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Aggressive police policies may backfire

What's the impact of aggressive policing policies, like New York City's former "stop and frisk" approach to high-crime communities? The evidence suggests that...

Dealmaster: The latest Super Smash Bros. game is on sale today

, the latest entry in Nintendo's flagship fighting game series. It's just under $50 at Walmart and Amazon today. While that's only $10 off,...

Chinese government proposes ban on bitcoin mining

The Chinese government is considering a nationwide ban on mining bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Every few years, China's National Development and Reform Commission...

Somebody forgot to upgrade: Flights delayed, cancelled by GPS rollover

The world did not come to an end this past weekend when the 10-bit calendar-week counter in the Global Positioning System’s precision timing...

Congress is about to ban the government from offering free online tax filing

Just in time for Tax Day, the for-profit tax preparation industry is about to realize one of its long-sought goals. Congressional Democrats and...

The basics of modern AI—how does it work and will it destroy society this year?

AI, or artificial intelligence, is huge right now. “Unsolvable” problems are being solved, billions of dollars are being invested, and Microsoft even hired...

UK government proposes sweeping new regulations of online content

The British government is considering sweeping new laws to regulate problematic content online, ranging from terrorist propaganda to fake news. A new proposal...

Thumb drive carried by Mar-a-Lago intruder immediately installed files on a PC

The already suspicious account of a Chinese national who allegedly carried four cellphones, a thumb drive containing malware, and other electronics as she...

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