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As northern Europe warms, the light-colored butterflies and dragonflies typically found in the Mediterranean are moving north, and outcompeting their darker-colored rivals. Erika Beras reports

In an article that went viral in 1989, Francis Fukuyama advanced the notion that with the death of communism history had come to an end in the sense that liberalism — democracy and market capitalism — had triumphed as an ideology. Fukuyama will be joined by other scholars to examine this proposition in the light of experience during the subsequent quarter century.

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Всемирная служба Би-би-си вместе с ведущим украинским телеканалом новостей "24" продолжает серию телевизионных дебатов "Время вопросов".

Holds onto the second spot for a year, with a different positioning than others

When S.C. Johnson scion Curt Johnson was first charged with repeated sexual assault of a child in 2011, he faced a prison term of up to 40 years if convicted. Instead, on Friday, he was sentenced to four months in jail when he pleaded guilty to reduced charges.

Are the new calls for gun control any different from the old ones? Cato Institute Chairman Robert A. Levy weighs in.

Love the music but hate the mud? Here are some fine wellies to keep your dancing feet dry

The Miami River area, minutes away from the trendier South Beach, can be a little dodgy. But it's fast becoming the Williamsburg of Miami.

CEO and co-founder of Motif Investing, Hardeep Walia, explains the concept behind his company, which allows users to invest in ideas on one of the first social investing platforms.

WIRED senior writer Steven Levy talks with eBay’s R.J. Pittman on the future of shopping, the growth of mobile, and how to build an engaging experience in the digital marketplace.

CEO and co-founder of Motif Investing, Hardeep Walia, explains the concept behind his company, which allows users to invest in ideas on one of the first social investing platforms.

WIRED senior writer Steven Levy talks with eBay’s R.J. Pittman on the future of shopping, the growth of mobile, and how to build an engaging experience in the digital marketplace.

Your Pic = Free Soccer Gear! Capture the spirit of No. 1 Soccer Camps in a picture and win an Adidas Prize Pack!  One entry from each camp location will be selected to win by the No. 1 staff. The winner will be notified on the final day of camp and showcased on our website … Continue reading "No.1 Soccer Camps’ 2014 Photo Contest"

Long before the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, the Atari 2600 was heralded as the next generation of gaming. Look no further than the sweet joystick and the detailed graphics to see why it’s considered one of the holy grails of video game consoles.

Long before the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, the Atari 2600 was heralded as the next generation of gaming. Look no further than the sweet joystick and the detailed graphics to see why it’s considered one of the holy grails of video game consoles.

Park In-bee, South Korea's top female golfer, captured the Manulife Financial LPGA Classic title, tying the course record at Waterloo, Ontario.

South Korean singer-rapper Psy unveiled the music video for his new single “Hangover,” featuring American rapper Snoop Dogg, but the reaction on social media is, well, a little queasy.

I elected to retain the on deck anchor locker when installing the Quick windlass in 2013. After one winter in the Bahamas I can more clearly see the Pros and Cons of this choice.

Jordan is an amateur photographer — and a good one, at that. And he happens to live in one of the world’s most beautiful places: Utah. Although he lives in the northern part of the state, his Tumblr Geographilic has been full of glorious red-rock Southern Utah landscapes lately. Think Bryce and Zion National Parks or John Ford Point (named for the director who loved to shoot Westerns here) in Monument Valley. Other favorite places: Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons, Washington, D.C., and Japan. ...