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So Long, Beer Goggles. Hello, VR Wine Goggles
From Australia to Argentina and New Zealand to Napa Valley, winemakers are turning to augmented and virtual reality to attract a new generation of customers.
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It's Not Just Big Tech: Sports Teams Are Tracking You Too
Teams and venues are turning to big data analytics to try and retain their fans by giving them personalized experiences.
A New African Country Stands Between Europe and Instability
Squeezed in by internal conflicts and war-torn neighbors, Niger is a tinderbox that increasingly holds the key to security across West Africa.
Why China Will Decide the New Black
From a giant market to the test lab of fashion, China is where top luxury brands will soon try out new products and strategies before taking them to the world.
For Ambulances That Can Track You Down to 10 Inches, Come to West Africa
One of the world’s poorest regions is emerging as an unlikely hotbed of innovation for transforming emergency care.
Republicans Warm to Easy Money
The GOP is softening its decades-long opposition to spending that could lead to inflation and a widening budget deficit.
Spanish Bullfighting Finds a New Home in South Texas
As restrictions on bullfighting emerge around the world, Southern Texas is becoming a magnet for international fighters.
History's Best Recession Predictor Is Flashing Red Again
The yield curve has correctly predicted every previous recession. Is it right this time too?
