Industries

Industries

Microsoft Holds Out on OpenAI Nonprofit Plan

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Microsoft hasn’t signed off on OpenAI’s dramatic reversal of its onetime plan to become a for-profit venture.

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Energy

Chevron and BP Hone Core Focus Amid Promising Oil Future

Oil giants Chevron and BP made moves to refine their business, drilling down on core segments that crude demand assures will be worth it.

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Patent Drop

Amazon Patent Brings AI Into Its Healthcare Bet

Amazon’s patent to help doctors take better notes highlights the company’s massive bet on the healthcare space.

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Consumer

It’s Chicken Big Mac Week in America

In another opportunity to beef up the bottom line, McDonald’s launches a chicken version of its iconic Big Mac in the US.

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Industries

DoorDash Scoops up British Rival Deliveroo in Global Push

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DoorDash binged Wednesday on British delivery rival Deliveroo, which it is set to acquire in a $3.9 billion deal.

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Policy & Power

US Gains Ground in Hypersonic Arms Race

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The US is breaking past Mach 5 and catching up to China and Russia in futuristic, hypersonic military technology.

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Industries

Skechers Takes $9 Billion Buyout as Shoe Stocks Skid

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Skechers, known for its comfortable and affordable sneakers, agreed to a $9.4 billion deal to be taken private by 3G Capital.

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