Germany plans to remove owner liability for piracy on open Wi-Fi hotspots—report

Ars Technica | 2016-05-13

A German law that made Wi-Fi hotspot owners responsible for illegal downloads, even if they were performed by other users or members of the public, will reportedly be repealed. The country's coalition government has agreed to change the "Störerhaftung" law, which has led to many people receiving...

The real story behind McDonald’s mysterious 'Gold Card' — the ticket to unlimited free fast food that Bill Gates and Warren Buffett have in their wallets

Business Insider | 2016-05-13

When Rob Lowe appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live with a golden McDonald’s card last November, one big question remained: How could the Average Joe get his own card that granted him access to unlimited McDonald's? Not easily, a little sleuthing revealed. The first complication: Rob Lowe's Gold Card was...

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World’s oldest person dies in New York at age 116

Indian Express | 2016-05-13

In a 2015 file photo, Lois Judge (left) holds a 1939 photo of her aunt Susannah Mushatt Jones during an interview in Jones’ room at the Vandalia Avenue Houses, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Jones, the world’’s oldest person, has died in New York at age 116. (Source: AP) Robert...

Childhood obesity targeted in possible crackdown on unhealthy food ads

Belfast Telegraph | 2016-05-13

Adverts for unhealthy food targeted at children could be banned across all media as part of efforts to tackle the obesity epidemic. The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has launched a public consultation on proposals to limit the placement of ads for products high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS)...

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Ibrahimovic changed PSG - Blanc

FourFourTwo | 2016-05-13

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, and Laurent Blanc has hailed the Swede's impact on the club. A saddened Laurent Blanc lauded departing star Zlatan Ibrahimovic for helping shape Paris Saint-Germain. The 34-year-old announced on Friday he was leaving...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: The 'King And Legend' Leaves Paris Saint-Germain

Newsweek | 2016-05-13

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was never going to exit Parc des Princes with anything but a bucket full of brio and a hamper full of hubris. The Swedish striker was in the final season...

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Saudi in no position to set conditions for Iran pilgrims: MP

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ABC News | 2016-05-13

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CNN | 2016-05-13

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China Plans World's Largest Particle Collider to Unlock Universe's Mysteries

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