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What was Gamergate – and why are we still talking about it?
The Explainer Ten years on, the impact of the misogyny-fuelled campaign still lingers
By Abby Wilson Published
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Project 2025: 'a second American Revolution'?
The Explainer A conservative plan for Donald Trump's second term in office is making waves in the US
By The Week UK Published
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What's next for US interest rates?
The Explainer Rate cuts might finally be right around the corner
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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The viral stars of the 2024 Paris Olympics
The Explainer From 'Olympic Love Island' to Norway's 'Muffin man', the winners of the Paris Games aren't always on the podium
By Rebecca Messina, The Week UK Published
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Is it worth switching banks for a sign-up bonus?
The Explainer An immediate cash bonus may sound great, but there is a lot to consider before jumping ship
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What is POTS and why is it more common now?
The explainer The condition affecting young women
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Future of generative AI: utopia, dystopia or up to us?
The Explainer Like most new technologies, the answer probably lies somewhere in between
By The Week UK Published
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Hongchi Xiao: slapping therapy 'master' convicted of manslaughter
The Explainer Alternative therapy has amassed 'cult-like following' worldwide, but 'self-healing' practice led to deaths of two diabetics
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The taxes Labour could raise to plug spending shortfalls
The Explainer Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned Labour inherited a 'black hole' spending gap from the Tories
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Rupert Murdoch is in a 'Succession'-style rift with his kids over his media empire
The Explainer Murdoch and his son Lachlan are attempting to maintain his empire's conservative swing following his eventual death
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How Iron Man became Dr Doom
The Explainer As Robert Downey Jr prepares to take on the famous villain role, we look at how he could plausibly play both characters
By The Week UK Published
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Donald Trump's bitcoin obsession
The Explainer Former president's crypto conversion a 'classic Trumpian transactional relationship', partly driven by ego-boosting NFTs
By The Week UK Published
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5 books to read to brush up on your personal finance knowledge
The Explainer These books won't bore you with indecipherable financial jargon
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Ukraine's booksellers are surprisingly thriving
The Explainer One of the country's largest printing plants was recently hit by a Russian missile strike, but the industry is still doing better than ever
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Lucy Letby: a miscarriage of justice?
The Explainer Since Letby's conviction for killing seven babies at a neonatal unit, experts have expressed grave doubts about the case
By The Week UK Published
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