Amazon has partnered with Marriott International to help increase guest access to amenities with Alexa through its voice-controlled device Echo in an attempt to expand its presence in the hospitality industry. Fred Katayama reports.

After more than 100 years as a Dow component, General Electric is losing its spot in the closely-watched marquee stock market index and will be replaced by drug store chain Walgreens Boots Alliance.

Buried in a new N.I.H. report are disturbing examples of coordination between scientists and the alcohol industry on a study that could have changed America’s drinking habits.

Regular exercise, such as brisk walking for an hour, improved long-term survival in those who had childhood cancers.

For 30 years, scientists have fought to eliminate a horrifying parasite. Suddenly, it has begun infecting dogs in Chad, threatening to undo decades of progress.

The World Cup may be being held in Russia – but that won’t stop UK companies from raking in big money. Oliver Regan reports