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After Living Abroad, Kids Struggle With American Overparenting
WHEN JEAN PHILLIPSON’S family returned to Fairfax, Virginia, after living in Bolivia, the main thing her 10-year-old son complained about was the bus ride home from school. “He wasn’t allowed to have a pencil out,” says the mom of three, “because it was considered unsafe.”
First Private Israeli Lunar Mission Will Launch In February
An Israeli nonprofit said it has pushed back the launch of what it hopes will be the first private spacecraft to land on the moon until February.
Apple Deepens Austin Ties, Expands Operations East And West
Apple will build a $1 billion campus in Austin, Texas, break ground on smaller locations in Seattle, San Diego and Culver City, California, and over the next three years expand in Pittsburgh, New York and Colorado.
UK Intelligence Chief Outlines Threats, Urges More Diversity
Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service director used a rare public speech to outline threats facing Britain and the need for more diversity in secret agent ranks.
China Again Tops Un Agency's Ranking Of Top Patent Filers
A U.N. agency says China has issued the most international patent applications for an eighth straight year, showing the country’s heft in intellectual property amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s accusation that the growing Asia power steals it.
Mario Batali's Empire In The Wake Of Mario Batali
When the allegations of Mario Batali’s sexual misconduct came to light last December, the fallout was immediate. By the time the first story was published— including accusations that ranged from unwanted propositions and forcible touching to the kissing and groping, caught on security videotape, of a woman who appeared to be unconscious—the celebrity chef had agreed to remove himself from the operations of his two dozen–plus restaurants.
Robert Mueller's Ride Isn't Over Yet
Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation may have more thrills in store
China And US Discuss Plans For Trade Talks
China’s economy czar and U.S. trade envoys discussed plans for talks on a tariff battle, the government said this week, indicating that negotiations are going ahead despite tension over the arrest of a Chinese tech executive.
Queen Names William King!
Charles banned from throne for murdering Diana
EU Steps Up Fight Against 'Fake News' Ahead Of Elections
European Union authorities want internet companies including Google, Facebook and Twitter to file monthly reports on their progress eradicating “fake news” campaigns from their platforms ahead of elections next year.
Sonia Is Too Complex: Q & A With A Creator Of The Libor Replacement
AS BANKS PREPARE to move away from the scandal-tainted London interbank offered rate, few in the city of London will be watching more closely than William Porter.
Abby Johnson & Kathy Murphy: “Let's Prove We Can Do Something New”
IN AN ERA OF LOW-COST index funds, it’s tough to be best known for your stockpickers.
Where's The Beef?
Livestock companies have a message for veggie burger makers: Hands off the word “meat.”
Warring Wives Tear Princes Apart!
William & Harry caught in catfight & forced to live in separate palaces
Trump's Tariffs Drive Up The Cost Of Public Works
Duties are adding about $1.3 million to the price tag of steel on a Detroit river cleanup
Signed, Sealed, Not Delivered
Trump has to get the new NAFTA past Congress before he can declare victory.
How Therapy Saved Michelle's Marriage
Barack’s wife learned to beat guilt & grief after losing a baby.
Ivanka Trump, Apple CEO Tim Cook Visit Idaho School
Ivanka Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook visited a heavily Hispanic Idaho school district on Tuesday to trumpet her workforce development initiative promoting science, technology, engineering and math.
Pregnant Princess Tearing Royals Apart!
She's taken over palace, caused rift with William – and Harry can't stop her!
Are You Ready For The California Consumer Privacy Act?
Some of the most well-known technology companies are headquartered in California, which on June 28 passed the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA).
India At A Crossroads
India is known as the land of contradictions, and recent events do little to undermine that reputation.
David & Victoria It's Over!
The longtime couple is on the brink of divorce — and preparing to divvy up their $1.2 billion empire, sources tell ok!
This Is Heavy: The Kilogram Is Getting An Update
The kilogram is getting an update.
US Panel Warns Against Government Purchase Of Chinese Tech
A congressional advisory panel says the purchase of Internet-linked devices manufactured in China leaves the United States vulnerable to security breaches that could put critical infrastructure at risk.
D.C. Vs. The Wide Open West
ONE OF THE great ironies of life in mountain and desert states is that many of the people you meet are either escapees or descendants of the East Coast—but they ended up in a place where Washington, D.C., has an enormous presence.
The Twilight Of Asset Forfeiture?
2018 WAS A bad year for civil asset forfeiture, the infamous practice by which police can seize property even if the owner is not charged with a crime.
The New Socialists Didn't Win
But they’re still in charge for the next couple of years.
The Libertarian Party Future, Perennially Out Of Reach
Where does political libertarianism go after the midterms?
EPA Seeks New Truck Pollution Rules; Says Air Won't Suffer
The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to rewrite rules that limit pollution from heavy trucks but that the EPA says slow the economy.
The National Interest: Jonathan Chait
Trump, Trapped A weakened president takes another step to protect himself at all costs.