The Fall of Rome and the Lessons for America
IDEAS Edward J. Watts is the author of Mortal Republic: How Rome Fell Into Tyranny. He holds the Alkiviadis Vassiliadis Endowed Chair and is professor …
Manchester United given major transfer boost after surprise Liverpool decision
Manchester United will have one less rival in the transfer battle over Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey as it seems Liverpool are not set to pursue …
Hurricanes Are Slowing Down and Leaving More Damage When They Hit Land
Hurricanes are slowing down – and leaving behind a lot more damage when they make landfall, according to a new study. The study, published in …
Facebook’s Latest Crisis Has Earned it a Federal Investigation
Facebook Inc. is under investigation by a U.S. privacy watchdog over the use of personal data of 50 million users by a data analytics firm …
This Band Launched a Business Writing Theme Songs for Tech Companies
The final panel of a two-day conference in San Francisco was about to start, but first there was a surprise. Employees at a tech startup …
Manchester United eye shock transfer of in-form Premier League star to replace superstar David De Gea
Man United are said to be eyeing up a move for Brighton and Australia shot-stopper Matt Ryan as a replacement for current first choice goalkeeper …
The Real Scientific History Behind the Jurassic Park Dinosaurs
The Jurassic Park franchise — including Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, in theaters Friday, almost exactly 25 years after the first movie came out in 1993 …
When Neil Armstrong Went to the Moon, He Brought Souvenirs of the Wright Brothers’ Flight. Now They’re for Sale
In July of 1969, as Neil Armstrong and his crew headed toward the moon, the pioneering astronaut carried with him a very special souvenir, as …
Volvo Is Limiting its Cars’ Speeds to 110 Miles Per Hour
Car buyers who want to drive at breakneck speeds on Germany’s autobahn highways are about to lose Volvo as an option. The Swedish car brand, …
Apple Stock Is Getting Creamed After CEO Tim Cook Said iPhone Sales Are Slipping
Apple lowered its outlook for fiscal first-quarter revenue after an unexpected slowdown in demand from China and fewer upgrades to iPhone models. The company now …