From swipe strips to microchips
The microchips will take the place of magnetic swipe strips, as companies aim to increase security and prevent hacking.
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China’s president pledges to fight cybercrime
The U.S. and China consider coming together to disallow the Chinese government from overseas commercial theft and state hacking.
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Is ‘hashtagging’ your social justice action for the day enough?
Everyone from Obama to Zuckerberg has reached out in support of the 14-year-old Muslim boy detained after bringing a homemade clock to his school. But was it enough?
Texas high schooler arrested after bringing homemade clock to class
Ahmed Mohamed was arrested at his high school in Irving, Texas, after bringing his homemade clock to class.
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Safer flying for people with peanut allergies
A coalition of allergy organizations wants airlines to be required to carry EpiPens to treat anyone going into anaphylactic shock.
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Refusal to issue marriage licenses continues
Critics of Rowan County, KY clerk, Kim Davis are calling for the district judge to hold her in contempt of court, which could mean fines or jail time.
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Wind powered beach creatures visit U.S.
Dutch artist Theo Janson’s Strandbeests (‘beach animals’) are set to make appearances in Chicago and San Francisco.
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How Bits Of Pink Chewing Gum In A Pouch Changed Baseball
The story of Big League Chew starts in a bullpen, where two pitchers didn’t like players’ habit of chewing tobacco.
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Listen — 10:57Your Brain on Taser
Many departments are relying more heavily on “less than lethal” force to subdue suspects, but research shows the debilitating effects of Tasers may last longer than previously thought.
After Riots, Baltimore Orioles To Play In Empty Stadium
The baseball game is closed to the public because of concerns of unrest. We speak with two sports radio hosts in Baltimore.
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