Hyatt says 250 hotels had malware last year
Hyatt said Thursday that it found malicious software in about 250 of its hotels that may have exposed customers' credit- and debit-card numbers and other information to hackers.
Security
Jan 14, 2016
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US government developing policies for self-driving cars
The federal government wants to get autonomous vehicles on the road more quickly, and says it will fast-track policies and possibly even waive regulations to do it.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jan 14, 2016
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New Mexico is 1st to issue plans to sue EPA over mine spill
New Mexico plans to sue the federal government and the owners of two Colorado mines that were the source of a massive spill last year that contaminated rivers in three Western states, officials said Thursday.
Environment
Jan 14, 2016
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New particle can track chemo
Tracking the path of chemotherapy drugs in real time and at a cellular level could revolutionize cancer care and help doctors sort out why two patients might respond differently to the same treatment.
Bio & Medicine
Jan 14, 2016
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Struggling with privacy tradeoffs in digital era
Would you allow your insurance company to monitor your driving for a discount? Or let a "smart thermostat" save energy by tracking your family's movements around your home?
Internet
Jan 14, 2016
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Poultry farming frozen for bird flu cleanup in French SW
Poultry farmers in southwestern France have been ordered to freeze production of geese and ducks at least until late May as part of efforts to eradicate bird flu, the agriculture ministry said Thursday.
Other
Jan 14, 2016
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Two more sperm whales wash up dead on Dutch beach
Two more sperm whales became stranded and died on the Dutch coast a day after five others, likely from the same pod, lost their lives nearby in a rare North Sea beaching, experts said Thursday.
Plants & Animals
Jan 14, 2016
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Rare January hurricane forms in the Atlantic: forecasters
Hurricane Alex formed in the Atlantic near the Azores Thursday, becoming the first in January in nearly 80 years, US forecasters said.
Earth Sciences
Jan 14, 2016
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NASA sees Tropical Depression Pali headed toward Equator
NASA's Aqua satellite imagery showed just a small area of strong thunderstorms remained in the now weaker Tropical Depression Pali as it moved closer to the Equator. NASA's RapidScat instrument measured surface winds in the ...
Earth Sciences
Jan 14, 2016
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How will climate policy affect energy access goals?
Stringent climate policies would increase the cost of fossil fuels, including those used for the cleaner burning stoves (such as kerosene, liquefied petroleum gas, electricity, and piped gas) that are slowly replacing traditional ...
Energy & Green Tech
Jan 14, 2016
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