Intel Makes Biggest Bet In Its History
The chipmaker is purchasing a smaller chip manufacturer, Altera, for about $16.7 billion in cash.
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What Makes Algorithms Go Awry?
Every time you "Like" a Facebook post, among other things, you help provide data to an algorithm. But algorithms, like the humans who design them, aren't foolproof — and can reflect bias.
Amid Corruption Scandal, FIFA Delays Bidding On 2026 World Cup
The organization's secretary-general said it would be "nonsense" to begin the bidding process amid the turmoil. FIFA said its executive committee would discuss the process at a meeting later.
Tea Tuesdays: The Scottish Spy Who Stole China's Tea Empire
In the mid-1800s, Britain was a global superpower with a big weakness for tea, all of which came from China. But a botanist with a talent for espionage helped Britain swipe the secrets of tea.
Consumers In 'Grandfathered' Health Plans Can Face Higher Costs
These older policies existed before the health law was enacted in 2010 and haven't change much. They cover about a quarter of insured workers, and aren't subject to the same rules as Obamacare plans.
Drop In Demand Leads To Layoffs In Russia's Auto Market
Russia's economy is going through a slump brought on by low oil prices and Western sanctions. But if the country's auto market is any measure, the economy faces a long and difficult road ahead.
Retailers Use Time To Their Advantage; More Impulse Products Sold
Retailers have learned that the more time consumers spend in a store, the more likely they'll make impulse purchases. Stores are adapting the "shopping experience" accordingly.
How Apple Hopes To Take A Bite Out Of The News Business
With its new News app, Apple is doing something that has already been done. But it has an undeniably large built-in consumer base: hundreds of millions of iPhone and iPad users.
Insurer Uses Personal Data To Predict Who Will Get Sick
A Philadelphia health insurance company analyzes its clients' health data and other factors to find the frailest and assign them health coaches. That may improve health, but is it a breach of privacy?
Monsanto, Angling For Global Pesticide Dominance, Woos Syngenta
The world's biggest seed company wants to buy the world's biggest pesticide company. Syngenta is playing hard to get, but a veteran industry executive says the deal may happen.