• The German chemicals and pharmaceuticals behemoth Bayer is scooping up Monsanto, known for its genetically modified seeds, in an acquisition deal valued at $66 billion.
• Jay Z’s music streaming service, Tidal, recorded a net loss of $28 million last year—more than twice its loss in 2014—according to a legal filing obtained by the Wall Street Journal.
• Starting today, Uber users in Pittsburgh can request pickups from a self-driving car, as the company kicks off its pilot program.
• Donald Trump announced a set of proposals for working parents yesterday, including six weeks of paid maternity leave and child care spending rebates for lower-income families.