Monday June 23 2025

Trump bombs Iran: Wtf happens now?

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Good Reads

An excellent list of deep dives, features, and profiles from around the web.

A list of good reads
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The Quiz

Say hello to splainer’s weekly quiz. Nope, it isn’t boring!

A list of puzzling questions
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Smart and Curious

Giant hands rising from a Venetian canal, in-door sky-diving, and the Thai New Year.

A list of curious facts
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Big edition: Splainer's Sliding Doors

July 14 2025

Splainer’s news edition will shut down on August 29. Editor/founder Lakshmi Chaudhry explains why.

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Big edition: Welcome to Souk

July 7 2025

Next week, splainer launches Souk—a marketplace of wonderful products worth your time and money.

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Big edition: Black (Un)Box

June 30 2025

A detailed New York Times investigation uncovers more answers than Indian agencies.

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Big edition: Bombs Away!

June 16 2025

Netanyahu targets Iran next—claims Tehran was close to nine nukes.

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