The Astros won their second pennant in three years and hope to cement themselves as one of the best teams of the decade. The Nationals are making their first-ever Series appearance.

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Surveillance works best when the bad guys can see they're being watched. So why design smart-home security cameras to blend in so beautifully?

When the cracks in the facade begin to show, just keep calm and consider supply and demand.

Sure, youth and innocence are great. But what if experience is even greater? We might get more innovation if we let the elders take the lead.

These multitalented routers ensure that your home Wi-Fi isn't just stable and fast but also secure.

Each month we publish a six-word story—and it could be written by you. 

Once the $10 billion Webb Telescope is blasted into orbit, it will seek out water on Earth-like planets, stars being born, and more elusive interstellar quarry.

Small children (and sometimes bigger ones) can be as slippery as salmon. Keep an eye on them with a kid-friendly GPS tracker.

Both. Yes, authoritarians have co-opted tech. But the story is far from over.

Democracy is a kumbaya potluck where the whole class is invited. Silicon Valley's democratization, meanwhile, caters to infinite constituencies of one.

Your brain has better things to do than store secure passwords. Get a dedicated password manager to keep your login data synced and secure across all devices.

Don't trust the tech giants to safeguard all your information? We don't blame you. Here's a solid option for doing it yourself.

The new emperor wore an orange robe in a 30-minute ceremony attended by representatives from some 180 countries. His father, Emperor Akihito, abdicated in April.

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Ambassador William Taylor talked with compatriots in real time about his objections to President Trump's policy. Now he's scheduled to meet behind closed doors with members of Congress.

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Researchers have found that giving your brain an electrical stimulation while you sleep can lead to quicker learning and improved memory. Future You's episode 6 explores what this will mean in 2050.

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Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has been scrutinized for his age and his health, but his campaign has proven remarkably durable in the last week.

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She was detained because she couldn't get a court hearing. She couldn't get a hearing because they are available only to people in psychiatric beds and the state's psychiatric facilities are full.

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The Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing with U.S. diplomat James Jeffrey comes as Congress appears primed to consider new sanctions against Turkey.

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Trudeau's Liberal Party defeated the Conservatives, but still fell short of an outright majority. It will need to reach out to smaller rival parties to form a new government.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis charged Scott Israel with incompetence and dereliction of duty before and after the mass shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. A state Senate panel backs the governor.

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