2014-12-18 Sony Criticized for Cancelling ‘The Interview’
“The Interview” is probably the most famous movie you might never be able to see. The dark comedy had been set to open in theaters across America next Thursday. But…
2014-12-17 How Much of You Does Facebook Own?
If you use Facebook, your friends might have posted an update saying Facebook is not permitted to violate their privacy. The message says, “The content of my profile contains private…
2014-12-17 Shinzo Abe’s Victory Likely Raises Conflict with Neighbors
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his allies easily won a two-thirds majority in Parliament on Sunday. The victory was large although the Japanese economy has fallen into recession under…
2014-12-16 In US, Support for Death Penalty Is Strong
Most industrialized nations have stopped executing criminals. But the death penalty is still legal in many parts of the United States. Public opinion studies show that support for the death…
2014-12-15 Plastic Bags: To Ban or Not to Ban?
This is the holiday season in the United States. People are buying gifts and carrying them home, usually in plastic shopping bags. They are only a small amount of the…
2014-12-14 Concerns Raised for Uber, Ride-Sharing Services
The Indian government this week called for all unregistered taxi services to halt operations. The order came after the reported rape of a woman by a driver for the company…
2014-12-15 Myanmar Military Largely Untouched by Reforms
Many changes have taken place in Myanmar over the past few years. The government has eased restrictions on the media and released political prisoners. Foreign investment has risen in Myanmar,…
2014-12-14 To Survive, Herders Become Farmers in Northern Kenya
The northern part of the East African nation of Kenya is hot and gets little rain. The area has been suffering from periods of small amount of rainfalls and droughts,…
2014-12-14 Colombia, Uganda Find Alternative to Plastic Waste
People around the world use disposable plastic containers for water, food and other uses. They are lightweight and useful. If not thrown away correctly, however, these plastics can pollute water…
2014-12-13 Will Technology Benefit Very Young Children?
Technology literacy is important to the economic and educational future of the next generation. Scientists and educators in the U.S. and China say it’s important to introduce very young children…
2014-12-12 Out-of-this-World Espresso for Astronauts
Italian-style espresso coffee has a large public following around the world. Many people have given up traditional coffee and have turned to this thicker drink. Now, Italian coffee machine makers…
2014-12-11 Have Police Incidents Hurt America’s Image?
People around the world are again talking about race relations in the United States. Recently, two U.S. grand juries decided not to recommend legal action against two police officers. The…
2014-12-11 Elephants, Hippos Attack Villages in Cameroon
Some of the world’s biggest animals are harming villagers in far north Cameroon. The people say hundreds of elephants and hippopotamuses have caused major damage to farms and destroyed their…
2014-12-10 Internet Freedom Shrinks Worldwide
A new report says a growing number of nations are restricting parts of the Internet to the public. It says these countries also are passing laws that permit greater spying…
2014-12-10 Mobile Health Apps to Become First Line of Defense
The first line of defense against deadly diseases and even water shortages might just be your mobile telephone. A new software application combines health worker registries with information about patients…