John Hughes, the producer, writer and director whose 1980s films such as "Sixteen Candles," "The Breakfast Club" and "Some Kind of Wonderful" offered a sharp-eyed look at teenagers and their social habits, has died, according to a statement from his representative. He was 59. Hughes died of a heart attack while taking a morning walk in Manhattan, according to the statement.
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Watching TV: Even Worse for Kids Than You Think
It’s no secret that sedentary behavior contributes to obesity and chronically poor health. But not all sedentary behaviors are created equal, according to a new study that examines the link between blood pressure in children and their choice of inactive pastimes, including watching TV, using the computer and reading. Researchers in the U.S
Why Google’s Eric Schmidt Resigned from Apple’s Board
In a shockingly unsurprising move, Google CEO Eric Schmidt resigned from Apple Inc.’s board of directors today. This was inevitable, since both companies are staking their future growth on the explosion in mobile computing. So why did it take so long
Leaving Iran While Looking Over Your Shoulder: A Reporter’s Diary
Two days before leaving Tehran and three weeks after Iranian Intelligence had come around looking for me, I was taking no chances. The notes, essays and photos on the protests I had been regularly sending back for publication would have to be sent to the States separately…with my grandma. She had a flight to the U.S.
Recession reality bites Japan’s anime industry
Given the magnitude of Japan’s recession, it should perhaps come as little surprise that the fantasy-obsessed animation industry has received a hard dose of reality. Yasuo Yamaguchi, executive director of the Association of Japanese Animators, said the industry has been rocked by the country’s deepest recession since World War II.
Analysis: Microsoft wants some of Google’s good thing
Microsoft knows a good thing when it sees it. And what Google has going on with its search advertising business is a good thing — which, of course, is why Microsoft want a bigger piece of it
Looking for a clean beach? Consult the stars
Going to the beach has become a lot like looking for hotel accommodations: If it has a one-star ranking, you know you’re in for nothing but trouble.
‘Dragon Fighter’ shines the light on Uyghur grievances
She’s been compared to the Dalai Lama, the Chinese Tibetan Buddhist leader, but the name Rebiya Kadeer doesn’t ring a bell to many people outside of China. Nevertheless, the world-famous man and the relatively obscure woman share similarities that chime with political relevance.
An Apple tablet could pit iTunes against Amazon
With rumors piling up about a forthcoming Apple tablet, it appears more and more likely that such a device will emerge soon.
FDA warns against body-building products claiming steroids
The Food and Drug Administration warned the public Tuesday not to use body-building products marketed as containing steroids or steroid-like substances. The agency said many of the products are sold as dietary substances, but are actually unapproved and misbranded drugs. “Products marketed for body building and claiming to contain steroids or steroid-like substances are illegal and potentially quite dangerous,” said the agency’s commissioner, Dr.