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A Liberian man who traveled to Dallas, Texas, on Sept. 20 from the Liberian capital of Monrovia and brought with him the first case of Ebola diagnosed in the United States. His journey has raised questions concerning the screening process … Continue reading →

Summer is gone, and with it, our desire to eat anything that tastes even remotely like watermelon. Instead, we’re craving heartier fruits and vegetables that will carry us through autumn At the local farmer’s markets, sellers are offering newly harvested … Continue reading →

Until recently, it was believed that the ‘man in the noon’ — the craters that give the moon its human-like features — had been created by asteroid strikes Now, thanks to data from NASA’s GRAIL mission, which aims to create … Continue reading →

Samsung is once again throwing fire at Apple — this time, with a video of its Galaxy Note 4 surviving a “bend test.” This is, of course, a direct reference to Apple’s Bendgate — a so-called controversy that stemmed from … Continue reading →

HONG KONG — During these past few days of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, a communal spirit has bloomed under the overpasses and on the highways. Groups of people play cards, laugh and relax under shared umbrellas. Stalls have popped … Continue reading →

Three months after Facebook was widely criticized for a study into user’s emotions, the social network has announced that it will be more careful when doing this type of research in the future. The company pledged to do things “better” … Continue reading →

The stars at Advertising Week, an annual conference in New York, used to be brand icons like Tony the Tiger and the M&Ms characters, along with the “mad men” (pre-Draper’s debut on AMC) from all over the country who gathered … Continue reading →

The Beijing-appointed leader of Hong Kong, Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, refused protestors’ demands that he step down before midnight on Thursday Thousands of protesters gathered on the city’s streets, listening intently as Leung spoke to the nation and, while emotions … Continue reading →

After being struck by two typhoons so far this season, residents of Japan are girding themselves for yet another powerful storm this weekend. This one, Typhoon Phanfone, is spinning its way northwestward across the western Pacific Ocean, packing maximum sustained … Continue reading →

Halloween is best enjoyed with good candy, and good company Sure, going it alone is fine. But if you and your best friends are dressed in character the entire night, it’s a guaranteed party. See also: 36 Elaborate Halloween Costumes … Continue reading →