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As Washington stalls on immigration reform, some ranchers in Texas are taking matters into their own hands
How British Supermarkets Are Being Eaten Alive
Amid falling sales, Tesco's boss quit his job this week, as German supermarkets continue to encroach on their British rivals
A Family's Lost Love Letters, a Stranger, and a History Revealed
The love affair between Sally Rudolph and Charles Brand, full of tenderness and perseverance and longing, was for one family the greatest story never told
Putin's Lockerbie Moment
Putin's name and reputation have become inextricably linked to the tragedy of MH17, and his international standing is suffering
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The World’s ER
Gaza City—A Palestinian woman mourns at a hospital, still wearing clothes stained with the blood of relatives who medics say were wounded in Israeli shelling as the latest war between Israel and Hamas escalated. On July 25, Secretary of State John Kerry was dispatched to Cairo to “push for an immediate cessation of hostilities,” and President Barack Obama joined the United Nations in calling for a cease-fire. At least 25 Israeli soldiers and two civilians have died in a conflict that has also seen rockets fired at Tel Aviv and militants from Gaza tunneling into Israel.
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Periscope
Portable shoulder-fired missiles that can reach 6,000 metres could become the weapon of choice for insurgent groups, warn security experts
My Jewish Mother, My Palestinian Father and a Family Torn Apart
The human tragedy unfolding in Gaza defies understanding. With both sides gripped by hatred, this is a conflict that may never end
Israeli and Palestinian Kids Caught in the Crossfire
The Gaza conflict imposes a heavy toll on Palestinian children—but both sides are suffering
Passenger Jets Are Sitting Ducks
Portable missiles fired from the shoulder could become the weapon of choice for insurgent groups
Hunting Humans: The Americans Taking Immigration Into Their Own Hands
As Washington stalls on immigration reform, some property owners are taking matters into their own hands
Labor Pain
Kyle Grant was living in a homeless shelter when he interned at Warner Music without pay. Now he's suing the massive music conglomerate—and bringing 3,000 other ex-interns with him.
Horizons
The amount of unadulterated information we'll soon have access to day to day will make "big data" seem as quaint as "surfing the web"
ET Calling
Scientists are gathering information from massive radio telescopes to improve chances of tapping into extraterrestrial 'phone calls'
The Goosebump Sensor That Knows How You Feel
The entertainment industry can now detect our emotions with a coin-sized sensor and tailor their products for maximum impact
Death Takes a Number
Everyone from police departments to insurance companies is scrambling to figure out how long you'll live
With Big Data, Moneyball Will Be on Steroids
Defensive metrics are the final frontier in baseball analytics
Scientists Question the Big Price Tags of Big Data
The long standing support behind large scientific databases may begin to wane, as scientists question if bigger is always better
Aliens on Line 2; Hold, Please…
Astronomers are digging through 250 billion pages' worth of signals in search of intelligent alien life
The government owns your DNA. What are they doing with it?
DNA banks are proliferating, and there's nothing keeping that data safe
Scientists Question the Big Price Tags of Big Data
In the life sciences, the failure of big data to deliver results has many questioning its value
Downtime
The secret muse of Gabriel García Márquez finally reveals herself
How Your Chilli Addiction Could Be Helping You Live Longer
More than just a taco-filler, the fire in jalapeños can relieve pain and increase longevity
A Year After His Death, Roger Ebert Is 'Talking More Than Ever'
A documentary about the legendary film critic Roger Ebert recalls a time when movie criticism mattered
The Ultimate Thumb Drive
A film about Roger Ebert reminds us of a time when movie criticism mattered
Why London Beats Delhi and Mumbai for Indian Cuisine
London's Gymkhana is the perfect example of the British chef's love affair with the very best of Indian cuisine
Love and Rockets
A new retrospective of Chuck Jones's animation reminds us of a time when Hollywood had more spunk and cartoons weren't for kids
Following Outrage Over Conchita, Russia Is Reviving Its Own Straight Eurovision
'This is the end of Europe. We cannot tolerate this endless madness'
Editor's pick
Trump's camp has dismissed Florida's governor as a cheap imitator of his policies. But both men differ on a number of fronts that could prove key in '24.
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Newsweek investigation adds to growing demands that the U.S. federal retirement system exclude the option for investment in sanctioned Chinese companies
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