After Raid On Its Servers In Sweden, Pirate Bay Goes Offline
Pirate Bay is one of the world's largest file-sharing sites. In the past, it has been targeted by authorities around the world.
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North Korea's Cyber Skills Get Attention Amid Sony Hacking Mystery
A North Korean official now denies its involvement in one of the worst corporate hacks in history, after a different official played coy. How sophisticated are the Hermit Kingdom's hackers?
Fringe No More: 'Ancient Grains' Will Soon Be A Cheerios Variety
General Mills helped define the industrial era of American breakfasting with its ringlets of processed oats. Soon, it'll put out a version with "ancient grains," which aren't, actually, very ancient.
Justices: If You Aren't Working, No Pay, Even If You Can't Leave
The Supreme Court has ruled that workers at a Nevada Amazon factory aren't due overtime for time spent in security lines at the ends of their shifts, waiting to be checked for stolen goods.
'The Interview,' The Hack, And The Movie Studio Dealing With The Fallout
A cyber attack on Sony may have been done by North Koreans in response to an new comedy about an attempt to kill Kim Jong Un. Huge amounts of personal data and five films have been leaked so far.
Supreme Court Rules Employers Are Not Required To Pay For Security Time
The decision is a major victory for retail enterprises and manufacturing businesses that could have been on the hook for billions of dollars in back pay for time spent in security screenings.
GOP Leaders: Gas Tax Hike Could Fuel Fixes To Bad Roads And Bridges
Several states, including those led by Republicans, aren't waiting for Congress to shore up the federal highway trust fund and help pay for repairing worn out infrastructure.
Big Mac Whacked: McDonald's U.S. Sales Continue To Slide
McDonald's is not loving its financial numbers. The fast-food chain reported that same-store sales in the U.S. tumbled 4.6 percent in November compared with a year ago, continuing a downward trend.
New Republic Staffers Saw A Clash Between Its Mission And New Methods
Owner Chris Hughes says his shakeup of the magazine aims to create a sustainable means for its commentary and long-form political profiles, but departing journalists see his plan as destructive.
Scientists Track Down Serious Methane Leaks In Natural Gas Wells
Faulty gear and attempts to clear liquid from wells can release enough gas to power hundreds of homes, new research reveals. Scientists say finding the leaks is a first step to plugging them.