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We look at the decline in holiday spending in America and ask what surprises 2017 could bring. And Adrian Wooldridge takes on the ghosts of capitalism past, present and future

Another week, another pair of wins for José Mourinho’s all-conquering Red Army. Or something. Ed & Paul look back on victory against Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion, and  forward to Sunderland on Boxing Day, while shaking their heads slowly at the thought that anyone ever thought it was a good idea to give David […]

The gourmet fast-food chain's ordering app expands its reach to more cities.

The root causes of procrastination aren't always obvious. We dug into the scientific literature and found several, like a lack of self-compassion.

Mayor Ed Lee plans to announce Tuesday that he is hiring a veteran Los Angeles deputy police chief to lead the San Francisco force as it implements broad changes in the wake of several shootings of African Americans and Latinos, according to City Hall sources. The selection of Scott is certain to surprise friends and critics of Lee alike, with the mayor looking outside the city rather than promoting acting Police Chief Toney Chaplin — which many city leaders expected, and the officers’ union urged — or a member of his command staff. Читать дальше...

The following editorial appeared in the Wisconsin State Journal on Dec. 18:

In lieu of our regular introductory blurb, we'll just let the scientists who wrote this (we assume) tongue-in-cheek study explain it for themselves: "Overall, falls are considered the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations in older adults. Taking these factors into account, it seems as if SC could be likely to jeopardize Christmas Eve by slipping, tripping and falling. Consequentially, the present study aimed at examining whether the traditional “SC garb” (coat, beard, sag, cap

A few of WIRED's favorite gear and gadgets for homebodies.

Ever wonder what happens to a package when it gets shipped? We stuck a GoPro in a clear acrylic box, had it filming the entire time, and got a chance to see what the package went through on its way to your doorstep.

This recipe for Hanukkah's classic fried sweet encorporates a pastry chef's expertise and is finished with a decadent whipped chocolate ganache topping.

Sleep in style with a statement piece of bedroom furniture

In a statement, Trump condemned the assassination of Russia's Ambassador to Turkey saying the killing was carried out by a "radical Islamic terrorists."

This month, FlySafe looks at a critical component of your electronic tool kit: The Flight Risk Assessment Tool.

Flight attendant tips for dealing with unpleasant odours on an aeroplane

Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by filamentous fungi that cause a toxic response (mycotoxicosis) when ingested by farm and companion animals.

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How should libertarians broaden their understanding of the world beyond mere policy responses? Into what fields should libertarians extend methodological individualism? Anthony Comegna and Steve Horwitz comment.