures during the day aren’t the only summer danger

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 14 July 26

The Explainer Athletes have been banned from competing under the Russian flag since 2016

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 13 July 26

The Explainer High temperatures can bring greater medical complications and increase domestic violence incidents, with women ‘at the sharp end’

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 13 July 26

The Explainer The Thistle in Glasgow provides a safe, clean space for users to inject illegal drugs

By The Week UK Published 12 July 26

The Explainer Property sales are taking longer than ever, but there are often other reasons your home may not be attracting offers

By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published 9 July 26

The Explainer Case against VP Sara Duterte shifts feud with Marcos family to ‘new battleground’

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 9 July 26