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My Kingdom for a Sport: Saudi Arabia Goes All in on Athletics

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Why is Saudi Arabia spending a king’s ransom on sports? The Middle East powerhouse doesn’t care if you call it sportswashing.

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Facebook Takes a Closer Look (plus more from Intel & Apple)

Facebook auto-generating personalized ads, Intel’s imagination machines & Apple’s VR keyboard

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