December 10, 2018

Every Move You Make, They'll Be Watching You

Dozens of companies use smartphone locations to help advertisers and even hedge funds. They say it's anonymous, but the data shows how personal it is.
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Dozens of companies use smartphone locations to help advertisers and even hedge funds. They say it's anonymous, but the data shows how personal it is.
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The Real Roots Of American Rage
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As long as there has been inequality among humans, death has been seen as the great leveler. Just like the rest of us, the rich and powerful have had to accept that youth is fleeting, that strength and health soon fail and that all possessions must be relinquished within a few decades. Yet this might soon change dramatically.
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A Killing Season
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Monsanto's new herbicide was supposed to save US farmers from financial ruin. Instead, it upended the agriculture industry, pitting neighbor against neighbor in a struggle for survival.
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