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Spotting sociopathic behavior in children early can make a real difference in helping them—and their families—get the right support. While experts caution against labeling a child as a “sociopath,” certain traits—especially when persistent—may suggest conduct disorder or callous-unemotional behaviors that could evolve into antisocial personality disorder later on. Recognizing these…

Not everything was peachy in Central City.

A new wave of high-tech landlords is deploying “smart” thermostats that monitor and report tenant behavior directly. These devices are meant to conserve energy, but landlords are using them to spot tenants who set temperatures outside allowed ranges or who stay home too often. Tenants are waking up to alerts…

Pulling up to the pump seems harmless enough, but some gas stations are doing more than just selling fuel. They’ve begun tracking tire pressure—yes, tire pressure—as a window into consumer behavior. It might sound odd at first, but there’s logic behind it.