Новости за 04.04.2016

Students who take notes by hand outperform students who type, and more type these days, new studies show

HP Enterprise plans to sell its majority stake in Indian outsourcing firm Mphasis for about $825 million to Blackstone, as the U.S. technology company seeks to shore up capital following a recent decline in revenue.

Iraqi security forces killed 150 Islamic State fighters near Fallujah, the army said Monday, as the group carried out deadly suicide attacks elsewhere in the country that proved they could still mount an offensive.

The U.K. government is in talks with investment firm Liberty House to take over much of Tata Steel Ltd.’s British operations and stave off factory closures that could spell the death of the industry here.

Jim Manley: Congressional Republicans' inability to adopt a budget resolution throws "regular order" out the window and all but guarantees that there won’t be much of an appropriations process.

Carol bakes, the Wolves attack and more.

Former Rep. Barney Frank dismissed the notion that a Bernie Sanders victory in Wisconsin on Tuesday would significantly alter the shape of the race ahead, in part because he reckons New Yorkers are unlikely to be much influenced by the outcome of the Wisconsin race.

States can continue to divide legislative seats according to total population, a unanimous Supreme Court ruled Monday.

The Swiss National Bank has been quieter than many other central banks despite what analysts view as an overvalued Swiss franc that could threaten the export-dependent economy.

Anthony Vaccarello is the new creative director at French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent, taking the helm after the brand enjoyed surging growth under star designer Hedi Slimane.

Donald Trump, making his closing arguments in Wisconsin the day before the state’s primary, asked voters to give him a surprise victory that could put him on a glide path to winning the party’s nomination.

Today, apparently, is Square Root Day. And it's rarer than Pi Day, which occurs once a year--or more if you celebrate on Pi Approximation Day.

Nikolaus Wachsmann's "KL: A History of the Nazi Concentration Camps" wins this year's Lynton prize for a beautifully written history.

Assistant Editorial Page Editor James Freeman and Editorial Page Editor Paul Gigot on Wisconsin’s primary race and a new government transparency project. Plus, Russian Parliament member President Dimitry Gudcov on life in Russia under Vladimir Putin.

Barron's Bounce: TWC is jumping on a positive story in the magazine. Pus: the case for MLP Spectra Energy Partners, which yields 5.3%, and why Brookfield is down 4.4%.

The new Free Speech Movement.

Editorial Page Editor Paul Gigot on what to watch for in tomorrow’s Badger State GOP primary. Photo credit: Getty Images.

Alaska Air’s acquisition of Virgin America is a necessary response to industry consolidation.

Editorial Page Editor Paul Gigot on new efforts to access the statistical models and assumptions on which government officials base policy decisions. Photo credit: Getty Images.

Russian Parliament Member Dmitry Gudkov on the current political, social and economic situation under Vladimir Putin. Photo credit: Getty Images.

At 81, Robert Gallant, a career manager and researcher at Dow Chemical, maintains his good health by learning new fitness skills and challenging himself on the volleyball court.

As more people head to bed with smartphones or tablets, there’s increasing focus on the so-called “blue light” the devices emit

A Panama-based law firm is at the center of reports into the offshore financial activities of dozens of global leaders, businessmen and celebrities.

Difficult patients are more than just an annoyance for doctors. They actually get worse care. A new study found that difficult patients have a greater chance of receiving a misdiagnosis because their problematic behavior distracts doctors. WSJ's Sumathi Reddy discusses on Lunch Break With Tanya Rivero. Photo: Getty

Students who take notes by hand in class outperform students who type notes. As more students use their phones, laptops and tablets in class, they may be surprised to learn they will have more success learning new material if they write. WSJ's Lee Hotz joins Lunch Break With Tanya Rivero to discuss. Photo: iStock