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Researchers at MIT and IBM developed a sophisticated machine learning model that recommends documents based on their topics.

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?

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.

Consumer finance pioneer Steve Streit is retiring as chief executive of Green Dot, a Pasadena prepaid debit card company whose stock has plummeted this year.

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.

Voya Corporate Leaders Trust hasn't made a major change to its portfolio since 1935, but it's still going strong.

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.

Heard on the Street's annual stock-picking contest showed the merits of swinging for the fences (one reason readers beat our columnists).

The acquisitive chip maker will be challenged to find the right buyer for its radio-frequency business.

One of the earliest photo sharing sites is trying to keep the doors open by selling pro memberships for $50 yearly.       

Seven people in five states have been infected with the listeria strain, resulting in several hospitalizations and one death.

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...

The machine learning community looks poised to tackle climate change, both through research and through responsible practices.

2019 was the year when Russia made plans to tame technology.

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...

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...

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...

The Centers for Disease Control reported 138 cases of this strain of E. coli poisoning in 25 states across the U.S.       

On average, 1 out of 5 flights get delayed. In December, it's worse.

The Mortal Empires mega-campaign that combines both games and every faction in the series is the best way to play Total Warhammer.

Yes, the activity probably won't slow down.