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The Stolen Kids Of Sarah Lawrence
When Larry Ray visited his daughter at college, her roommates were happy to let him spend the night. Nine years later, they are still struggling to get out from under his grip.
UK Proposes Banning Social Media ‘Likes' For Children
Britain’s privacy regulator wants to stop kids from being able to “like” posts on Facebook and other social media sites as part of tough new rules it’s proposing to protect children’s online privacy. Under the draft rules, which were released for consultation this week, tech companies would not be allowed to use “nudge techniques” that encourage children to keep using a site.
Can A Black Woman Win The Presidency Today?
The senator from California has always been cautious, but since announcing her candidacy she’s grown bolder. Can a black woman win the presidency today—and what compromises must she make to do so?
When The Cops Come For You In The Target Parking Lot
A mom reflects on her experience parenting in the age of fear.
Meet The Teens Who Want To Get Vaccinated Against Their Parents' Wishes
What Happens When A Kid Raised By “all-natural” Parents Wants To Make A Different Choice?
Make School Hard Again
ON MARCH 12, news of a massive admission scandal broke in the world of higher education.
Immunize Your Kids Against Intrusive Government
DO I VACCINATE my son? You bet—and not just against the usual motley mix of physical childhood ailments. Almost every day our homeschooling curriculum offers a boost to his immunity against excessive respect for meddlers and control freaks.
Don't Be Like The Rainbow Fish
LIKE SO MANY of the best socialist products, Marcus Pfister’s The Rainbow Fish has been a runaway capitalist success.
Could Fukushima Happen Here?
U.S. nuclear plants weren’t built for the growing risks of climate change
Venezuelans Plot The Future In Colombia's Casablance
The city is awash in refugees, plots, and counterplots from Colombia’s troubled neighbor, Venezuela
Prince Harry, Oprah Work On Mental Health Program For Apple
Kensington Palace says Britain’s Prince Harry will be partnering with Oprah Winfrey to create a documentary series on mental health for Apple’s new streaming service.
China By The Red Sea
Djibouti needed help. China had money. This is what happened next.
Natalie Jaresko: ‘Don't Waste A Crisis'
Natalie Jaresko, who’s helping manage Puerto Rico’s bankruptcy process, knows more than most about the risks government borrowers can face.
The Man Who Bet On Chinese Debt
When Chen Yang was fresh out of university, China’s government rarely failed to protect lenders and borrowers. Today, Beijing is allowing the bond market to grow up, forcing Chen and others like him to become experts in credit analysis.
House Passes Bill To Restore ‘Net Neutrality' Rules
The House has passed bill Wednesday to restore Obama-era “net neutrality” rules, but the legislation faces slim odds of making it through the Republican-controlled Senate.
What Bibi's Narrow Win Means For Israel
After winning a fifth term, Netanyahu is set to keep shaping Israel in his image
Barbara Bush - Humiliated & Betrayed
Brazen George’s forbidden fling pushed her to brink of suicide
The Bank Of Japan's Voracious Appetite Has Paralyzed The Government Bond Market
Japan’s Ministry of Finance went to the trouble of creating a cute little mascot to sell government bonds. But there’s only one buyer that counts: The Bank of Japan. That’s not about to change—despite rising criticism of current stimulus policies.
Issuers Trying To Mask Distress Can't Hide From Matt Fabian
THE $3.8 TRILLION U.S. municipal bond market is home to more than 50,000 individual issuers. That’s almost 10 times the number of corporations that sell debt.
How Poland's Private-debt Pioneer Made It Through The Country's Latest Crisis
RAFAL LIS ALMOST single-handedly created Poland’s private-debt market. In seven years he built his company, CVI Dom Maklerski sp. z o.o., into a 5.9 billion zloty ($1.5billion) boutique asset manager.
How 'Baby Bonds' Might Help Address The U.S. Wealth Gap
WEALTH INEQUALITY—and specifically the yawning racial wealth gap (the median black family has about one-tenth the net worth of a white household)—is a thorny challenge for U.S. policymakers. One solution increasingly discussed by progressive politicians but seen as lacking popular support would be for the government to pay reparations to black Americans for the wealth lost during generations of slavery and discrimination.
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Google To Require Benefits, Minimum Wage For Contractors
Google says it will require staffing companies it works with to pay workers at least $15 an hour and give them health benefits.
German Minister Meets Zuckerberg, Wary Of Messaging Plans
Germany’s justice minister is criticizing plans for Facebook to combine its instant-messaging services after a meeting with CEO Mark Zuckerberg, but is offering a wary welcome to his call for more encrypted messaging.
One Takeaway From Christchurch: Regulate Social Media
After the New Zealand massacre, will governments begin to regulate how social media oversees content?
In ‘Killer Robots' Debate, Japan Shuns Fully Automated Arms
Japan’s ambassador to the United Nations-backed Conference on Disarmament says his country has not developed fully autonomous weapons systems and has no plans to do so.
Charles & Camilla's Marriage Isn't Legal!
183-year-old loophole lets prince off the hook in $217 million divorce
Uber Acquires Mideast Competitor Careem For $3.1 Billion
Ride-hailing service Uber announced it has acquired Mideast competitor Careem for $3.1 billion, giving the San Francisco-based firm the commanding edge in a region with a large, young, tech-savvy population.
Facebook Extends Ban On Hate Speech To ‘White Nationalists'
Facebook is extending its ban on hate speech to prohibit the promotion and support of white nationalism and white separatism.
Marie Kondo Understands What Tucker Carlson And Bernie Sanders Do Not
Marie Kondo understands what Tucker Carlson and Bernie Sanders do not.