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Migrants' dangerous journey across the Darién Gap
The Explainer Record numbers of U.S.-bound migrants are trekking through this remote jungle. Many don’t survive the trip.
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What you need to know about investing in bonds
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4 tips to stop overspending and start saving for the future
The Explainer These easy recommendations will have you back in control of your finances in no time
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How and why UK stamps are changing
The Explainer First-class postage is even more expensive but new format should 'improve security'
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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How can cities better prepare for flooding? Be a sponge.
The Explainer In 'sponge cities,' green infrastructure would absorb excess water instead of pushing it somewhere else
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The biggest lingering questions after the 'Ahsoka' finale
The Explainer After that cliffhanger, what's next for the show and 'Star Wars' as a whole?
By Brendan Morrow Published
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What to expect from the nationwide emergency alert system test
The Explainer The US government is testing the system's abilities with an alert to all cell phones, TVs and radio stations
By Theara Coleman Published
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The Indigenous referendum splitting the Australian public
The Explainer The referendum would form a federal body of Aboriginal people in Australia
By Justin Klawans Published
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A reckoning over looted art
The Explainer Thousands of artifacts in U.S. and European collections were stolen from their countries of origin. Should they be sent back?
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5 tips to save on heating bills
The Explainer Follow these expert recommendations for a cozy and cheap winter
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Dianne Feinstein, history-making Democratic US senator, dies at 90
The Explainer Her colleagues celebrate her legacy as a trailblazer who cleared the path for other women to follow
By Theara Coleman Published
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What is a 'feminist approach' to cancer care?
The Explainer 800,000 women die from 'preventable' cancers each year due to 'patriarchy', landmark study finds
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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How do we calculate mass deaths?
The Explainer Recent revisions to 9/11, Libyan flood and Covid-19 death tolls raise questions over estimates
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What is biochar?
The Explainer The charcoal alternative formed from biomass could become the next climate solution
By Devika Rao Published
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