Business
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Geologists Make It Official: We’re Not in an ‘Anthropocene’ Epoch
The field’s governing body ratified a vote by scientists on the contentious issue, ending a long effort to update the…
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Why Tech Companies Are Not Your Friends: Lessons From Roku
Roku recently changed its policy to make it even harder for customers to take legal action. It’s a reminder of…
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France Fines Google in A.I. Dispute With News Media
The French competition authority said the tech giant failed to negotiate fair licensing deals with media outlets and did not…
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Is Microsoft Building an Unassailable Lead in A.I.?
Hiring Mustafa Suleyman, the DeepMind co-founder, is a coup for the tech giant’s ambitions. But regulators may be skeptical.
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What to Watch on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve Meets
The central bank is not expected to change interest rates, but its economic projections will be in focus.
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Tech Giant Linked to France’s Cybersecurity Tumbles in Value
The French government said it would seek “a national solution” to protect Atos, a debt-burdened company that serves nuclear programs…
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Kate Middleton, Britney Spears and the Online Trolls Doubting Their Existence
Kate Middleton has long been a magnet for unproven rumors: She pressured an art gallery to remove a royal portrait!…
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Gannett and McClatchy Cut Back Relationship With A.P.
The Associated Press said the decisions by the two major newspaper chains “would not have a material impact on our…
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New Federal Rule Caps Most Credit Card Late Fees at $8
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said its new restriction would save households $10 billion a year in “junk fees.”
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Unilever to Cut 7,500 Jobs and Spin Off Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Unit
The consumer goods giant said the moves would make for a “simpler, more focused company” as consumers trade down to…