Business

After Nuclear Deal, European Businesses Flock To Iran

9:10pm July 24, 2015

by Eleanor Beardsley

Iran's market of 80 million, well-educated consumers is not open yet, but French and other European business delegations are already flocking to the country. They will be the first in and have a head start, but analysts say American business could be the big winner in the end.

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Haqqathon-ers from the winning team, which developed the social media site Champions of Islam, at the event in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

'Haqqathon' Takes Anti-ISIS Fight To Cyberspace

5:19pm July 24, 2015

by Dina Temple-Raston

In Arabic, haqq is the word for truth. Muslim software designers gathered recently for a "haqqathon" to develop social media products that can compete with violent extremists online.

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Arts

How An 11-Year-Old Boy Invented The Popsicle

4:35pm July 24, 2015

by Shelby Pope

The beloved ice pops were born of a young boy's tinkering with sugary soda powder and water on a cold night. But the end of this tale for Frank Epperson was not as sweet as his treat.

Skyrocketing costs for cancer drugs have triggered a backlash.

Health & Safety

Doctors Press For Action To Lower 'Unsustainable' Prices For Cancer Drugs

3:15pm July 24, 2015

by Nadia Whitehead

More than a hundred influential doctors banded together to propose seven ways to bring down the high prices of cancer drugs. They say changes are needed to preserve access to care.

Chris Valasek (left) and Charlie Miller talk about hacking into vehicle computer systems during the Black Hat USA 2014 hacker conference in Las Vegas last August.

National

The Ghost In The Car May Be A Hacker

2:32pm July 24, 2015

by Avie Schneider

As cars become increasingly computerized and connected, researchers are finding vulnerabilities that may allow autos to be controlled remotely. U.S. lawmakers want standards to make cars more secure.

National

Anthem To Buy Health Insurance Rival Cigna

10:10am July 24, 2015

by David Greene

The $48 billion deal would create the nation's largest health insurer by enrollment.

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State regulators will be scrutinizing health insurers rate proposals for 2016.

Administration Prods States To Scrutinize Insurers' Rate Hikes

8:29am July 24, 2015

by Julie Rovner

In a letter to state regulators, the Obama administration says rates shouldn't be allowed to go up as much as some insurers are proposing for plans sold to individuals on the health exchanges.

Anthem, headquartered in Indianapolis, is buying rival Cigna in a deal valued at $48 billion announced Friday.

Anthem To Buy Cigna, Creating Largest Health Insurer By Enrollment

8:25am July 24, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The combined company would have an estimated revenue of $115 billion and cover 53 million people in the U.S.

The Financial Times, A Newspaper Success Story, Is Sold For $1.3 Billion

7:58am July 24, 2015

by Chris Arnold

One of the world's oldest and most famous newspapers is changing hands. The Financial Times, based in London, will be sold to Nikkei Inc. of Japan for $1.3 billion dollars.

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The state-run Iran-Khodro plant manufactures vehicles including the Peugeot 206 car, shown on a production line in 2014 near Tehran. Iran's robust auto industry was built in response to sanctions.

World News

When Sanctions Lift, How Will Iran Spend Its Billions?

4:57pm July 23, 2015

by Peter Kenyon

Once Tehran takes steps to roll back its nuclear program, an estimated $100 billion in frozen overseas assets will become available. Iran has many needs to meet with its battered economy.

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