Overlooked in the global food crisis: A problem with dirt
WASHINGTON (AP) — Science has provided the souped-up seeds to feed the world, through biotechnology and old-fashioned crossbreeding. Now the problem is the dirt they’re planted in….
With Microsoft mum, analysts mull next moves for Live Search
SEATTLE (AP) — Without the influx of Web traffic that Microsoft bet would quickly follow a Yahoo buyout, the software maker is facing a long slog if it wants to turn its money-losing online services business into a Google-killer….
Activision 4Q profit soars past expectations
NEW YORK (AP) — Video game publisher Activision Inc.’s fiscal fourth quarter was exceptional, with sales of “Guitar Hero III” and “Call of Duty 4” pushing profit and revenue well above guidance and analyst estimates….
Google execs hope for long-term ad deal with Yahoo
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — Google Inc.’s top executives on Thursday expressed hope that the Internet search leader will be able to form a potentially lucrative advertising partnership with Yahoo Inc. – a deal that would lower the odds of Microsoft Corp. renewing its attempts to buy Yahoo….
Facebook, States Set Predator Safeguards
Facebook, the world’s second-largest social networking Web site, will add more than 40 new safeguards to protect young users from sexual predators and cyberbullies