The Continent That Contributes The Most To E-Waste Is ...
If you guessed North America, you're wrong. A new report looks at who's producing the most.
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The Merriam-Webster Dictionary Has Been Trolling Trump On Twitter For Months
Throughout the presidential campaign, the linguistic institution developed its funny style of delicately poking at Donald Trump and his associates on Twitter.
Facebook Tweaks Its 'Trending Topics' Algorithm To Better Reflect Real News
The update comes days after accusations surfaced online that the highly shared Women's March didn't show as trending on Facebook. The social site has been trying to curb fake news and filter bubbles.
Why Some Silicon Valley Tech Executives Are Bunkering Down For Doomsday
Journalist Evan Osnos discusses the Silicon Valley survivalists who are stockpiling food and weapons and investing in luxury underground bunkers. "They feel a sense of fragility in our politics."
Apple Looks To Compete With Netflix Originals, But Making Hits Is Hard
Apple is about to join Amazon and Netflix and get into the content-making business, sources say. Apple stands to boost revenue, analysts say, but finding success in Hollywood isn't easy.
Satirist Takes Berlin Holocaust Memorial Selfie-Takers To Task
A Berlin-based Israeli satirist tweaks selfies taken at the memorial to elicit discomfort — and reflection. The memorial, he says, is "not just another backdrop for goofy selfies."
How To Make Broadcast Towers More Bird-Friendly: Turn Off Some Lights
Millions of migratory birds die every year after slamming into broadcast and cell towers. Scientists found that turning off steady-beam lights on towers reduced bird fatalities by 70 percent.
'Like High-Definition From The Heavens'; NOAA Releases New Images Of Earth
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released the first public images from its new weather satellite. The agency says the satellite's data will lead to more accurate weather forecasts.
In West Bank, Witnesses To Conflict Are Using Video To Document What They See
This week, Israel will sentence a soldier convicted of killing a wounded Palestinian man last year in Hebron. A Palestinian shoemaker recorded a video of the shooting, which was shown at the trial.
Trump's Telecom Chief Is Ajit Pai, Critic Of Net Neutrality Rules
A champion of limited government, Pai has indicated plans to reel back Internet and other regulations. As FCC commissioner since 2012, Pai typically was a reliable opponent of Democrats' proposals.