Italy And Vatican City Are On High Alert After Threats From ISIS
ROME (RNS) The Italian government is on high alert after threats from the Islamic State called Italy “the nation signed with the blood of the cross.” Italy is one of…
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‘We had to adapt’: Syrian refugees inject fresh life, business into camp
“We had to adapt,” he said. It’s not just about coming up with business innovations or delivery options. Thinking outside the box becomes a necessity when you’re essentially living in…
Better Fitness Through Your Phone
Many of us have invested in the wristbands or other wearable devices that tell us how many steps we’ve taken, calories we’ve burned and other information. But an interesting new…
When chemistry meets couture: Clothes that change color with the climate
But most striking is the chameleonic couture on display. A bejeweled headdress, created with Swarovski’s gemstones division, changes color based on the heat generated by the wearer’s neural activity, thanks…
Officials: Detainee swapped for Bergdahl suspected of militant activities
This is the first known suggestion that any of the detainees involved in the exchange may be trying to engage again in militant activity. It comes at a politically sensitive…
Rapper Tiny Doo facing long prison sentence over lyrics
San Deigo-based rapper Tiny Doo has already spent eight months in prison, and faces 25 years to life in prison if convicted under a little-known California statute that makes it…
Gaming to death: What turns a hobby into a health hazard?
While these cases are extremely rare, it does beg the question of why gaming can lead to such excessive behavior. I have spent nearly three decades studying videogame addiction and…
Third Ottawa man remains in custody on terror-related charges
Suliman Mohamed, 21, stood watching the court proceedings before being remanded into custody. He wore a brown-colored, hooded jacket and was carefully watched by his parents, sitting in the front…
Future cities may harvest energy from human footsteps
Tomorrow Transformed explores innovative approaches and opportunities available in business and society through technology. From footfalls to climbing stairs, to opening doors, the cities of the future will look at…