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theweek.com > health > sepsis-treatment-drug-breakthrough-diagnosis

Sepsis ‘breakthrough’: the world’s first targeted treatment?

2+ hour, 2+ min ago  (553+ words) New drug could reverse effects of sepsis, rather than trying to treat infection with antibiotics Sepsis is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. It can affect anyone, and is notoriously difficult to diagnose in the early…...

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theweek.com > personal-finance > secured-vs-unsecured-loans-differences

Secured vs. unsecured loans: how do they differ and which is better?

2+ hour, 54+ min ago  (545+ words) They are distinguished by the level of risk and the inclusion of collateral The big difference between a secured loan and an unsecured loan comes down to one thing: collateral. This refers to a valuable possession, such as a house…...

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theweek.com > politics > trump-board-of-peace-meeting

Trump touts pledges at 1st Board of Peace meeting

4+ hour, 40+ min ago  (242+ words) At the inaugural meeting, the president announced nine countries have agreed to pledge a combined $7 billion for a Gaza relief package Among the "major questions likely to test the effectiveness of the board in the months ahead" are how Hamas…...

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theweek.com > world-news > prince-andrew-arrested-misconduct-epstein

Britain’s ex-Prince Andrew arrested over Epstein ties

4+ hour, 50+ min ago  (264+ words) The younger brother of King Charles III has not yet been charged Britain's Thames Valley Police Thursday arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles III, on suspicion of misconduct in public office tied to his relationship with Jeffrey…...

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theweek.com > puzzles > quiz-of-the-week-14-20-february

Quiz of The Week: 14 – 20 February

5+ hour, 8+ min ago  (101+ words) Have you been paying attention to The Week's news? Find out how closely you've been paying attention to the latest news and other global events by putting your knowledge to the test with our Quiz of The Week. Podcast Plus,…...

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theweek.com > culture-life > tv-radio > james-van-der-beek-obituary-dawsons-creek

James Van Der Beek obituary: fresh-faced Dawson’s Creek star

7+ hour, 55+ min ago  (385+ words) Van Der Beek fronted one of the most successful teen dramas of the 90s " but his Dawson fame proved a double-edged sword As a boy, James Van Der Beek was sports mad and dreamed of playing in the Superbowl, said The…...

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theweek.com > royals > end-of-the-monarchy-andrew-arrest-king-charles

Is Andrew’s arrest the end for the monarchy?

8+ hour, 46+ min ago  (457+ words) The King has distanced the Royal Family from his disgraced brother but a "fit of revolutionary disgust" could still wipe them out The arrest on Thursday of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, "the fool formerly known as a prince, marks the definite end…...

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theweek.com > culture-life > property > properties-of-the-week-pretty-thatched-cottages

Properties of the week: pretty thatched cottages

12+ hour, 22+ min ago  (457+ words) Featuring homes in West Sussex, Dorset and Suffolk This enchanting 500-year-old Grade II cottage is set in 12 acres of mature gardens and land " including paddocks, a kitchen garden, and access with frontage on the River Arun (including fishing rights), ideal…...

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theweek.com > photos > the-weeks-best-photos-february-19-2026

The week’s best photos

12+ hour, 49+ min ago  (332+ words) An explosive meal, a carnival of joy, and more A broker in costume works on the trading floor at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange during the carnival in Frankfurt, Germany Guests react to firecrackers outside of a restaurant during Lunar New…...

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theweek.com > politics > trump-midterm-threat-dhs-democrats-2026

Why are election experts taking Trump’s midterm threats seriously?

20+ hour, 10+ min ago  (209+ words) As the president muses about polling place deployments and a centralized electoral system aimed at one-party control, lawmakers are taking this administration at its word While this administration has worked to subvert the electoral process in the past, the "scope…...