Congress on Friday passed legislation to fight cyber threats, pushing the measure through by tucking it into a sprawling government funding bill, after earlier failed attempts.
Security
Dec 18, 2015
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Legislation designed to fight cyber threats appeared poised for congressional passage following several failed attempts, with the White House on track to prevail despite objections from privacy activists.
Internet
Dec 18, 2015
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Organized opposition to the teaching of evolution in public schools in the United States began in the 1920s, leading to the famous Scopes Monkey trial. It continues today, but has evolved significantly from the outright bans.
Social Sciences
Dec 17, 2015
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Consumers say their home energy bills would have to more than double before they become unaffordable, according to the University of Michigan Energy Survey.
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 17, 2015
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The massive year-end spending measure includes a provision that will encourage companies to share cyber threat information with the government.
Security
Dec 16, 2015
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Pro-democracy legislators succeeded Wednesday in delaying a highly anticipated parliamentary debate over a new copyright bill in Hong Kong, which has been criticised as curbing freedom of speech.
Other
Dec 9, 2015
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Lawmakers on Tuesday introduced legislation to require social media companies to report any online extremist activity they become aware of to law enforcement.
Security
Dec 8, 2015
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Investing in making your home more energy efficient can help the environment, lower your utility bills and possibly help you fetch a higher sale price.
Energy & Green Tech
Nov 25, 2015
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We've all been there. The presenter is about to begin, but then disaster strikes: the computer technology fails. Perhaps the computer has fallen asleep, the data projector is using the wrong input, or the mouse clicker has ...
Other
Oct 28, 2015
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The Senate is set to pass a bill aimed at improving cybersecurity by encouraging the sharing of threat information among companies and the U.S. government.
Security
Oct 22, 2015
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