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TechnoLogical: Apple privacy put to the test

By Grace Hill | March 11, 2013, 8:33 p.m. | In News Blog »

For iPhone users, the currently pending Apple privacy lawsuit is particularly unsettling.

Who's in line for the girl's bathroom?

By Mimi Verdonk | March 9, 2013, 11:46 a.m. | In News Blog »

As a first grader at Eagleside Elementary School in Fountain, Colo., Mathis is treated no differently than any other female student, except for one thing: she can't use the girls' bathroom.

NewsChips: Possible HIV Cure for babies

By Janvi Raichura | March 7, 2013, 5:39 p.m. | In News Blog »

A two and a half year old girl from Mississippi is the first child, and the second person in world, reported to have been cured of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

SilverStyle: Kim Kardashian is pregnant and blind

By Stacy Mathew | March 6, 2013, 12:18 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Okay, so Kim Kardashian isn't blind, but based on her recent outfit choices it is easy to believe so. The reality TV star announced her pregnancy in December and has been showing off baby Kimye by wearing the most unflattering outfits, probably hand picked by her baby daddy Kanye West.

TechnoLogical: The debacle of technological growth

By Richard Chen | March 4, 2013, 10:38 p.m. | In News Blog »

Every push for innovation has its costs and if we overlook the consequences, our own intellect becomes a double-edged sword in making progress.

What to do when you're feeling blue

By Aanchal Johri | March 2, 2013, 1:20 p.m. | In Connections Blog »

According to a report done by the American Physiological Association, young adults, ages 18 to 33, have reported the highest levels of stress.

NewsChips: John Kerry believes Americans "have the right to be stupid"

By Temi Ibirogba | Feb. 28, 2013, 6:44 p.m. | In News Blog »

While speaking to German students in Berlin on Tuesday, the new Secretary of State, John Kerry voiced his belief during the speech that "In America you have the right to be stupid, if you want to be."

SilverStyle: The best dressed at the Oscars

By Lily Gates | Feb. 27, 2013, 9:49 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

The Oscars is not only one of the biggest nights for movies, but also one of the biggest nights for celebrity fashion. At last year's Oscars, the standout celebs were draped in a lot of pale nude, white or black gowns. This year, the most stunning dresses incorporated elegant shapes and metallic accents.

Women take the wheel

By Mimi Verdonk | Feb. 26, 2013, 6:21 p.m. | In Sports Blog »

In a world where the punch line of jokes about bad driving often end with a woman behind the wheel, NASCAR driver Danica Patrick's eighth place finish in Sunday's Daytona 500 speaks volumes.

NewsChips: Sequester showdown

By Grace Hill | Feb. 21, 2013, 6:34 p.m. | In News Blog »

Sequestration, which will happen unless Congress reaches a deal before then, is likely inevitable due to the current gridlock and inaction.

SilverStyle: Hard shell or gel for your cell

By Aanchal Johri | Feb. 20, 2013, 4:54 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

We can all remember the days when we accidentally dropped our phones on the floor and were horrified to watch as the battery pack and cover detached and scattered across the floor.

TechnoLogical: On the lookout for meteors

By Urvi Banerjee | Feb. 18, 2013, 11:02 p.m. | In News Blog »

On Friday, a ten-ton meteor shattered over Russia's Ural Mountains.

NewsChips: Buying guns should be illegal already

By Caroline Gabriel | Feb. 14, 2013, 10:16 p.m. | In News Blog »

If the lack of action taken involving gun control is a matter of people thinking the shootings will not happen to them, locals can think again. Early Tuesday morning in College Park, Md., two University of Maryland students were found dead and another injured in an alleged murder-suicide.

How to avoid debt as a Senior

By Stacy Mathew | Feb. 13, 2013, 8:22 p.m. | In Connections Blog »

A lot of us didn't even know that senior year could cost so much, and plenty of us are already broke. Luckily, we have a few tips on ways that you can actually save for the last semester of High School

Ray Lewis: football star or criminal?

By Jack Estrin | Feb. 8, 2013, 12:36 p.m. | In Sports Blog »

When Ray Lewis took the field for the American Football Conference (AFC) champion Baltimore Ravens this Sunday in the Super Bowl, many saw a hall of fame middle linebacker, famous for his motivational speeches and hard hits.

NewsChips: Boy Scouts back away from progress

By Emma Yeager | Feb. 7, 2013, 7:30 p.m. | In News Blog »

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) set themselves back yesterday when the organization announced it was deferring a re-evaluation of its policy on accepting gay members and troop leaders until May.

Around the school in 100 days

By Mimi Verdonk | Feb. 7, 2013, 2:16 p.m. | In Connections Blog »

48,000 minutes. 800 hours. 100 days. Yes, ladies and gentleman, today, Thursday, Feb. 7, is the 100th day of school (feel free to hold the applause).

SilverStyle: Queen Bey blasted for bodysuit

By Grace Hill | Feb. 6, 2013, 8:32 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Although many aspects of the game were exciting, including the 34-minute power outage, everyone knows that the real reason so many people tuned in is Beyoncé and her halftime show.

TechnoLogical: The Blackberry Z10 has arrived

By Temi Ibirogba | Feb. 4, 2013, 4:23 p.m. | In News Blog »

The newest smartphone on the market, the Blackberry Z10, was just released in the United Kingdom and is set to be released this March in the US.

SilverStyle: A Sock Sensation

By Lily Gates | Jan. 30, 2013, 11:17 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Introducing: "Sock game."

TechnoLogical: The 21st Century Nuclear Weapon

By Aanchal Johri | Jan. 28, 2013, 5:43 p.m. | In News Blog »

When computer users periodically check up on their Norton AntiVirus and McAfee scanners, they may think they are safe from all cyber threats. However, cyber security extends beyond protection from viruses found on home computers.