The most widely adopted computer language in history, COBOL is now causing a host of problems. It's also dangerously difficult to remove.

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Judgements of politeness go beyond language and culture – they are also deeply tied to emotion and moral intuition.

Several of the Earth’s systems are changing faster than predicted as global temperatures rise, scientists say. By David Gelles The suit accuses the agency of illegally repealing the endangerment ...