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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…