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The world’s top climate scientists issued their most definitive report yet on the challenges and risks of climate change -- specifically human-caused global warming. The report is six years in the making, because climate science operates at a glacial pace. Congress also seems to move at a glacial pace -- except when it has to move faster. And the deadline for a government shutdown looms next week. Also, Carlyle Group private equity is investing in Dr Dre’s Beats Electronics. It’s a vote of confidence in the company’s ability to be more than a fad, and to expand into other audio electronics globally.

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Sep 27, 2013
Two tech innovations celebrate turning 15 today.

Dre, Beats, headphones and possible cultural domination

Sep 27, 2013
A private equity group is investing in Dr. Dre’s Beats Electronics. It’s a vote of confidence in the company’s ability to be more than a fad.

NCAA video game deal could pave way to pay players

Sep 27, 2013
EA Sports announced it will stop selling its college football video game and separately settled a lawsuit with former players.

This is "virtually certain" to be a story about climate change

Sep 27, 2013
The world’s top climate scientists issued their most definitive report yet on the challenges and risks of climate change.

Mobile dating apps try to woo women

Sep 27, 2013
As the online dating scene moves to mobile apps, Tinder is the first to really gain a following with women.

Why we need the government shutdown to happen

Sep 27, 2013
From the government shutdown to the debt ceiling and everything in between, covering this week's news in the Weekly Wrap.

Comedy on Vine and YouTube: Bo Burnham

Sep 27, 2013
Comedian Bo Burnham talks about his new book of poems and his theory behind comedy.

Syrian-Americans find ways to help from afar

Sep 27, 2013
Metro Detroit has one of the nation’s largest and oldest Syrian communities, where ex-pats work to help family and friends back in Syria.

The world’s top climate scientists issued their most definitive report yet on the challenges and risks of climate change — specifically human-caused global warming. The report is six years in the making, because climate science operates at a glacial pace. Congress also seems to move at a glacial pace — except when it has to move faster. And the deadline for a government shutdown looms next week. Also, Carlyle Group private equity is investing in Dr Dre’s Beats Electronics. It’s a vote of confidence in the company’s ability to be more than a fad, and to expand into other audio electronics globally.

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