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Apple And Goldman Sachs Will Reportedly Launch An iPhone-Connected Credit Card
The credit card would represent a foray into new businesses for both companies. With a card, Apple may be able to take a larger cut from purchases made than it does now through Apple Pay.
Advocates Ask FTC To Investigate Facebook Deception Over Kids’ In-Game Purchases
Children’s rights groups are asking the Federal Trade Commission to open an investigation into Facebook practices that let children make in-game purchases without their parents’ permission.
Ready (To Make Money) Player One: The Business Of Esports
Could Fornite and Overwatch overtake the NFL and the NBA? Or have they already?
Southwest Grounds Planes, Blames Labor Dispute With The Union
The carrier says the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association “has a history of work disruptions.” The union says the airline is “scapegoating” its technicians.
Facebook Has Been Behaving Like ‘Digital Gangsters,’ U.K. Parliament Report Says
“The age of inadequate self-regulation must come to an end,” says Damian Collins, chair of the committee behind the report, which is often scathing on Facebook’s practices and corporate conduct.
The Pros And Cons Of Moving Toward A Cashless Society
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with economist Kenneth Rogoff about what would happen if the U.S. were to get rid of a lot of its paper currency, particularly larger bills, as he advocates.
Opinion: Good Night Oppy, A Farewell To NASA’s Mars Rover
NASA’s admission this week that the agency has lost contact with a Mars rover brings an end to a compelling story of usefulness and resilience.
Social Spelunking With Will Hunt
What’s really under our feet? According to author Will Hunt, there are whole worlds.
This City Told Amazon And Google: No Incentives For You
Amazon canceled plans for a New York City HQ after meeting stiff opposition over big tax breaks and other incentives. A California mayor refused to offer similar incentives but landed Google anyway.