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Cyberattacks on elections, public infrastructure and national security are increasingly being seen as the new normal, according to a global survey on cybersecurity.

In rural Malawi, families send girls as young as 12 years old for “initiation,” a traditional, cultural practice that marks a child’s entry into adulthood. But child rights campaigners say the ritual entices young girls into early sex, marriage and teenage pregnancy,  forcing many to drop out of school. One local organization is seeking to change this by teaching initiation counselors to give girls age-appropriate information.

VIDEO: As marine farming grows worldwide, there is an urgent need to study the effects—both positive and negative—on the local ecosystems. Deana Mitchell visits Tomales Bay in northern California where researchers are using the latest drone technology to investigate.

VIDEO: More than a billion people in the world speak English, while another 2 billion are in the process of learning it. English grammar horrifies and bewilders many, even native speakers. One seasoned linguist decided to make it easier for New Yorkers. Grammar guru Ellen Jovin’s mission is to help people navigate the confusing world of American English.

The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces Monday confirmed the arrest of five Islamic State foreign fighters and the handover of five more to their governments in efforts to rid eastern Syria of the jihadists.