Sony Pictures' decision to cancel the release of its madcap comedy about North Korea after threats from hackers has caused consternation in the movie world and triggered concerns about freedom of expression.
Other
Dec 19, 2014
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Lower- and middle-income King County residents who live in denser neighborhoods—with stores, libraries and other destinations within easy reach—are more likely to walk or bike, according to new University of Washington ...
Social Sciences
Jan 6, 2016
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As the violent militant Islamic group Boko Haram recently kidnapped more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls, it sparked intentional outrage, particularly over the girls being sold into slavery.
Social Sciences
May 26, 2014
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In hotter, dryer conditions with climate change, a secret agent for more sustainable agricultural production could lie in harvesting the diverse beneficial soil microbiome in native bushland settings, scientists say.
Plants & Animals
Jul 20, 2020
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The combination of lucrative incentives and pressure to meet sales goals led to a perfect storm that resulted in Wells Fargo employees creating millions of fraudulent bank accounts, said David King, an associate professor ...
Economics & Business
Apr 24, 2017
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Researchers from Brock University and McGill University published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that shows how marketers can leverage strategic thinking to create advertising that increases sales and ultimately ...
Economics & Business
Mar 10, 2022
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Activision Blizzard will pay $5.9 billion to buy Candy Crush maker King Digital Entertainment, combining a console gaming power with an established player in the fast-growing mobile gaming field.
Business
Nov 3, 2015
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As US President Barack Obama turns 51 this month, new research suggests imagery of one of his most iconic predecessors, JFK, helped Obama on his way to the White House.
Social Sciences
Aug 8, 2012
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(Phys.org) —Jail stays and costs increase dramatically when federal immigration authorities request that inmates be held under what are called "detainer requests," according to research by University of Washington sociologist ...
Social Sciences
Mar 28, 2013
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The disappearance of pubs in England is to become the focus of a new research project led by the University of Leicester.
Social Sciences
Jun 17, 2014
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