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The Feds Gear Up for a Privacy Crackdown

Plus: Cisco gets hit by ransomware, Twilio gets phished, a new way to fight email spammers, and much more.
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Is Coal Mining Increasing East Kentucky’s Flood Risk?

Mountaintop removal destroyed Appalachia's land. Then came the floodwaters. 
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How to Pick the Right MacBook for You

Apple’s laptops are expensive, and you’ll have to make some hard choices to pick the right one. Let us help.
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30 Best Back-to-School Deals on Laptops, Headphones, and More

Gearing up for the new school year? We’ve found plenty of savings on all the essential gadgets and supplies. 
Out for Blood

The Double Life of an American Lake Monster

In the Great Lakes, sea lampreys are a scourge. In Europe, they’re an endangered cultural treasure. Can biologists suppress—and save—the species?
Don't Be Evil

3 Years of Misery Inside Google, the Happiest Company in Tech

Sexual harassment. Hate speech. Employee walkouts. The Silicon Valley giant is trapped in a war against itself. And there’s no end in sight.