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The Drive-Thru: Inside Amazon's delivery plans, McDonald's takes the Chicken McGriddle national, and a tiny IHOP serves tiny pancakes
Business Insider - 20 Dec 2019 17:30
Irene Jiang/Business Insider Hello! If this is your first time reading The Drive-Thru, welcome to BI Retail's weekly rundown of the biggest news in shopping, food, and more. I'm Kate Taylor, and you can get more of me in...
MIT and IBM develop AI that recommends documents based on topic
Venture Beat - 20 Dec 2019 23:16
Researchers at MIT and IBM developed a sophisticated machine learning model that recommends documents based on their topics.
The NCAA Sports Model Is Broken, And It's Time For Congress To Step In
Forbes - 20 Dec 2019 15:00
We should be upset the current NCAA system prevents athletes from engaging in outside employment. Who will confront such madness and address the need for reform?
Get 2020 vision about edge computing and 5G
Venture Beat - 20 Dec 2019 17:10
With 2020 predictions looming, there's sure to be fresh hype around edge computing and 5G. We explore how both techs complement each other more than ever.
Prepaid debit card pioneer Steve Streit out as CEO of Green Dot
L.A. Times - 20 Dec 2019 02:07Industrial evolution: Black-owned D.C. bank set to expand in New York
American Banker - 20 Dec 2019 20:24
Industrial Bank CEO Doyle Mitchell has spent countless hours in New York since his bank bought the failed City National in November, meeting with existing customers and plotting his growth plans.
The Fund That Does a Lot by Doing Nothing
Wall Street Journal - 20 Dec 2019 17:11
Voya Corporate Leaders Trust hasn't made a major change to its portfolio since 1935, but it's still going strong.
Wall Street opens at record high as trade optimism persists
Reuters - 20 Dec 2019 16:38
U.S. stock indexes opened at record highs on Friday amid optimism over a further winding down in Sino-U.S. trade tensions, starting with an interim deal due to be inked in January.
For Investing Success, Buy Ugly Shoes, Sell Fake Meat
Wall Street Journal - 20 Dec 2019 12:30
Heard on the Street's annual stock-picking contest showed the merits of swinging for the fences (one reason readers beat our columnists).
Broadcom's New Hurdle: Making the Sale
Wall Street Journal - 20 Dec 2019 14:00
The acquisitive chip maker will be challenged to find the right buyer for its radio-frequency business.
Flickr is losing money, and CEO Don MacAskill is asking users of the photo sharing website for financial help
USA Today - 20 Dec 2019 05:01
One of the earliest photo sharing sites is trying to keep the doors open by selling pro memberships for $50 yearly.
C.D.C. Links Deadly Listeria Outbreak to Hard-Boiled Egg Plant in Georgia
The New York Times - 20 Dec 2019 04:05
Seven people in five states have been infected with the listeria strain, resulting in several hospitalizations and one death.
Australia fines Volkswagen record $86 million for emissions breach: regulator
Reuters - 20 Dec 2019 03:41
Australia's competition regulator said the federal court has penalized Volkswagen AG a record A$125 million ($86 million) for allegedly making false representations about compliance with the country's diesel emission sta...
AI Weekly: Machine learning's role in climate change
Venture Beat - 20 Dec 2019 20:45
The machine learning community looks poised to tackle climate change, both through research and through responsible practices.
Russia In 2019: Testing The Limits Of Technology
Forbes - 20 Dec 2019 18:58
2019 was the year when Russia made plans to tame technology.
Pulitzer Prize Winners' New Book Is Required Reading For Social Entrepreneurs
Forbes - 20 Dec 2019 16:00
Kristof's thoughtful manner of speaking reflects a mind practiced in editing his prose as he goes, sometimes causing him to pause mid-sentence only to finish the thought by starting or finishing a new sentence, leaving t...
The Minnow app wants to guide you to what you want to watch in the vast sea of streaming video
Fast Company - 20 Dec 2019 10:00
Discovering what you want to watch—and whether it’s playing on Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon—has never been easier. “We all love really great movies and series, but it becomes frustrating when you can’t figure out w...
'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' finally gives a definitive answer about Rey's identity and not everyone will love the answer
Business Insider - 20 Dec 2019 06:17
Lucasfilm Warning: There are major spoilers ahead for "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker." Do not read ahead unless you've seen the film or want to be spoiled. "The Rise of Skywalker" finally revealed who Rey is. It turns...
E. coli outbreak linked to romaine grown in Salinas sickens 138 people in 25 states
USA Today - 20 Dec 2019 03:02
The Centers for Disease Control reported 138 cases of this strain of E. coli poisoning in 25 states across the U.S.
What to expect from your airline and airport of choice this holiday travel season
NBC News - 20 Dec 2019 01:29
On average, 1 out of 5 flights get delayed. In December, it's worse.
Henry Cavill is right -- in 2019, Total War: Warhammer is great
Venture Beat - 20 Dec 2019 23:50
The Mortal Empires mega-campaign that combines both games and every faction in the series is the best way to play Total Warhammer.
AI (Artificial Intelligence): What We Can Expect In The New Year
Forbes - 20 Dec 2019 22:11
Yes, the activity probably won't slow down.