London Became a Global Hub for Phone Theft. Now We Know Why. - The New York Times
Some phones are reset and sold to new users in Britain. But many are shipped to China and Algeria as part of a “local-to-global criminal business model,” the police said, adding that in China, the newest phones could be sold for up to $5,000, generating huge profits for the criminals involved.
Report Finds Lead in Naked Protein Powders and Other Popular Brands - The New York Times
The group, Consumer Reports, tested samples of 23 protein powders and shakes and found that more than two-thirds of them had more lead in a serving than it regards as safe for daily consumption.
See Advanced Weaponry the U.S. Is Deploying to the Caribbean - WSJ
U.S. military buildup includes F-35B jets, reaper drones and 10,000 troops—too few to invade Venezuela but enough to support more airstrikes
How Autism Cases Rose as Diagnosis Morphed Over Time - WSJ
“I have no doubt that a real increase in incidence and prevalence of autism is occurring,” said Dr. Philip Landrigan, a pediatrician and director of the global public-health program at Boston College. “But this increase is inflated by increased awareness among the general public of autism, and heightened diagnostic sensitivity.”
How Video Games Are Shaping a Generation of Boys, for Better and Worse - The New York Times
While the Digital Wellness Lab survey found that lonelier adolescents gamed more, gaming didn’t alleviate their loneliness — a pattern that was more pronounced for boys. This could be because those with weak social skills were more comfortable making friends online, but then got less practice interacting offline, researchers said.