We tried to weaponize the weather

Cold War secrets: Melting polar ice cap with nukes, changing the sea level, even LSD weapons were all on the table

Saturday, Apr 27, 2013 7:00 PM UTC 41
Books, Cold War, Climate Change

Canada tightens restrictions on Bitcoin trading

Both the Royal Bank of Canada and TDBank have frozen Bitcoin accounts, without explaining their reasoning

, The Daily Dot Friday, Apr 26, 2013 10:31 PM UTC
the daily dot, bitcoins, Canada

Worst Congress money can buy

Failed gun control legislation and a fertilizer plant explosion reveal how poisoned by big money our government is

and , BillMoyers.com Friday, Apr 26, 2013 8:05 PM UTC 64
BillMoyers.com, Texas

Don’t be fooled by today’s economic growth report

The economy may have expanded at a rate of 2.5 percent over the first quarter, but that's unlikely to last

, On the Economy Friday, Apr 26, 2013 4:14 PM UTC
On the Economy

Elite conventional wisdom is losing on Social Security

The crowd calling for cutting benefits is being overtaken by another movement: A proposal to expand the program

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 3:00 PM UTC 70
Social Security

U.S. economy expands 2.5 percent through first quarter

But government spending has fallen, and the combination of tax increases and budget cuts could slow future growth

, Associated Press Friday, Apr 26, 2013 1:56 PM UTC
Associated Press, U.S. Economy

Senate passes bill easing FAA furloughs

The legislation aims to increase staffing and reduce mounting flight delays

, Associated Press Friday, Apr 26, 2013 12:00 PM UTC
Associated Press, FAA

Death toll in Bangladesh factory collapse eclipses 300

Rescue teams are still working to rescue garment workers pinned beneath the metal and concrete debris

, Associated Press Friday, Apr 26, 2013 11:20 AM UTC
Associated Press, Bangladesh

End of the dollar menu?

Value meals aren't just bad for your cholesterol, they're taking a toll on their franchises' bottom lines

, Pacific Standard Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 8:18 PM UTC 13
Pacific Standard, Fast food

Is the press too big to fail?

Today's media may be maddening, but the sobering truth is that there was no Golden Age of American journalism

, TomDispatch.com Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 1:02 PM UTC
TomDispatch.com, New York Times

How a Twitter hack sent the market plummeting

A phony tweet from the Associated Press caused investors to dump $134 billion worth of stock

and , Associated Press Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 11:16 PM UTC
Associated Press, Twitter

Does CISPA encourage corporate hacking?

The legislation's critics say it gives companies too much power to pursue potential cybersecurity threats

, The Daily Dot Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 9:21 PM UTC
the daily dot, cispa

Is income inequality beyond fixing?

Until we can reduce the flow of money into politics, the rich will continue to dictate public policy

, On the Economy Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 8:22 PM UTC 29
On the Economy, Democracy

Politico reports that New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson is mean, Twitter reacts

Dylan Byers' writing about women has created a Twitter maelstrom yet again

Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 7:37 PM UTC
Sexism

Fracking’s coming boom

Increased export of U.S. natural gas could create an unprecedented demand for high-volume hydraulic fracturing

, AlterNet Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 6:27 PM UTC
AlterNet, fracking

Generic drugs aren’t necessarily the same

A new investigation reveals the FDA failed to address compromised lab tests comparing generic to name-brand drugs

and , ProPublica Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 4:12 PM UTC 11
ProPublica, FDA, Generic Drugs

Robert Reich: Chained CPI makes no sense for seniors

The former secretary of labor explains why Social Security cuts could prove disastrous VIDEO

, ROBERTREICH.org Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 3:32 PM UTC
Video, Robert Gates, Chained CPI

Mammoth elephant bird egg nets $100,000 bid at auction

The oversized ovum is believed to date back before the 17th century

Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 2:43 PM UTC
Associated Press

CNN’s “Crossfire” talk shows CNN still doesn’t get what’s wrong with CNN

In case you were hoping for the new incarnation to be smarter, CNN is talking to Newt Gingrich and Stephanie Cutter VIDEO

Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 12:15 PM UTC 19
Video, Opening Shot, CNN

Poll: Americans in denial about long-term care need

Research reveals we're taking few steps to prepare; three in 10 would rather not think about getting old at all

and , Associated Press Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 12:05 PM UTC
Associated Press, old age

At least 87 dead in Bangladesh garment factory collapse

Many more are trapped in a jumbled mess of shattered concrete and bricks, officials report

, Associated Press Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 11:45 AM UTC
Associated Press, Bangladesh

Newtown rejects budget with extra school security

Nearly 4,500 residents voted on the plans, which would have increased spending by 4.7 percent next fiscal year

Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 11:41 AM UTC
Associated Press, Newtown

Fast food walkout planned in Chicago

Breaking: 500 low-wage workers expected to stop working from a dozen chains on Wednesday morning

Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 1:45 AM UTC 44
Macy's, Chicago, Walmart, Fast food

Apple to dish out $100 billion to shareholders

Investors have been clamoring for the computer giant to give them access to its cash board

Associated Press Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 10:33 PM UTC
Associated Press, Apple

Monsanto doesn’t want you to know what you’re eating

The biotech industry is working to prevent mandatory labeling for foods with genetically engineered contents

and , AlterNet Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 8:15 PM UTC 34
AlterNet, Washington, Seattle

Jon Corzine sued over MF Global collapse

A bankruptcy trustee said Corzine and two other executives were “grossly negligent”

Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 4:02 PM UTC
Jon Corzine, MF Global, FBI

Good riddance, Senator Baucus

Retirement for one of the Democrats most responsible for the party's destructive shift to the economic right

Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 3:43 PM UTC 22
Montana, brian schweitzer

Safety inspections in U.S. supply chains a “facade”

A report from the AFL-CIO claims corporate-funded audits help keep wages low, working conditions poor abroad

Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 2:14 PM UTC
AFL-CIO, working conditions

Legislation threatens tax-free Internet shopping

The bill would empower states to require online retailers to collect local sales taxes for web-based purchases

, Associated Press Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 1:02 PM UTC 13
Associated Press, amazon, Online

TSA delays policy permitting knives onboard

Policymakers had complained that the TSA must consult more parties before changing policy

Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 12:06 PM UTC
Security

Former Google CEO offers up tech treatise

In "The New Digital Age," Eric Schmidt explains how the ways we work, play and learn will never be the same

, Associated Press Monday, Apr 22, 2013 10:55 PM UTC
Associated Press, Google

Monsanto controls your diet

The chemical company's influence extends across all three branches of government -- and affects our daily lives

, AlterNet Monday, Apr 22, 2013 10:44 PM UTC 15
AlterNet, Monsanto, Water Watch

Hasbro: Monopoly contest helped lift sales

First quarter results Monday beat Wall Street projections

Monday, Apr 22, 2013 9:35 PM UTC
Associated Press, monopoly

Google fined by data protection agency

The German organization has fined Google Inc. $189,000 for illegally recording information from wireless networks

Monday, Apr 22, 2013 4:26 PM UTC
Associated Press, Germany, Google

How to prevent future Reinhart-Rogoff meltdowns

All economics papers can't be subject to a time-consuming peer review, but sweeping studies should raise a red flag

, On the Economy Monday, Apr 22, 2013 3:28 PM UTC
On the Economy, Reinhart-Rogoff

Will water supplies provoke World War III?

Extreme climate change and a global scarcity of vital resources could prove to be an explosive combination

, TomDispatch.com Monday, Apr 22, 2013 2:00 PM UTC
TomDispatch.com, World War, Asia

Will Europe increase fracking?

Shale gas riches have proven tempting for a continent teetering on the brink of economic collapse

, GlobalPost Monday, Apr 22, 2013 12:18 PM UTC
GlobalPost, fracking, Belgium

Beleaguered caregivers getting help from apps

New technologies are assisting those with aging parents

, Associated Press Sunday, Apr 21, 2013 7:00 PM UTC
From the Wires, Alzheimer's

How will the Boston shutdown affect workers?

Labor leaders worry hourly workers will lose wages or vacation time for not making it to work during the shutdown

Sunday, Apr 21, 2013 3:00 PM UTC 24
Labor, Boston, Boston Explosions

Microsoft readies new mobile devices

The touch-screen products are intended to compete with 7-inch tablets like the iPad Mini and Kindle Fire

Associated Press Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 11:23 PM UTC
Associated Press, Microsoft

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