Britain Buys Into China’s ‘One Belt’ Initiative, but Washington Offers Warning
Britain has made clear its desire to be part of China’s so-called ‘One Belt One Road Initiative’ — a cornerstone...
Suspected Spam King Extradited to US
Spain has extradited to the United States a Russian citizen who is suspected of being one of the world’s most...
Apple Dealing with iPhone Jitters, Coming Off Big Quarter
Apple is making more money than ever, but it still doesn’t seem to be enough to keep everyone happy. Not...
Can a Better Electric Motor Save the Planet?
If Nikola Tesla, the legendary genius who invented the electric induction motor were alive today, he would no doubt be...
EBay Investors Cheer Move to Ditch PayPal as Main Payments Partner
Shares of eBay hit an all-time high on Thursday after the e-commerce platform unveiled a plan to take more control...
India Announces Raft of Measures for Rural Development
With an eye on general elections next year, India has announced several populist measures that include a health insurance program...
5 Things: What Yellen’s Fed Tenure Will be Remembered For
When Janet Yellen leaves the Federal Reserve this weekend after four years as chair, her legacy will include having shattered...
Dating App Tinder Cited for Age Discrimination
A California court has ruled that the popular dating app Tinder violated age discrimination laws by charging users 30 and...
Connected Thermometer Tracks Spread, Intensity of Flu
This year’s flu season in the U.S. is the worst in 15 years and health officials predict there are weeks...
Connected Thermometer Tracks the Spread and Intensity of the Flu
When a child feels sick, one of the first things a parent does is reach for a thermometer. That common...
Mugabe’s Demise Brings Hope to Zimbabwe’s Ousted White Farmers
A new political dawn in Zimbabwe has sparked talk among farmers of land reform and the return of some whites...
Mugabe’s Political Demise Brings Hope to Zimbabwe’s Ousted White Farmers
A new political dawn in Zimbabwe has sparked talk among farmers of land reform and the return of some whites...
Refugees Ready to Go Green, Become ‘Innovation Hubs’
Many refugees would like to buy low-carbon stoves and lights but poor access in camps and a lack of funding...
Colorful Makeover Puts Mumbai Slum on Tourist Map
A colorful paint job has transformed one of Mumbai’s drab hilltop slums into a tourist destination, even prompting comparisons with...
Amazon Wades Into Health Care With Berkshire, JPMorgan
Amazon is diving into health care, teaming up with Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and the New York bank JPMorgan Chase,...
As Trade Tensions Rise With US, China Prepares to Retaliate
As trade tensions grow between the United States and China, there is concern among foreign companies in China that a...
Nutella Scuffles: France Investigates Discounts After Frenzy
French consumer fraud authorities are investigating a promotional campaign for Nutella that prompted scuffles in several supermarkets – and even...
Trump to Herald Economic Progress in State of the Union
President Donald Trump will herald a robust economy and push for bipartisan congressional action on immigration in Tuesday’s State of...
Car Manufacturers Boast of Fuel Efficiency
The annual Washington Auto Show is not the biggest or the most important convention of the year, but it still...
Concern Fitness Tracking App Exposed US Military Bases Just the Start
The controversy over information gathered from GPS-enabled fitness devices and published online – in some cases highlighting possible activity at...
US Rejects Proposals to Unblock NAFTA, But Will Stay in Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade chief on Monday dismissed Canadian proposals for unblocking NAFTA modernization talks but pledged to stay...
Alibaba Looks to Modernize Olympics Starting in Pyeongchang
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., one of the few Olympics sponsors signed up until 2028, said it wants to upgrade the...
