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How safe are cruise ships in storms?
The Explainer The vessels are always prepared
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How secure are royal palaces?
The Explainer Royal family's safety is back in the spotlight after the latest security breach at Windsor
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Does cold weather make you ill?
The Explainer Why we tend to get sicker in the winter and what colder temperatures have to do with it
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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How will Elon Musk's alliance with Donald Trump pan out?
The Explainer The billionaire's alliance with Donald Trump is causing concern across liberal America
By The Week UK Published
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Best of frenemies: the famous faces back-pedalling and grovelling to win round Donald Trump
The Explainer Politicians who previously criticised the president-elect are in an awkward position
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The winter benefits available for struggling households
The Explainer Support with bills is on offer as temperatures drop but there are important rule changes this year
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Last updated
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Tommy Robinson: how he became voice of Britain's far-right
The Explainer Activist sentenced to 18 months in prison for contempt of court after false claims about Syrian refugee
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Last updated
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Marine Le Pen's fake jobs trial
The Explainer The far-right French leader could face a fine, jail time, and a five-year ban from public office if found guilty of embezzlement
By Abby Wilson Published
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How to earn extra cash for Christmas
The Explainer The holiday season can be expensive but there are ways to bolster your festive finances
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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7 drugs that exist in nature
The Explainer Aspirin comes from willow bark. Heroin is made from poppy buds. And more!
By Therese O'Neill Last updated
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Bluesky: the social media platform causing a mass X-odus
The Explainer Social media platform is enjoying a new influx but can it usurp big rivals?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Climate change is threatening Florida's Key deer
The Explainer Questions remain as to how much effort should be put into saving the animals
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How the transgender community is bracing for Trump
The Explainer After a campaign full of bigotry and promises to roll back hard-earned rights, genderqueer people are grappling with an incoming administration prepared to make good on overtly transphobic rhetoric
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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The potential impact of Trump tariffs for the UK
The Explainer UK goods exports to the US could be hit with tariffs of up to 20% seriously affecting the British economy
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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South Korea's 4B movement: what is it and could it take off in the West?
Under The Radar The 4B community has 'provided a refuge' for South Korean women
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
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