Computer forecasts that predict where and when crimes will happen by analysing past patterns should help police channel resources where they are needed most. The technique, now under trial in the US, could be available for routine use within a year.
Police “crime maps” that identify areas prone to illegal activity are commonplace. But a more [...]

Jobs have left before, but this time America’s
place in the global economy is at stake.
The issue du jour is being framed as “jobs,” which is a shame because that sounds like a movie we’ve seen before, and it isn’t. Yes, American companies are firing U.S. workers in rising numbers while hiring more foreign workers, [...]