Why Europe Is Willing To Regulate Tech More Than The U.S.
Though Congress has had many tech executives testify on Capitol Hill about their operations, it hasn't led to any major regulations of the tech industry.
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Commercial Airliners Had Their Safest Year Ever, Flight Trackers Say
There were no fatalities on commercial passenger jets anywhere in the world in 2017, according to two groups that track airplane crash data. Air travel has grown steadily safer in the past decades.
Logan Paul, YouTube Star, Apologizes As Critics Slam Video Showing Dead Body
Before publishing footage from Japan's "suicide forest," Logan Paul said, "tomorrow's vlog will be the craziest and most real video I've ever uploaded."
Car Thefts Rise In North Carolina After 10-Year Decline
Vehicle thefts are on the rise again in North Carolina after a decade-long decline.
Clean Meat, Via Lab, Is On The Way
Would you eat beef, chicken, even foie gras grown from animal cells in the lab? Anthropologist Barbara J. King takes a look at new food technologies.
China's Most Popular Mobile Game Charges Into American Market
Tencent's Arena Of Valor faces challenges coming into the U.S. market, including unbundling from the company's popular social app and American gamers' less-intense focus on mobile.
Chinese Advances In Artificial Intelligence
China's top search engine Baidu is leading the country's drive to dominate AI. The company says its aims are purely commercial, but China also seeks a strategic and military advantage over rivals.
Emojis Of 2018: Bagels, Kangaroos, Redheads Are In. 'Frowning Pile Of Poo' Is Out
The committee that selects emojis for 2018 has narrowed down its selection for the new batch.
Apple Issues Apology After Admitting To Slowing Down Older iPhones
Apple is doing damage control after iPhone owners expressed outrage when the company admitted to intentionally slowing down older phones to preserve battery life. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Will Oremus, who is covering the story for Slate, now that Apple has put out an unsigned apology.
Move Over, 'Despacito.' These Videos Also Ruled YouTube In 2017
To see how the world wastes time ... er, explores cultural phenomena ... check out some of the top videos by country from YouTube Rewind's rankings for 2017.