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The entrance to SenseTime headquarters in Beijing shows who among the company's employees is inside the office and who is not (faded and tinted blue).

Facial Recognition In China Is Big Business As Local Governments Boost Surveillance

"The government is pushing the need for this technology from the top, so companies don't have big obstacles in making it happen," says an executive at a major Chinese artificial intelligence company.

Peter Saltonstall, president of the National Organization of Rare Disorders, speaks at a rally Tuesday in support of tax credits for companies that develop drugs for rare diseases.

Advocates For Patients With Rare Diseases Defend Tax Credits For Orphan Drugs

The Republican tax plan could reduce or eliminate federal tax credits that reward companies for developing drugs to treat rare diseases. People who benefit from the medicines have objected.

Marijuana plants are grown for medicinal purposes in a clandestine greenhouse in Mexico City in 2015. Mexico legalized medical marijuana in 2017, but recreational pot remains largely illegal.

In Mexico, Is Legalized Pot Just A Pipe Dream?

The Mexican tourism secretary said travel destinations like Cancún and Baja California Sur should legalize marijuana.

On Broadway, Daniel Breaker shines as Alexander Hamilton's greatest rival, Aaron Burr. In the kitchen, he also creates a stir, sir. But whether acting or cooking, both require perseverance and experimentation.

Hamilton's Aaron Burr Has Some Culinary Advice: Talk Less, Cook More (Creatively)

On Broadway, Daniel Breaker shines as Alexander Hamilton's greatest rival. In the kitchen, he also creates a stir, sir. But whether acting or cooking, both require perseverance and experimentation.

A scientist says pen refill reviews on Amazon are more informative that what the current peer review system offers on scientific work costing millions of dollars.

Scientists Aim To Pull Peer Review Out Of The 17th Century

Some scientists want to change the old-fashioned way scientific advancements are evaluated and communicated. But they have to overcome the power structure of the traditional journal vetting process.

Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel (center) speaks with President Trump during the Group of Seven summit in La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada, on June 9. The Trump administration has surprised and frustrated allies in areas including trade, security, human rights and the environment.

Opinion: 5 Ways The U.S. Retreated From The World Stage Under Trump This Year

In 2018, the Trump administration made good on its promises to unwind long-standing U.S. commitments to guarantee global security and prosperity, writes Ted Piccone of the Brookings Institution.

Federal Reserve Board Gov. Lael Brainard says a growing body of research suggests that diversity leads to better decision-making.

The Push To Break Up The Boys' Club At The Fed

At a time when more women than men are graduating from college and earning doctorates, just a third of Ph.D.s in economics go to women. Now there's an effort to increase women economists at the Fed.

Puerto Rico's governor pledged to run a transparent recovery process. But as billions of dollars are on the way, many people say there are indications that transparency may not be a top priority.

Advocates Fight 'Culture of Secrecy' In Post-Hurricane Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico's governor pledged to run a transparent recovery process. But as billions of dollars are on the way, many say there are indications that transparency may not be a top priority.

Kathleen Kraninger is director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an agency that was thwarted by the U.S. Department of Education from examining problems with a troubled student loan forgiveness program.

Exclusive: Turf War Blocked CFPB From Helping Fix Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The Trump administration blocked the nation's top consumer protection agency from digging into problems with a program designed to help police, firefighters and other public service workers.

China's Tech Giant Huawei Spans Much Of The Globe Despite U.S. Efforts To Ban It

America's lobbying against the brand has had limited success. Many countries in Europe, Africa, the Americas and the Middle East are continuing their 5G rollout with at least some Huawei equipment.

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