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US Steel Gets a Big Buyout, But Not Everyone’s a Fan

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Once the world’s largest corporation, US Steel agreed to sell itself to Japan’s Nippon Steel for just over $14 billion in a deal.

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Patent Drop

Google’s Patent Could Sniff Out Fake News on Social Media

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Google may use machine learning to track down misinformation on social media platforms with its latest patent to find “information operations campaigns.”

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Media & Entertainment

Legendary Short Seller Sees DraftKings as a Betting Favorite

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Jim Chanos admits he completely missed the point about sports gambling in America. Nobody cares how much they lose.

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Patent Drop

Uber Could be Keeping a Closer Eye on Driver Location

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Its patent application for a “location-spoofing detection” system could add to its safety features for riders.

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Waiting Until 70 to Claim Social Security? It’s Just Not a Financial Reality for Most

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How Wealthy Women Are Changing the World of Art Investing

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Netflix Keeps Finding Ways to Steal Hollywood’s Spotlight

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