28 April 2009: Morning

As swine flu cases crop up around the world, countries tighten border controls, brace for the threat of infection.

A culture built on physical contact has become a culture muted by fear, by suspicion, a distrust of others, and even ourselves. Daniel Hernandez on All Things Considered.

After the SARS outbreak, Hong Kong installed infrared facial temperature scanners and an extensive infrastructure, preparing the city to deal with infection.

How Japanese scientists are using surrogate mackerel to save the bluefin tuna from extinction--and for your sushi plate.

Same-sex couples are denied 1,100 rights that come with marriage.

A list of the crimes committed by Ferris Bueller and his friends during their day off.

Trib runs a story touting awards won on Friday night--without mentioning which of the award-winning writers they laid off on Wednesday.

"My first instinct is not to Google someone when I meet them." How Vice magazine helped catch a hipster grifter.

Expensive running shoes are not a necessity, and you may be better off jogging barefoot.

Videos: Cat jumping into and out of a box; Jarron Gilbert jumps out of a pool.

An infographic of Evel Knievel's motorcycle jumps from 1965 to 1977.

Two wheels good: How electric bicycles are changing the face of traffic in Shanghai--to little Western interest.

As China boosts investments in green tech, expect a new space race as the U.S. tries to keep up.