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Jun 26, 2017

Before Amazon deal, Whole Foods also stood for moderate executive pay

Among other things, Amazon's deal to buy Whole Foods will mark the end of one of the most reasonable executive compensation schemes in America. No executive at the company is allowed to be paid more than 19 times the average worker's...
Jun 26, 2017

Coal on the Rise in China, US, India After Major 2016 Drop

China, the United States and India have been ramping up coal mining in 2017, making an abrupt departure from last year's record global declines for the heavily-polluting fuel.
Jun 26, 2017

Italy bank deal lifts Europe shares, dollar on back foot

Shares rose in Europe on Monday, with Italian banks gaining after a deal to wind up two failed regional lenders, while the dollar and U.S. bond yields held close to recent lows as subdued inflation raised questions over the outlook...
Jun 26, 2017

Windows is trying to escape the PC, again

Windows 10S and Windows on ARM see Microsoft looking beyond the standard PC again. Can it succeed this time?
Jun 26, 2017

Google's new campaign asks for your best Pixel and Pixel XL photos

Most artists today would gladly tell you a story or two of when they were asked to do some work "for the exposure" (also known as "for free").
Jun 24, 2017

Google is Closer Than Ever to a Quantum Computer Breakthrough

Google is on schedule to produce a 49 qubit chip and achieve quantum supremacy by the end of 2017. This is a critical step along the way to functional quantum computers that can achieve problems far beyond the capacity of traditional...
Jun 24, 2017

Finland's Universal Basic Income Program Is Already Reducing Stress for Recipients

Though still in its relative infancy, Finland's basic income program is already showing promise, encouraging participants to pursue more opportunities than they would if they were receiving traditional welfare assistance, while also...
Jun 24, 2017

Intel Announces Deal to Bring Virtual Reality Tech to the Olympics

Intel has signed up as a sponsor of the Olympic games through 2024. The company is expected to bring its VR, AI, drone, and wireless technologies to enhance viewer experience and hopefully attract a younger demographic.