terrorism

This week’s rundown of must-read articles examines looming threats from all over the globe. But first, I’d like to address a risk you could run into on any given day — right in your own home.

Finance and lifestyle guru James Altucher has a lot to say on the issue of cybersecurity — and for good reason. Cyber threats are ever growing, and most Americans are walking around completely unprotected. ​

I can’t stress the importance of being prepared enough. Even if terrorism subsides, cyberattacks cease and the economy rallies to new heights, there’s still the unpredictability of natural disasters. To that end, this week’s articles are all about prepping — why it’s more crucial than ever, where to start and how to do it without spending a dime.

Most of you are busy with food shopping or house cleaning or packing to visit relatives this week, but please take a moment to check out these five must-read articles. There’s plenty of valuable information, including one extra step you should take to stay safe for the holidays.

The long reach of terrorism and daily violence affects your health.

“Everything is proceeding as I have foreseen.” — Emperor Palpatine, The Return of the Jedi Jon Stewart made great comedic hay during the Bush Administration out …

In times of war and national emergency, it’s sometimes necessary to sacrifice civil liberties to secure vital gains in public safety. In those cases, …

Amidst all the revelations about how the American people, many of whom are absolutely convinced they live in a free society, have their telephone …

Image: Shutterstock BitInstant CEO Charlie Shrem, along with alleged co-conspirator Robert Faiella, was arrested by federal authorities last week for allegedly laundering more than …

In the Huffington Post last week, Glenn Greenwald, Slate contributor Ryan Gallagher, and Ryan Grim had an investigative piece reporting that the NSA had …