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Hungary Wants Foreign Workers, So Long as They Aren’t Syrian Refugees

Thu, 15/09/2016 - 22:48
Facing a labor shortage, Hungary’s economic minister said the country only wants immigrant workers who share the country’s “cultural” background.

The World’s Largest Porn Site Just Asked Obama to Pardon Edward Snowden

Thu, 15/09/2016 - 21:51
Who would have thought that PornHub would weigh in on a whistleblower case.

Trump: I’ll Add 25 Million Jobs to the U.S. Economy

Thu, 15/09/2016 - 21:43
Trump laid out a fanciful and nearly impossible economic plan.

Colin Kaepernick Is Lucky He’s Not Japanese

Thu, 15/09/2016 - 21:17
National anthems have always inspired dissenters — but some countries treat their refuseniks better than others.

It’s All Fun and Games, Until Someone Unleashes Death Squads

Thu, 15/09/2016 - 21:13
Anyone wondering how the bare-knuckle populism of Donald Trump’s campaign would translate to office should take a look at the Philippines.

Is the Bayer-Monsanto Merger Too Big To Succeed?

Thu, 15/09/2016 - 20:51
The merger is likely to draw skepticism from U.S. and EU regulators.

House Bill to Ban Guantanamo Transfers Sets Up Showdown with Obama — and Clinton

Thu, 15/09/2016 - 20:22
The faceoff could put the Democratic nominee, who supports closing Guantanamo, on the spot as Republicans stress public anxiety over terrorism.

Did the Philippine President Once Execute a Man With an Uzi?

Thu, 15/09/2016 - 19:07
A man who testified before the Philippine Senate claims he witnessed the president execute a justice department official with a submachine gun.

In China, Fears of ‘Creeping Sharia’ Proliferate Online

Thu, 15/09/2016 - 18:51
The country’s Muslim minorities want more regulation for halal food. Opponents say it's a gateway to extremism.

Battleground ’16: Unpopularity Contest

Thu, 15/09/2016 - 17:27
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump's Colin Powell problem: Many voters dislike them both.

The Candidates Underperformed, Not Matt Lauer

Sat, 10/09/2016 - 17:28
MSNBC's Commander-in-Chief Forum on Wednesday night was revealing, more so than the subsequent commentary seems to acknowledge.

Longform’s Picks of the Week

Sat, 10/09/2016 - 00:38
The best stories from around the world.

Hajj DIY: Apps Are Making the Pilgrimage Easier Than it’s Ever Been

Fri, 09/09/2016 - 21:43
More than ever before, navigating the Hajj by smartphone is a real option.

Can This Man Save The Europe-Turkey Migrant Deal?

Fri, 09/09/2016 - 21:14
Gerald Knaus came up with the plan that stopped the flood of refugees from Turkey into Europe. Now it’s teetering on the brink of failure -- and he’s launched a one-man effort to save it.

Can U.S. Missile Defenses Keep Up With the North Korean Threat?

Fri, 09/09/2016 - 20:19
Pyongyang is building more powerful nuclear weapons and more advanced ballistic missiles, forcing Washington and its allies to rethink how to counter the North’s advancing arsenal

Why Did Sanctions Fail Against North Korea?

Fri, 09/09/2016 - 20:10
The isolated regime conducted its fifth and most powerful nuclear test on Friday just months after the U.N. imposed new economic penalties. Are sanctions good for anything?

Facebook Can’t Tell the Difference Between a Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photo and Child Porn

Fri, 09/09/2016 - 17:49
The social media site just keeps deleting an iconic Vietnam War photo.

North Korea’s Nuke Program Is Way More Sophisticated Than You Think

Fri, 09/09/2016 - 17:40
This is now a serious nuclear arsenal that threatens the region and, soon, the continental United States.

House Passes Bill Allowing 9/11 Victims to Sue Saudi Officials

Fri, 09/09/2016 - 17:12
The White House has pledged to veto the bill if it passes in the House.

The problem with the Stanford report’s sanguine estimate on artificial intelligence

Fri, 09/09/2016 - 16:43
Stanford has undertaken an important effort: envisioning the implications of artificial intelligence over a 100-year span.

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