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Business Latest: Dads' new demand

A new report finds that almost all dads think that employers should offer paid paternity leave, even though far fewer companies actually offer that benefit.
Swede Set Moklint plays with his kid Wilhelm during his paternity leave at Humlegarden park in Stockholm on April 24, 2013.
Swede Set Moklint plays with his kid Wilhelm during his paternity leave at Humlegarden park in Stockholm on April 24, 2013.

DAD’S NEW DEMAND: TIME OFF WITH THE BABY: A new report finds that almost all dads think that employers should offer paid paternity leave, even though far fewer companies actually offer that benefit. Employers take note: Most dads also say paternity leave is an important consideration when looking at a new job, according to the report from Boston College’s Center for Work and Family. Read more

CYBERCRIME COSTS GLOBAL ECONOMY $400 BILLION: Cybercrime is costing the global economy more than $400 billion per, and that number is only going to rise, according to a new report. Read more

WILL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RULE WALL STREET? Is Facebook’s acquisition of Oculus an indication that virtual reality and artificial intelligence will be a reality beyond gaming? A growing consensus believes that virtual reality will become an intricate part of our lives, and will bring a fundamental change to the way we do business. It begs the question: Will the world of finance be ruled by its very own Her? Watch

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