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An welchem Ort der Erde bist du am weitesten weg von allen Menschen?

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Danish architect Bjarke Ingels is building twisted towers that border the High Line.

Lawrence W. Reed's new book details examples of how heroes are made. The book is Real Heroes: Inspiring True Stories of Courage, Character, and Conviction.

Throughout history, kings and emperors have promised “freedoms” to their people. Yet these freedoms were really only permissions handed down from on high. The American Revolution inaugurated a new vision: People have basic rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and government must ask permission from them. Sadly, our modern bureaucratic society has turned back the clock, transforming America into a nation where our freedoms — the right to speak freely, to earn a living, to own a gun... Читать дальше...

He is the first teenager to win 40 wins on the ATP Tour since 2006. He’s tall, athletic, imposing –graceful. He’s good on all surfaces, tough against all opponents, and he just might become the first teenager to finish in the ATP’s Top 20 in a decade. He is Germany’s Alexander Zverev, better known simply as Sascha.

Maths busking, a historic cycle tour and much more

In honor of the Big Mac's 50th birthday, here's why this author loves the Big Mac and what it represents — and why you should, too.

Philip Coggan joins host Simon Long to explain what's next for the pound in the light of the latest flash crash in its value. Also: Ryan Avent delves into the work that won the latest Economics Nobel prize

Economic adjustments are just one part of the story

"She always loved bomber jackets, she actually dressed quite American preppy"

Halloween is hands-down one of the best holidays, especially for kids. 

UCLA’s Dr. Dennis Hong gives us a glimpse into a new project that could change the way we think about interactive gaming.

Russia's recent military exercises with Pakistan showed that Moscow still views many international issues through the prism of its relations with the U.S. Such a position might put Russia-India relations at risk.

The “turn to the East” has dramatically changed Russia's strategy towards China and many underlying assumptions. It has also dramatically influenced the mainstream analysis of Chinese security intentions in Northeast Asia. The influence of this major shift in national policy, as well as policymakers' and scholars' perceptions of China, was felt throughout 2015.

The most galvanising quotes from gay or bisexual politicians, actors, musicians, leaders, members of the clergy, athletes and royalty

Warning: This recap for “The Adventures of Supergirl” episode of Supergirl contains spoilers. You wouldn’t think it, but almost getting canceled last season was the best possible thing that could have happened to Supergirl. Now, instead of four vaguely similar cape and cowl shows, there is the vengeance-driven soap opera of Arrow, the family-driven sci-fi of The Flash, the swashbuckling goofiness of Legends of Tomorrow, and the tireless optimism of Supergirl — which plants its flag boldly on The CW with a knockout season opener. Читать дальше...

Guest: Erika Monahan is an Associate professor in History at the University of New Mexico. She specializes in commerce, corruption, and empire in early modern Eurasia. She’s the author of The Merchants of Siberia: Trade in Early Modern Russia published by Cornell University Press. Music: Tom Waits, “All the World is Green,” Blood Money, 2002.

The real Sydney, not just the Opera House and bridge.

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SAN FRANCISCO – FAA Administrator Michael Huerta joined local officials today in dedicating the new, environmentally friendly airport traffic control tower at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Rising up in a graceful flare, the new tower is 221 feet tall.  The 650 square-foot controller

FAA urges passengers onboard aircraft to power down and not use Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Devices.

WASHINGTON, D.C.  -- The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $78,000 civil penalty against Amazon.com, Inc., for allegedly violating the Hazardous Materials Regulations. The FAA alleges that on August 7, 2015, Amazon offered FedEx an undeclared

Tis the season to be frightened…

Future wet suits with surface textures like the thick fur of otters that trap insulating air layers could keep tomorrow's divers warmer in icy waters.