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The escalation in police tactics came amid violent demonstrations on National Day, a holiday commemorating Communist Party rule in China.

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Facing rising San Francisco rent prices, the world’s largest collection of punk records and the anti-establishment music magazine that safeguards it must find a new home.

Productivity growth in southern Europe has been lower than in other developed countries. The column argues that this has in large part been caused by slow adoption of information technology,

AtGames allegedly misrepresented itself in negotiations with original developers.

My wanting to share every waking thought became eclipsed by a desire for an increasingly rare commodity — a private life.

Facebook employees are frustrated with the direction of the company, and they’re pressing Zuckerberg for answers.

New data suggest the New York Railroad Storm could have surpassed the intensity of the famous Carrington Event of 1859

Over the next 10-15 years, 29% of all voters believe it is at least somewhat likely that the earth will become uninhabitable and humanity will be wiped out. A ScottRasmussen.com national survey found that 71% disagree and find it unlikely. The totals include…

China suspected of stealing aviation secrets

The wait is finally over. The Strong Towns book is out today! Here is information on where to buy, as well as one simple, 30-second thing you can do that could make all the difference.

In 1978, the director of the CIA warned that excessive, impulsive secrecy was a danger — not only to the public’s right to know, but to the agency’s ability to keep the important secrets. 40 years later, that lesson still needs repeating.