Marissa Mayer hits out at 'gender bias' as Yahoo is sold for $5bn
by Dominic Rushe in New York and agencies from Technology | The Guardian on (#1ND80)
Purchase will boost Verizon's AOL with advertising technology tools and search, mail and messenger assets
Verizon agreed to buy Yahoo's core internet business for $4.83bn (3.62bn) in cash on Monday, marking the final chapter in the struggling fortunes of the fading web pioneer.
Marissa Mayer, Yahoo's chief executive officer, has faced a barrage of criticism over her tenure. She hit out at "gender-charged" reporting in an interview with the Financial Times after the sale.
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