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Kabul braces for a waterless future
THE EXPLAINER A confluence of manmade and environmental factors makes the Afghan city the first modern capital to risk running out of groundwater
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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'Quiet vacationing': a secret revolt against workplace culture
The explainer You can be in two places at once
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How can Iron Man be Doctor Doom?
The Explainer With Robert Downey Jr set to return to the MCU as the Marvel arch-villain, we explore how he can play both characters – and who else is set to feature alongside him in Avengers: Doomsday
By The Week UK Last updated
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Facial recognition vans and policing
The Explainer The government is rolling out more live facial recognition technology across England
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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How to manage your money at university
The Explainer Student discounts, bank accounts and other perks can help with income
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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The truth about sunscreen
The Explainer The science behind influencer claims that sun cream is toxic
By Helen Brown, The Week UK Published
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Will proposed driving law reforms make the roads safer?
The Explainer Older drivers face compulsory eyesight checks under new plans
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What are grooming gangs? UK scandal explained
The Explainer Government makes an about-turn on a national inquiry into child sexual abuse carried out by gangs
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Who owns Gaza? Israel's occupation plans
The Explainer Egypt, Israel and Britain have ruled the beleaguered territory
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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How much could council tax bills increase?
The Explainer Local authorities could sanction 'ultimate stealth tax' as chancellor seeks to plug black hole in public finances
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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What does RFK Jr's stop on mRNA vaccine development mean for rest of the world?
The Explainer Effects of the funding cut could be 'measured in human lives'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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An ancient Israeli cave teaches new archaeological lessons
The Explainer The cave is believed to be one of the world's oldest burial sites
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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6 of the scariest spiders in existence
The Explainer These 8-legged critters can cause serious harm
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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The jobs most at risk from AI
The Explainer Sales and customer services are touted as some of the key jobs that will be replaced by AI
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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The revived plan for Trump's border wall could cause problems for wildlife
The Explainer The proposed section of wall would be in a remote stretch of Arizona
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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