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What to know about Real IDs, America's new identification cards
The Explainer People without a Real ID cannot board a commercial flight as of May 7, 2025
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Scattered Spider: who are the hackers linked to M&S and Co-op cyberattacks?
The Explainer 'Decentralised and adaptive', the group's mainly English-speaking members operate like an 'organised criminal network'
By The Week UK Published
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A newly created gasoline giant in the Americas could change the industry landscape
The Explainer Sunoco and Parkland are two of the biggest fuel suppliers in the US and Canada, respectively
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Why has shoplifting got worse?
The Explainer Drug dependency drives majority of retail theft, but recent years have also seen an increase in organised gangs targeting shelves
By The Week UK Published
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Sick 9/11 responders are being left behind amid federal spending battle
The Explainer Services have been cut and restored following outcry, but staffing issues remain
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What are HMRC's tax rules on savings?
The Explainer The taxman could be coming for your savings interest
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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No-jury trials: a radical solution to courts backlog
The Explainer 'Bold and radical' proposal for jury-less courts backed by chief justices but opposed by barristers and solicitors
By The Week UK Published
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How to survive a blackout
The Explainer After power outage plunged millions of Europeans into darkness, what should we do if it happens in the UK?
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Local elections 2025: where are they and who is expected to win?
The Explainer Reform UK predicted to make large gains, with 23 councils and six mayoralties up for grabs
By The Week UK Last updated
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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
By David Faris Last updated
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How the US bond market works – and why it matters
The Explainer Donald Trump was forced to U-turn on tariffs after being 'spooked' by rise in Treasury yields
By The Week UK Published
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Andrew Tate and the manosphere: a short guide
The Explainer It is widely believed that boys and young men are absorbing sexist attitudes online, from influencers in the manosphere
By The Week UK Published
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What does the NIH do?
The Explainer The federal agency 'towers over' medical research. But it is facing cuts.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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What is the Chagos Deal?
The Explainer Government's agreement to cede the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius provokes great controversy
By The Week UK Last updated
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The worst coral bleaching event breaks records
The Explainer Bleaching has now affected 84% of the world's coral reefs
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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