L.A.'s Top Restaurant Charts New Waters In Sustainable Seafood
Providence is widely considered the finest restaurant in Los Angeles. Its award-winning chef, Michael Cimarusti, is piloting Dock to Dish, a program that hooks chefs up directly with local fishermen.
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Monday, November 30, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : China's Renminbi Gets A Stamp Of Approval From The IMF
China's Renminbi Gets A Stamp Of Approval From The IMF
The IMF's decision to add the renminbi, also called the yuan, to its basket of reserve currencies is a new mark of prestige for the world's second-largest economy.
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The IMF's decision to add the renminbi, also called the yuan, to its basket of reserve currencies is a new mark of prestige for the world's second-largest economy.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : IMF Prepares To Add China's Yuan To List Of Reserve Currencies
IMF Prepares To Add China's Yuan To List Of Reserve Currencies
The International Monetary Fund says it is preparing to add China's currency, the yuan, to its list of reserve currencies. The move could help China's economy in the long run, but it would also require China to become more transparent about its monetary policies.
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The International Monetary Fund says it is preparing to add China's currency, the yuan, to its list of reserve currencies. The move could help China's economy in the long run, but it would also require China to become more transparent about its monetary policies.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Bill Gates And Other Billionaires Pledge To Take On Climate Change
Bill Gates And Other Billionaires Pledge To Take On Climate Change
Twenty countries and 28 investors promised on Monday to jointly fund the development of energy alternatives. Backers of the initiative say private money is key to the next big push in energy.
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Twenty countries and 28 investors promised on Monday to jointly fund the development of energy alternatives. Backers of the initiative say private money is key to the next big push in energy.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : When Tipping Was Considered Deeply Un-American
When Tipping Was Considered Deeply Un-American
Imported from Europe, the custom of leaving gratuities began spreading in the U.S. post-Civil War. It was loathed as a master-serf custom that degraded America's democratic, anti-aristocratic ethic.
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Imported from Europe, the custom of leaving gratuities began spreading in the U.S. post-Civil War. It was loathed as a master-serf custom that degraded America's democratic, anti-aristocratic ethic.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Amazon Offers New Glimpse Of What Its Drone Delivery Could Look Like
Amazon Offers New Glimpse Of What Its Drone Delivery Could Look Like
The company says its Prime Air service will someday deliver packages up to five pounds in 30 minutes or less using small drones.
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The company says its Prime Air service will someday deliver packages up to five pounds in 30 minutes or less using small drones.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Kyoto Treaty Fizzled, But Climate Talkers Insist Paris Is Different
Kyoto Treaty Fizzled, But Climate Talkers Insist Paris Is Different
The 1997 Kyoto treaty set targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions that many nations didn't meet. This time, stakes are higher and all countries will be asked to set and meet their own limits.
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The 1997 Kyoto treaty set targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions that many nations didn't meet. This time, stakes are higher and all countries will be asked to set and meet their own limits.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : 10 Things To Know About The U.N. Climate Talks In Paris
10 Things To Know About The U.N. Climate Talks In Paris
Here's a bit about what you should know going into the 2015 U.N. Climate Change Conference beginning Nov. 30.
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Here's a bit about what you should know going into the 2015 U.N. Climate Change Conference beginning Nov. 30.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Why Negotiators At Paris Climate Talks Are Tossing The Kyoto Model
Why Negotiators At Paris Climate Talks Are Tossing The Kyoto Model
The Kyoto Protocol of 1997 didn't slow down the gradual warming of the planet. Now governments meeting for a two-week summit are trying an a la carte approach.
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The Kyoto Protocol of 1997 didn't slow down the gradual warming of the planet. Now governments meeting for a two-week summit are trying an a la carte approach.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Some 150 World Leaders Gather In Paris For U.N. Climate Conference
Some 150 World Leaders Gather In Paris For U.N. Climate Conference
The conference is being billed as a last chance summit to save the planet. The goal is to come to a global agreement to limit greenhouse emissions in effort to curb climate change.
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The conference is being billed as a last chance summit to save the planet. The goal is to come to a global agreement to limit greenhouse emissions in effort to curb climate change.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Confidence In Oil Hub Security Shaken By Oklahoma Earthquakes
Confidence In Oil Hub Security Shaken By Oklahoma Earthquakes
Oklahoma's earthquake boom is now a national security threat. No damage has been reported, but operators at the hub are on high alert for a disruption that would ripple through the U.S. energy market.
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Oklahoma's earthquake boom is now a national security threat. No damage has been reported, but operators at the hub are on high alert for a disruption that would ripple through the U.S. energy market.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Small Gaming Company Strikes Gold During 1-Day Sale
Small Gaming Company Strikes Gold During 1-Day Sale
During a Black Friday campaign, Cards Against Humanity offered online shoppers the opportunity to buy nothing for $5. The company was up front about the deal, and still raked in $71,000.
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During a Black Friday campaign, Cards Against Humanity offered online shoppers the opportunity to buy nothing for $5. The company was up front about the deal, and still raked in $71,000.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Missouri Hospital Counts On Procedure Price List To Increase Business
Missouri Hospital Counts On Procedure Price List To Increase Business
Price transparency can be hard to come by in health care. Putnam County Memorial Hospital, a small hospital in in Missouri, is banking its future on having its prices out in the public.
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Price transparency can be hard to come by in health care. Putnam County Memorial Hospital, a small hospital in in Missouri, is banking its future on having its prices out in the public.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Patients Want To Price-Shop For Care, But Online Tools Unreliable
Patients Want To Price-Shop For Care, But Online Tools Unreliable
Savvy patients want the best medical care for the best deal, and online calculators seem like a great way to compare the cost of common scans and procedures. But many are inaccurate.
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Savvy patients want the best medical care for the best deal, and online calculators seem like a great way to compare the cost of common scans and procedures. But many are inaccurate.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : What Gets Made In LA Is Way More Than Movies
What Gets Made In LA Is Way More Than Movies
The LA area is home to the most manufacturing jobs in the U.S., from clothes to metal parts to new aerospace tech. Companies have reinvented themselves, even as they struggle to find skilled workers.
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The LA area is home to the most manufacturing jobs in the U.S., from clothes to metal parts to new aerospace tech. Companies have reinvented themselves, even as they struggle to find skilled workers.
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Sunday, November 29, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Native American Tribe Bets On Olive Oil
Native American Tribe Bets On Olive Oil
Once impoverished, California's Yocha Dehe tribe found success with a casino complex. Now the tribe is using its newfound wealth to grow, bottle and sell premium olive oil.
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Once impoverished, California's Yocha Dehe tribe found success with a casino complex. Now the tribe is using its newfound wealth to grow, bottle and sell premium olive oil.
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Saturday, November 28, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Barbershop: Black Friday, Black Lives Matter And Social 'Cuffing'
Barbershop: Black Friday, Black Lives Matter And Social 'Cuffing'
The talk in the Barbershop this week is about Black Friday, Black Lives Matter and social "cuffing." Wesley Lowery, national reporter at The Washington Post, Katie Notopoulos, a senior editor at Buzzfeed, and Jozen Cummings, an editorial associate at Twitter, join the conversation.
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The talk in the Barbershop this week is about Black Friday, Black Lives Matter and social "cuffing." Wesley Lowery, national reporter at The Washington Post, Katie Notopoulos, a senior editor at Buzzfeed, and Jozen Cummings, an editorial associate at Twitter, join the conversation.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : As Americans Increasingly Bypass Malls, What's To Become Of Black Friday?
As Americans Increasingly Bypass Malls, What's To Become Of Black Friday?
Is Black Friday no longer a thing? Bloomberg retail columnist Shelly Banjo talks about Black Friday results and how shopping trends are changing.
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Is Black Friday no longer a thing? Bloomberg retail columnist Shelly Banjo talks about Black Friday results and how shopping trends are changing.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Smartphones Tame Black Friday Shopping Frenzy
Smartphones Tame Black Friday Shopping Frenzy
Phones are becoming more shopping-friendly and more consumers are willing to wait for online deals. This year's online sales boost signals an era of mobile shopping as retailers race to keep up.
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Phones are becoming more shopping-friendly and more consumers are willing to wait for online deals. This year's online sales boost signals an era of mobile shopping as retailers race to keep up.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : How Should Borrowers Be Careful When Taking Out Car Title Loans?
How Should Borrowers Be Careful When Taking Out Car Title Loans?
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Diane Standaert of the Center for Responsible Lending about car title loans.
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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Diane Standaert of the Center for Responsible Lending about car title loans.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Car Title Loan Borrowers Should Be Wary Of Requirements
Car Title Loan Borrowers Should Be Wary Of Requirements
Car title loans may sound like a good way to get some cash, using the title of your car as collateral, but they can include conditions that get borrowers into financial trouble.
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Car title loans may sound like a good way to get some cash, using the title of your car as collateral, but they can include conditions that get borrowers into financial trouble.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : End Of Medicare Bonuses Will Cut Pay To Primary Care Doctors
End Of Medicare Bonuses Will Cut Pay To Primary Care Doctors
A 10 percent bump in pay under the Affordable Care Act will expire at year-end. The bonus was supposed to help balance the reimbursement discrepancies between primary care providers and specialists.
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A 10 percent bump in pay under the Affordable Care Act will expire at year-end. The bonus was supposed to help balance the reimbursement discrepancies between primary care providers and specialists.
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Friday, November 27, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : How Long Can Florida's Citrus Industry Survive?
How Long Can Florida's Citrus Industry Survive?
The USDA recently stunned growers when it projected the smallest orange harvest for Florida in more than 50 years. The culprit: A tiny insect that's killing off the state's trees — and industry.
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The USDA recently stunned growers when it projected the smallest orange harvest for Florida in more than 50 years. The culprit: A tiny insect that's killing off the state's trees — and industry.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Fantasy Sports As Day Job: Meet One Of The Industry's Top Winners
Fantasy Sports As Day Job: Meet One Of The Industry's Top Winners
Is daily fantasy sports a game of skill or one of chance? Just ask one of the industry's top winners, a Bostonian who treats daily fantasy sports as his day job.
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Is daily fantasy sports a game of skill or one of chance? Just ask one of the industry's top winners, a Bostonian who treats daily fantasy sports as his day job.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Saying No To The Sales, Some Skip Shopping On Black Friday
Saying No To The Sales, Some Skip Shopping On Black Friday
This Black Friday, some people are choosing not to shop. NPR talks to a state park manager in Minnesota and people on a walking tour in Los Angeles about why they're opting out.
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This Black Friday, some people are choosing not to shop. NPR talks to a state park manager in Minnesota and people on a walking tour in Los Angeles about why they're opting out.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Smartphones Take Frenzy — And Some Profit — Out Of Black Friday
Smartphones Take Frenzy — And Some Profit — Out Of Black Friday
In malls around the country, the holiday shopping season has officially begun. But increasingly, Black Friday is less about lines at stores, and more about online stores.
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In malls around the country, the holiday shopping season has officially begun. But increasingly, Black Friday is less about lines at stores, and more about online stores.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Live Long And Prosper: Reviving An Idea For Income In Old Age
Live Long And Prosper: Reviving An Idea For Income In Old Age
Some financial experts want to bring back tontines, a retirement planning tool. People pool their cash to buy a bond that makes regular payments. The catch: You have to be alive to collect the payout.
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Some financial experts want to bring back tontines, a retirement planning tool. People pool their cash to buy a bond that makes regular payments. The catch: You have to be alive to collect the payout.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Love It Or Hate It, Black Friday Is Here
Love It Or Hate It, Black Friday Is Here
As Black Friday 2015 gets underway across the United States, Morning Edition heads to a big box store in Los Angeles. Are shoppers finding bargains, and are they spending money?
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As Black Friday 2015 gets underway across the United States, Morning Edition heads to a big box store in Los Angeles. Are shoppers finding bargains, and are they spending money?
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Holiday Toys Offer Clues To New 'Star Wars' Movie
Holiday Toys Offer Clues To New 'Star Wars' Movie
We discover some of this season's hottest toys: light sabers, drones and Millennium Falcons — all for sale in anticipation of next month's release of the new Star Wars film: The Force Awakens.
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We discover some of this season's hottest toys: light sabers, drones and Millennium Falcons — all for sale in anticipation of next month's release of the new Star Wars film: The Force Awakens.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Food Banks' Pickle: Getting Food To The Right Place At The Right Time
Food Banks' Pickle: Getting Food To The Right Place At The Right Time
On any day, a food bank could end up with heaps of pasta sauce, but no pasta. To solve the problem, a network of food banks created a currency of fake money and embraced trade.
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On any day, a food bank could end up with heaps of pasta sauce, but no pasta. To solve the problem, a network of food banks created a currency of fake money and embraced trade.
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Thursday, November 26, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Holiday Shoppers Get A Head Start On Thanksgiving
Holiday Shoppers Get A Head Start On Thanksgiving
After opening earlier and earlier on the holiday, most of the more than dozen major retailers like Macy's, Target and Kohl's opened around the same time they did last year — about 5 p.m. or 6 p.m.
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After opening earlier and earlier on the holiday, most of the more than dozen major retailers like Macy's, Target and Kohl's opened around the same time they did last year — about 5 p.m. or 6 p.m.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : California Puts Dungeness Crab Season On Hold Indefinitely
California Puts Dungeness Crab Season On Hold Indefinitely
The West Coast delicacy of fresh Dungeness crab won't be on holiday tables this year. A massive toxic algae bloom in the Pacific Ocean has delayed the commercial crabbing season.
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The West Coast delicacy of fresh Dungeness crab won't be on holiday tables this year. A massive toxic algae bloom in the Pacific Ocean has delayed the commercial crabbing season.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : As Britain's Coal Industry Loses Its Glow, Miners Feel Betrayed
As Britain's Coal Industry Loses Its Glow, Miners Feel Betrayed
The last deep pit coal mine in northern England closes next month, marking the death of an industry that has fueled area towns for decades. Miners are angry the government didn't do more to help them.
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The last deep pit coal mine in northern England closes next month, marking the death of an industry that has fueled area towns for decades. Miners are angry the government didn't do more to help them.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Retail Shoppers Want Theatrical Experiences That Delight And Excite
Retail Shoppers Want Theatrical Experiences That Delight And Excite
Linda Wertheimer talks to analyst Liz Dunn of Talmage Associates about retail trends. She says consumers aren't necessarily buying stuff, they want to buy experiences: travel, restaurants or shows.
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Linda Wertheimer talks to analyst Liz Dunn of Talmage Associates about retail trends. She says consumers aren't necessarily buying stuff, they want to buy experiences: travel, restaurants or shows.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Bubble Bursts On Alpaca Market. Sales Slowed, Hay Costs Doubled
Bubble Bursts On Alpaca Market. Sales Slowed, Hay Costs Doubled
The llama-like animals were the next hot thing coming to backyard farmers. Investors sank tens of thousands of dollars into top-of-the-line breeds. Some breeders were left with near-worthless herds.
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The llama-like animals were the next hot thing coming to backyard farmers. Investors sank tens of thousands of dollars into top-of-the-line breeds. Some breeders were left with near-worthless herds.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Critics Wonder Whether Pennies Make Sense Anymore
Critics Wonder Whether Pennies Make Sense Anymore
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says the government is reviewing a proposal to stop making the penny. It actually costs nearly 2 cents to make a penny, so the government loses money.
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Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says the government is reviewing a proposal to stop making the penny. It actually costs nearly 2 cents to make a penny, so the government loses money.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Many Health Co-Ops Fold, Others Survive Startup Struggles
Many Health Co-Ops Fold, Others Survive Startup Struggles
Establishing a member-owned, nonprofit health co-op from scratch is tough; 12 of 23 that tried under Obamacare have closed after just one year. Sick patients poured in, and promised subsidies didn't.
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Establishing a member-owned, nonprofit health co-op from scratch is tough; 12 of 23 that tried under Obamacare have closed after just one year. Sick patients poured in, and promised subsidies didn't.
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Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Fine Brine From Appalachia: The Fancy Mountain Salt That Chefs Prize
Fine Brine From Appalachia: The Fancy Mountain Salt That Chefs Prize
An artisanal salt producer is processing brine from ancient ocean deposits below West Virgina's mountains. The company, J.Q. Dickinson Salt Works, ships to top chefs who value the salt's minerality.
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An artisanal salt producer is processing brine from ancient ocean deposits below West Virgina's mountains. The company, J.Q. Dickinson Salt Works, ships to top chefs who value the salt's minerality.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Plunging Oil Prices Force Producers To Lay Off Skilled Workers
Plunging Oil Prices Force Producers To Lay Off Skilled Workers
Gasoline prices have been plunging this fall, which is great for consumers. But it has been very hard on oil producers, who have been laying off legions of skilled workers. To hang on to their key employees, some companies are offering unpaid sabbaticals or trimming pay across the board to reduce labor costs without layoffs. But for many employers, times are so hard that they have no choice but to keep cutting employee ranks.
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Gasoline prices have been plunging this fall, which is great for consumers. But it has been very hard on oil producers, who have been laying off legions of skilled workers. To hang on to their key employees, some companies are offering unpaid sabbaticals or trimming pay across the board to reduce labor costs without layoffs. But for many employers, times are so hard that they have no choice but to keep cutting employee ranks.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Once Prone To Danger On The High Seas, New System Protects Alaska Fishermen
Once Prone To Danger On The High Seas, New System Protects Alaska Fishermen
When regulations were imposed to protect Alaska's fisheries it led to a dangerous race to catch fish as fast as possible. A new system to manage sustainable fishing is making the job safer.
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When regulations were imposed to protect Alaska's fisheries it led to a dangerous race to catch fish as fast as possible. A new system to manage sustainable fishing is making the job safer.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Ecuador's Oil Bust Draws Parallels To 1990s Financial Crisis
Ecuador's Oil Bust Draws Parallels To 1990s Financial Crisis
Ecuador's economy is faltering thanks to a year of record low oil prices and fears of a "godzilla" El Niño forming in the Pacific Ocean. The situation is drawing bizarre parallels to the last major financial crisis to hit the small South American country in the late 1990s.
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Ecuador's economy is faltering thanks to a year of record low oil prices and fears of a "godzilla" El Niño forming in the Pacific Ocean. The situation is drawing bizarre parallels to the last major financial crisis to hit the small South American country in the late 1990s.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : From Takeout To Breakups: Apps Can Deliver Anything, For A Price
From Takeout To Breakups: Apps Can Deliver Anything, For A Price
Convenience is at an all-time premium — and a lot of smartphone apps promise to make many of the things we do every day easier. In a time-crunch or sheer laziness, how far will the apps take us?
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Convenience is at an all-time premium — and a lot of smartphone apps promise to make many of the things we do every day easier. In a time-crunch or sheer laziness, how far will the apps take us?
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Premiums Rise Faster For Flexible Health Plans Than For HMOs
Premiums Rise Faster For Flexible Health Plans Than For HMOs
The cost of health plans that allow more choices of doctors and hospitals are rising almost twice as much as those with rigid networks, finds an analysis of markets around the country.
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The cost of health plans that allow more choices of doctors and hospitals are rising almost twice as much as those with rigid networks, finds an analysis of markets around the country.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : China's Greenhouse Gases Don't Seem To Trouble Most Of Its Citizens
China's Greenhouse Gases Don't Seem To Trouble Most Of Its Citizens
The Chinese tend to ignore the dangers of global warming even though the country already suffers the consequences of pollution today and faces serious potential threats in the longer term.
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The Chinese tend to ignore the dangers of global warming even though the country already suffers the consequences of pollution today and faces serious potential threats in the longer term.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Low Energy Prices Force More Northeast Nuclear Power Plants To Shut Down
Low Energy Prices Force More Northeast Nuclear Power Plants To Shut Down
The actions raise questions about nuclear's future in the U.S., including its role in reducing climate change. It's left the rural community that's home to one of the plants reeling.
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The actions raise questions about nuclear's future in the U.S., including its role in reducing climate change. It's left the rural community that's home to one of the plants reeling.
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Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Blue Origin Announces Successful Launch, Landing Of Rocket
Blue Origin Announces Successful Launch, Landing Of Rocket
Commercial space startup Blue Origin announced Tuesday the successful launch and landing of one of its rockets. NPR explores what the success means for space travel.
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Commercial space startup Blue Origin announced Tuesday the successful launch and landing of one of its rockets. NPR explores what the success means for space travel.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Local Charities Capitalize On Holiday Rush With Day Of Giving
Local Charities Capitalize On Holiday Rush With Day Of Giving
There's Black Friday and Cyber Monday and, in some places, a single day dedicated to getting people to give to local nonprofits. In Lancaster County, Penn., they call it the Extraordinary Give — 24 hours of events designed to entice donations to arts groups, charities and other nonprofits.
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There's Black Friday and Cyber Monday and, in some places, a single day dedicated to getting people to give to local nonprofits. In Lancaster County, Penn., they call it the Extraordinary Give — 24 hours of events designed to entice donations to arts groups, charities and other nonprofits.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : We Tried A Futuristic Cranberry. It Was Fresh And Naturally Sweet
We Tried A Futuristic Cranberry. It Was Fresh And Naturally Sweet
Cranberry breeders in Wisconsin have developed a berry that's tart but also sweet, like a Granny Smith apple. They say the variety isn't ready for production but could one day become a fresh product.
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Cranberry breeders in Wisconsin have developed a berry that's tart but also sweet, like a Granny Smith apple. They say the variety isn't ready for production but could one day become a fresh product.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Green Bean Casserole: The Thanksgiving Staple We Love — Or Loathe
Green Bean Casserole: The Thanksgiving Staple We Love — Or Loathe
The classic Midwestern casserole, which turns 60 this year, has come to mean more than just a mashup of processed food. Even those who grew up with it but can't abide it admit: It tastes like home.
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The classic Midwestern casserole, which turns 60 this year, has come to mean more than just a mashup of processed food. Even those who grew up with it but can't abide it admit: It tastes like home.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : China Plans To Create A Nationwide Carbon Market By 2017
China Plans To Create A Nationwide Carbon Market By 2017
China is building what could be the world's largest carbon market. Pilot programs are helping to lower emissions. But this is mostly due to slowing growth and the shift away from manufacturing.
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China is building what could be the world's largest carbon market. Pilot programs are helping to lower emissions. But this is mostly due to slowing growth and the shift away from manufacturing.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Behind Your Holiday Sweet Potato Dish, Hard Work In The Fields
Behind Your Holiday Sweet Potato Dish, Hard Work In The Fields
More than half of America's sweet potatoes were lifted by hand from the soil of North Carolina. It's some of the most back-breaking farm work to be found, and migrant laborers do most of it.
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More than half of America's sweet potatoes were lifted by hand from the soil of North Carolina. It's some of the most back-breaking farm work to be found, and migrant laborers do most of it.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : 5 Things To Know: FAA Task Force Recommends A Drone Registry
5 Things To Know: FAA Task Force Recommends A Drone Registry
A task force created by the Federal Aviation Administration recommends that people flying drones heavier than a half-pound should register with the government. Here are a few things to know.
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A task force created by the Federal Aviation Administration recommends that people flying drones heavier than a half-pound should register with the government. Here are a few things to know.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Sweet Potato's Holiday Tradition Has Roots Literally In The South
Sweet Potato's Holiday Tradition Has Roots Literally In The South
More than half of America's sweet potatoes were lifted by hand from the soil of North Carolina. It's some of the most back-breaking farm work to be found, and migrant laborers do most of it.
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More than half of America's sweet potatoes were lifted by hand from the soil of North Carolina. It's some of the most back-breaking farm work to be found, and migrant laborers do most of it.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : California, An Environmental Leader, Eyes A Key Role In Climate Talks
California, An Environmental Leader, Eyes A Key Role In Climate Talks
World leaders are set to meet in Paris, trying to agree on how to combat climate change. Also attending will be California Gov. Jerry Brown, who is spearheading his own international climate movement.
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World leaders are set to meet in Paris, trying to agree on how to combat climate change. Also attending will be California Gov. Jerry Brown, who is spearheading his own international climate movement.
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Monday, November 23, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Pharmaceutical Companies Pfizer, Allergan To Merge In $160 Billion Deal
Pharmaceutical Companies Pfizer, Allergan To Merge In $160 Billion Deal
U.S. drug giant Pfizer and its rival Allergan have agreed to merge in order to lower its corporate taxes, creating the world's largest pharmaceutical company by sales.
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U.S. drug giant Pfizer and its rival Allergan have agreed to merge in order to lower its corporate taxes, creating the world's largest pharmaceutical company by sales.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : In Wake Of Attacks, France Moves To Regulate Prepaid Bank Cards
In Wake Of Attacks, France Moves To Regulate Prepaid Bank Cards
Extremists reportedly used such cards in preparation for the Nov. 13 attacks in Paris, according to the country's finance minister.
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Extremists reportedly used such cards in preparation for the Nov. 13 attacks in Paris, according to the country's finance minister.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : U.S. Drug Giant Pfizer To Buy Ireland-Based Allergan
U.S. Drug Giant Pfizer To Buy Ireland-Based Allergan
In one of the biggest health care mergers ever, Pfizer says it has clinched a deal to buy Allergan for over $150 billion. Pfizer says it plans to move its headquarters to Dublin to avoid U.S. taxes.
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In one of the biggest health care mergers ever, Pfizer says it has clinched a deal to buy Allergan for over $150 billion. Pfizer says it plans to move its headquarters to Dublin to avoid U.S. taxes.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : The Scene In Paris: Empty Restaurants, Armed Guards Everywhere
The Scene In Paris: Empty Restaurants, Armed Guards Everywhere
France is the world's most-visited country. But thousands of tourists have canceled trips since the Paris attacks. Big conventions have been postponed. Music acts like U2 have canceled concerts.
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France is the world's most-visited country. But thousands of tourists have canceled trips since the Paris attacks. Big conventions have been postponed. Music acts like U2 have canceled concerts.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Drug Giant Pfizer To Merge With Allergan In Deal To Lower Corporate Taxes
Drug Giant Pfizer To Merge With Allergan In Deal To Lower Corporate Taxes
The deal will create the world's largest pharmaceutical company by sales, bringing together the makers of Viagra and Botox.
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The deal will create the world's largest pharmaceutical company by sales, bringing together the makers of Viagra and Botox.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Attacks On Paris Wound City's Tourism Industry
Attacks On Paris Wound City's Tourism Industry
The terrorist attacks in Paris have led many to cancel plans to visit or study in the city. Local business owners hope it's only a temporary blip.
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The terrorist attacks in Paris have led many to cancel plans to visit or study in the city. Local business owners hope it's only a temporary blip.
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Sunday, November 22, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Seasonal Temps Prep For The Holiday Rush
Seasonal Temps Prep For The Holiday Rush
As retailers prepare for the demand of the holiday season, they're hiring thousands of temporary workers. People who are looking for temporary holiday jobs this season talk about their experiences.
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As retailers prepare for the demand of the holiday season, they're hiring thousands of temporary workers. People who are looking for temporary holiday jobs this season talk about their experiences.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : This Holiday Season, Retailers Will Be Wishing For More Workers
This Holiday Season, Retailers Will Be Wishing For More Workers
U.S. retailers are looking to add more than 700,000 jobs this holiday season — about the same as last year. But retailers may have a harder time filling those jobs because of a shrinking labor pool.
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U.S. retailers are looking to add more than 700,000 jobs this holiday season — about the same as last year. But retailers may have a harder time filling those jobs because of a shrinking labor pool.
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Saturday, November 21, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Ford Workers Approve Contract With UAW By Slim Margin
Ford Workers Approve Contract With UAW By Slim Margin
With a 51.4 percent vote, the last of the Big Three automakers has approved its new four-year labor contract. The deal, which covers 53,000 workers, raises wages and includes new seniority rights.
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With a 51.4 percent vote, the last of the Big Three automakers has approved its new four-year labor contract. The deal, which covers 53,000 workers, raises wages and includes new seniority rights.
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Friday, November 20, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Sony CEO Reflects On Immobilizing Cyber Attack 1 Year Later
Sony CEO Reflects On Immobilizing Cyber Attack 1 Year Later
One year ago this month, Sony suffered a cyber attack perpetrated by North Korean hackers. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton about how the company has recovered.
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One year ago this month, Sony suffered a cyber attack perpetrated by North Korean hackers. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton about how the company has recovered.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : When Fees Attack: Rolling Over A 401(k) Can Trigger Big-Time Charges
When Fees Attack: Rolling Over A 401(k) Can Trigger Big-Time Charges
One of the moments our retirement nest eggs are most vulnerable is when we change jobs. That's when some financial advisers charge fees to roll them over — and those fees can be hard to see.
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One of the moments our retirement nest eggs are most vulnerable is when we change jobs. That's when some financial advisers charge fees to roll them over — and those fees can be hard to see.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Scandal-Plagued VW Will Trim Spending By A Billion Euros
Scandal-Plagued VW Will Trim Spending By A Billion Euros
Volkswagen will be putting projects on hold — including the launch of an all-electric Phaeton sedan — to try to get on solid financial footing as it grapples with an emissions cheating scandal.
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Volkswagen will be putting projects on hold — including the launch of an all-electric Phaeton sedan — to try to get on solid financial footing as it grapples with an emissions cheating scandal.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Women Dominate Car-Buying Decisions; Few Hold Auto Executive Jobs
Women Dominate Car-Buying Decisions; Few Hold Auto Executive Jobs
When it comes to buying a set of wheels, figures show women play a leading role in 85 percent of auto purchases. Women, however, represent a very small portion of auto executives.
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When it comes to buying a set of wheels, figures show women play a leading role in 85 percent of auto purchases. Women, however, represent a very small portion of auto executives.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Some States Are Cutting Poor Dads A Deal On Unpaid Child Support
Some States Are Cutting Poor Dads A Deal On Unpaid Child Support
In exchange for completing job training and parenting programs, Maryland is writing off some of parents' back child support. Similar efforts across the country are addressing the staggering debt.
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In exchange for completing job training and parenting programs, Maryland is writing off some of parents' back child support. Similar efforts across the country are addressing the staggering debt.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Square Goes Public And Fields A Flood Of Customer Complaints
Square Goes Public And Fields A Flood Of Customer Complaints
The mobile payment startup Square has grown rapidly and went public this week. But it is dogged by complaints from small businesses that use it.
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The mobile payment startup Square has grown rapidly and went public this week. But it is dogged by complaints from small businesses that use it.
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Thursday, November 19, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : A Grieving France Celebrates A Subdued Beaujolais Nouveau Day
A Grieving France Celebrates A Subdued Beaujolais Nouveau Day
While interest in the festivities was down this year, some Parisians said they were determined not to let the terrorist attacks destroy what is best in French life.
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While interest in the festivities was down this year, some Parisians said they were determined not to let the terrorist attacks destroy what is best in French life.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Do Underwhelming Square, Match IPOs Mean Bubble Trouble?
Do Underwhelming Square, Match IPOs Mean Bubble Trouble?
Online payment startup Square and online dating giant Match have gone public. Their lackluster prices are the latest sign of Wall Street growing weary of tech hype and multi-billion-dollar "unicorns."
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Online payment startup Square and online dating giant Match have gone public. Their lackluster prices are the latest sign of Wall Street growing weary of tech hype and multi-billion-dollar "unicorns."
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : UnitedHealth Group Says It May Quit Offering Coverage On Obamacare Exchanges
UnitedHealth Group Says It May Quit Offering Coverage On Obamacare Exchanges
The company says it's losing money on the exchanges, which are an integral part of the Affordable Care Act.
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The company says it's losing money on the exchanges, which are an integral part of the Affordable Care Act.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : From Grocery Shelves To Pop Culture: A Century of Coca-Cola Bottles
From Grocery Shelves To Pop Culture: A Century of Coca-Cola Bottles
This week is the anniversary of a bottle designed to be "so distinctive that it could be recognized by touch alone and so unique that it could be identified when shattered on the ground."
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This week is the anniversary of a bottle designed to be "so distinctive that it could be recognized by touch alone and so unique that it could be identified when shattered on the ground."
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : FDA Says Genetically Modified Salmon Is Safe To Eat
FDA Says Genetically Modified Salmon Is Safe To Eat
In a long-awaited ruling, the agency said Thursday that a salmon genetically modified to grow faster is safe for human consumption. Environmental and food safety groups vow to fight the decision.
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In a long-awaited ruling, the agency said Thursday that a salmon genetically modified to grow faster is safe for human consumption. Environmental and food safety groups vow to fight the decision.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Brand-Name Drugs Can Raise Costs Without Boosting Patient Satisfaction
Brand-Name Drugs Can Raise Costs Without Boosting Patient Satisfaction
The website Iodine has collected data about consumers' experience with prescription drugs that show generics scored highest among people who take medicines in three popular categories.
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The website Iodine has collected data about consumers' experience with prescription drugs that show generics scored highest among people who take medicines in three popular categories.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Chris Kimball Will Continue To Host America's Test Kitchen – On The Radio
Chris Kimball Will Continue To Host America's Test Kitchen – On The Radio
Days after announcing that co-founder Chris Kimball had left America's Test Kitchen over a contract dispute, its parent company says Kimball will continue to host America's Test Kitchen Radio.
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Days after announcing that co-founder Chris Kimball had left America's Test Kitchen over a contract dispute, its parent company says Kimball will continue to host America's Test Kitchen Radio.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Cancer Society Asks Regulators To Limit Insurers' Charges For Key Drugs
Cancer Society Asks Regulators To Limit Insurers' Charges For Key Drugs
Many covered medicines come with high out-of-pocket costs for patients, the American Cancer Society says in a report that calls for restrictions on the tabs insurers can pass along to patients.
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Many covered medicines come with high out-of-pocket costs for patients, the American Cancer Society says in a report that calls for restrictions on the tabs insurers can pass along to patients.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Paris Attacks Create A Dilemma For Travelers
Paris Attacks Create A Dilemma For Travelers
As Paris tries to recover from the terror attacks, people who planned to travel there seem to be conflicted about whether to go. Airlines reacted quickly, allowing travelers to rebook their flights.
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As Paris tries to recover from the terror attacks, people who planned to travel there seem to be conflicted about whether to go. Airlines reacted quickly, allowing travelers to rebook their flights.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : OECD Nations Agree To Cut Funding For Overseas Coal Power Plants
OECD Nations Agree To Cut Funding For Overseas Coal Power Plants
Less than two weeks before climate talks in Paris, the U.S., Japan and other wealthy countries have reached agreement on one carbon-cutting issue: limiting financing for coal-burning power plants.
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Less than two weeks before climate talks in Paris, the U.S., Japan and other wealthy countries have reached agreement on one carbon-cutting issue: limiting financing for coal-burning power plants.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Elizabeth Warren Steps Up Campaign For Liberal Agenda
Elizabeth Warren Steps Up Campaign For Liberal Agenda
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., says bipartisan efforts to "reform" the corporate tax code amount to "a giant wet kiss" for the biggest companies. She wants large corporations to pay more in taxes.
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., says bipartisan efforts to "reform" the corporate tax code amount to "a giant wet kiss" for the biggest companies. She wants large corporations to pay more in taxes.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : In 'Just Eat It,' Filmmakers Feast For 6 Months On Discarded Food
In 'Just Eat It,' Filmmakers Feast For 6 Months On Discarded Food
Roughly 133 billion pounds of food go uneaten each year — much of it still edible. So for a half-year, the two filmmakers behind Just Eat It vowed to eat nothing but food entering the waste stream.
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Roughly 133 billion pounds of food go uneaten each year — much of it still edible. So for a half-year, the two filmmakers behind Just Eat It vowed to eat nothing but food entering the waste stream.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Here's How An iPhone Helps One Teen (And His Mom) Manage Diabetes
Here's How An iPhone Helps One Teen (And His Mom) Manage Diabetes
These are the early days of innovation that allows diabetes patients to conveniently and securely gather and share data via a smartphone. One California teenager is an early user of Apple's HealthKit.
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These are the early days of innovation that allows diabetes patients to conveniently and securely gather and share data via a smartphone. One California teenager is an early user of Apple's HealthKit.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : We Know China Has Ghost Cities But Where Are They Hiding?
We Know China Has Ghost Cities But Where Are They Hiding?
Locations have been secret until now. Ghost city hunters are using smart phones and GPS receivers to track down the infamous empty housing complexes.
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Locations have been secret until now. Ghost city hunters are using smart phones and GPS receivers to track down the infamous empty housing complexes.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Corinthian Colleges Misled Students On Job Placement, Investigation Finds
Corinthian Colleges Misled Students On Job Placement, Investigation Finds
The U.S. Department of Education and California's attorney general say the company overstated job-placement rates by up to 100 percent.
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The U.S. Department of Education and California's attorney general say the company overstated job-placement rates by up to 100 percent.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : There's More To Wage Cuts Than Just Lost Pay
There's More To Wage Cuts Than Just Lost Pay
Researchers find that wage cuts endured by workers whose peers do not have their wages cut are much more painful and detrimental to morale than wage cuts that are experienced by everyone on a team.
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Researchers find that wage cuts endured by workers whose peers do not have their wages cut are much more painful and detrimental to morale than wage cuts that are experienced by everyone on a team.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Why It's Hard To Put An End To Unwanted Robocalls
Why It's Hard To Put An End To Unwanted Robocalls
It's difficult for regulators to stop companies that flout the Do Not Call Registry. Robocalls can come from overseas, making them hard to regulate, and they often spoof caller IDs.
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It's difficult for regulators to stop companies that flout the Do Not Call Registry. Robocalls can come from overseas, making them hard to regulate, and they often spoof caller IDs.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : 2 Air France Flights From U.S. To Paris Diverted After Threats
2 Air France Flights From U.S. To Paris Diverted After Threats
The diverted Air France flights landed safely in North America after anonymous threats were received after the flights had taken off. Passengers got off both planes safely and were taken to terminals.
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The diverted Air France flights landed safely in North America after anonymous threats were received after the flights had taken off. Passengers got off both planes safely and were taken to terminals.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Once A Hard Sell, Wal-Mart's Patti LaBelle Pies Fly Off Shelves
Once A Hard Sell, Wal-Mart's Patti LaBelle Pies Fly Off Shelves
The sweet potato pie, sold in boxes bearing LaBelle's face, was a ho-hum seller until a video singing its praises went viral last week. Why pie fever? Partly, it's about celebrating black culture.
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The sweet potato pie, sold in boxes bearing LaBelle's face, was a ho-hum seller until a video singing its praises went viral last week. Why pie fever? Partly, it's about celebrating black culture.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : TIAA-CREF Bought Brazilian Farmland From Notorious Land-Grabber, Report Says
TIAA-CREF Bought Brazilian Farmland From Notorious Land-Grabber, Report Says
The investment giant has purchased hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland in an environmentally threatened area.
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The investment giant has purchased hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland in an environmentally threatened area.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : America's Test Kitchen Founder Chris Kimball Leaves Show
America's Test Kitchen Founder Chris Kimball Leaves Show
Wearing his trademark bow tie and round spectacles, Chris Kimball has hosted 15 seasons of America's Test Kitchen, one of public television's most popular programs.
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Wearing his trademark bow tie and round spectacles, Chris Kimball has hosted 15 seasons of America's Test Kitchen, one of public television's most popular programs.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : As Americans Shop For Thanksgiving, They're Finding Cheaper Prices
As Americans Shop For Thanksgiving, They're Finding Cheaper Prices
Grocers faced higher wholesale prices for frozen turkeys this year. But because of fierce competition, they still cut their retail prices. Consumers are finding bargains on other holiday foods, too.
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Grocers faced higher wholesale prices for frozen turkeys this year. But because of fierce competition, they still cut their retail prices. Consumers are finding bargains on other holiday foods, too.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Entrepreneurs Pitch Sustainable Seafood Ideas. Investors Take The Bait
Entrepreneurs Pitch Sustainable Seafood Ideas. Investors Take The Bait
At Fish 2.0, entrepreneurs get the chance to sell their ideas for modernizing the industry to a roomful of investors and venture capitalists. It's kind of like TV's Shark Tank — for the fish world.
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At Fish 2.0, entrepreneurs get the chance to sell their ideas for modernizing the industry to a roomful of investors and venture capitalists. It's kind of like TV's Shark Tank — for the fish world.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Entrepreneurs Pitch Sustainable Seafood Ideas. Investors Take The Bait
Entrepreneurs Pitch Sustainable Seafood Ideas. Investors Take The Bait
At Fish 2.0, entrepreneurs get the chance to sell their ideas for modernizing the industry to a roomful of investors and venture capitalists. It's kind of like TV's Shark Tank — for the fish world.
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At Fish 2.0, entrepreneurs get the chance to sell their ideas for modernizing the industry to a roomful of investors and venture capitalists. It's kind of like TV's Shark Tank — for the fish world.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Now There's A Health Plan That Zeroes In On Diabetes Care
Now There's A Health Plan That Zeroes In On Diabetes Care
The insurer is rolling out a specialized gold-level plan geared to people with diabetes. Aetna says it's aiming to keep down the cost for diabetes care. But it's unclear if the plans are a good buy.
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The insurer is rolling out a specialized gold-level plan geared to people with diabetes. Aetna says it's aiming to keep down the cost for diabetes care. But it's unclear if the plans are a good buy.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : For Women, Income Inequality Continues Into Retirement
For Women, Income Inequality Continues Into Retirement
Lydia Smith, 87, is one of the 2.6 million women aged 65 and over living at or below the poverty line. Older women are more than twice as likely as men to live in poverty.
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Lydia Smith, 87, is one of the 2.6 million women aged 65 and over living at or below the poverty line. Older women are more than twice as likely as men to live in poverty.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Colorado Town Ponders Accepting Guantanamo Detainees
Colorado Town Ponders Accepting Guantanamo Detainees
The White House will soon send Congress its proposal to close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. A Colorado town that hosts a federal and state prison debate taking in the detainees.
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The White House will soon send Congress its proposal to close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. A Colorado town that hosts a federal and state prison debate taking in the detainees.
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Monday, November 16, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : After Paris Attacks, Encrypted Communication Is Back In Spotlight
After Paris Attacks, Encrypted Communication Is Back In Spotlight
Security officials say the Paris attacks are an example why law enforcement needs to access encrypted data. Privacy advocates and the tech industry say such "back doors" are not the best solution.
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Security officials say the Paris attacks are an example why law enforcement needs to access encrypted data. Privacy advocates and the tech industry say such "back doors" are not the best solution.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : A $95.5 Million Settlement In For-Profit College Case
A $95.5 Million Settlement In For-Profit College Case
The company, EDMC, also agrees to adopt new safeguards for recruiting and disclosure. Education Secretary Duncan calls it "a clear warning to other career colleges out there."
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The company, EDMC, also agrees to adopt new safeguards for recruiting and disclosure. Education Secretary Duncan calls it "a clear warning to other career colleges out there."
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Tech Gurus Teach Food Entrepreneurs The Recipe For Success
Tech Gurus Teach Food Entrepreneurs The Recipe For Success
The city of San Antonio, Texas, is pairing budding food businesses with mentors from its thriving tech industry. We follow one cake maker through the process — and watch her revamp her business.
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The city of San Antonio, Texas, is pairing budding food businesses with mentors from its thriving tech industry. We follow one cake maker through the process — and watch her revamp her business.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Japan Faces Another Recession As Company Spending Declines
Japan Faces Another Recession As Company Spending Declines
The global slowdown is undermining the ambitious economic agenda known as "Abenomics."
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The global slowdown is undermining the ambitious economic agenda known as "Abenomics."
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Did You Know You Can Lower Your Student Loan Payments? I Didn't
Did You Know You Can Lower Your Student Loan Payments? I Didn't
Many, many more Americans would qualify for income-driven repayment plans, if only they knew about them.
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Many, many more Americans would qualify for income-driven repayment plans, if only they knew about them.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Wis. Tanker Derailments Revive Debate Over Safest Way To Transport Crude
Wis. Tanker Derailments Revive Debate Over Safest Way To Transport Crude
Some worry that the Obama administration's decision to reject the Keystone XL pipeline will lead to a significant increase in the amount of crude being shipped by rail.
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Some worry that the Obama administration's decision to reject the Keystone XL pipeline will lead to a significant increase in the amount of crude being shipped by rail.
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Friday, November 13, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : How Do You Start Saving? Your Tax Refund May Be The Answer
How Do You Start Saving? Your Tax Refund May Be The Answer
Participating in a 401(k) with automatic deductions makes it fairly easy to put away money. But what can you do if your employer doesn't offer a retirement plan? Experts share tips on going it alone.
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Participating in a 401(k) with automatic deductions makes it fairly easy to put away money. But what can you do if your employer doesn't offer a retirement plan? Experts share tips on going it alone.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Preventable Colon Cancer Deaths Cost The Economy $6.4 Billion
Preventable Colon Cancer Deaths Cost The Economy $6.4 Billion
People in lower-income communities are more likely to die of colon cancer, often because they don't get diagnosed early enough. Those premature deaths take a financial toll, too.
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People in lower-income communities are more likely to die of colon cancer, often because they don't get diagnosed early enough. Those premature deaths take a financial toll, too.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : It's Final: FDA Issues Long-Awaited Food Safety Rules
It's Final: FDA Issues Long-Awaited Food Safety Rules
The Food and Drug Administration has released final versions of food safety rules that cover farmers who grow fresh produce, and importers. The agency has been working on the rules for five years.
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The Food and Drug Administration has released final versions of food safety rules that cover farmers who grow fresh produce, and importers. The agency has been working on the rules for five years.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : The Incubator School: E is for Experimental & Entrepreneur
The Incubator School: E is for Experimental & Entrepreneur
At this Los Angeles school, STEM and entrepreneurship are as important as reading and math.
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At this Los Angeles school, STEM and entrepreneurship are as important as reading and math.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Trade Negotiator Michael Froman Insists TPP Will Work
Trade Negotiator Michael Froman Insists TPP Will Work
In a conversation with Steve Inskeep, U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman defends the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade agreement involving the U.S. and 11 other Asian-Pacific nations.
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In a conversation with Steve Inskeep, U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman defends the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade agreement involving the U.S. and 11 other Asian-Pacific nations.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : As Asylum Seekers Swap Prison Beds For Ankle Bracelets, Same Firm Profits
As Asylum Seekers Swap Prison Beds For Ankle Bracelets, Same Firm Profits
A court ordered the release of women and children held in immigrant detention centers in favor of electronic monitoring. The GEO Group operates both. Advocates say that's a conflict of interest.
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A court ordered the release of women and children held in immigrant detention centers in favor of electronic monitoring. The GEO Group operates both. Advocates say that's a conflict of interest.
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Thursday, November 12, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Massive Pacific Trade Agreement Ignores One Huge Tariff: Currency Manipulation
Massive Pacific Trade Agreement Ignores One Huge Tariff: Currency Manipulation
The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement has been hashed out line-by-line. All 6,000 pages of it. It will set the rules for roughly one-third of world trade. It has precise requirements for tariffs, quotas and subsidies for all manner of goods. But there's one huge secret tariff that isn't included: currency manipulation.
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The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement has been hashed out line-by-line. All 6,000 pages of it. It will set the rules for roughly one-third of world trade. It has precise requirements for tariffs, quotas and subsidies for all manner of goods. But there's one huge secret tariff that isn't included: currency manipulation.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : 60 Years After The Boycott, Progress Stalls For Montgomery Buses
60 Years After The Boycott, Progress Stalls For Montgomery Buses
The deep-rooted history and current disrepair of the aging bus fleet in Montgomery, Ala., continues to impact its predominantly black ridership.
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The deep-rooted history and current disrepair of the aging bus fleet in Montgomery, Ala., continues to impact its predominantly black ridership.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Have We Lost A Constitutional Right In The Fine Print?
Have We Lost A Constitutional Right In The Fine Print?
New York Times reporter Jessica Silver-Greenberg says many companies' contracts force consumers to settle complaints through arbitration instead of in court, and include bans on class action suits.
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New York Times reporter Jessica Silver-Greenberg says many companies' contracts force consumers to settle complaints through arbitration instead of in court, and include bans on class action suits.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Rolls-Royce Recalls 1 Car Over Airbag Issue
Rolls-Royce Recalls 1 Car Over Airbag Issue
When we hear of automobiles being recalled, we generally hear of a high number getting called back. This recall notice is different: Exactly one Rolls-Royce Ghost was found to have an airbag problem.
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When we hear of automobiles being recalled, we generally hear of a high number getting called back. This recall notice is different: Exactly one Rolls-Royce Ghost was found to have an airbag problem.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Email Proclaims Work Week To Be Free Of Email
Email Proclaims Work Week To Be Free Of Email
An Italian textile company hopes the week of no emails will help employees rediscover the pleasure of actual face-to-face interaction. The company's announcement was made by email.
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An Italian textile company hopes the week of no emails will help employees rediscover the pleasure of actual face-to-face interaction. The company's announcement was made by email.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : E-Commerce Is A Bright Spot In China's Slumping Economy
E-Commerce Is A Bright Spot In China's Slumping Economy
China's old industrial sector continues to decline. One of the economy's sectors that is doing well is e-commerce. But is its rapid expansion enough to halt the overall slide in China's growth?
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China's old industrial sector continues to decline. One of the economy's sectors that is doing well is e-commerce. But is its rapid expansion enough to halt the overall slide in China's growth?
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : NPR Amazon Reporting Team Tries To Offset Its Carbon Footprint
NPR Amazon Reporting Team Tries To Offset Its Carbon Footprint
When we drive, fly or walk, we contribute to carbon emissions that cause global warming. One solution often cited is to pay to heal the harm by underwriting the cost of planting a tree.
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When we drive, fly or walk, we contribute to carbon emissions that cause global warming. One solution often cited is to pay to heal the harm by underwriting the cost of planting a tree.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Ohio Plane Crash Victims Included 7 Employees Of A Florida Real Estate Firm
Ohio Plane Crash Victims Included 7 Employees Of A Florida Real Estate Firm
The plane crashed into a small apartment building while attempting to land at a nearby airport.
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The plane crashed into a small apartment building while attempting to land at a nearby airport.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Joe's Crab Shack Tests Out Ban On Tipping
Joe's Crab Shack Tests Out Ban On Tipping
Joe's Crab Shack, a national restaurant chain, is testing a tipping ban. Employees will receive raises instead. The chain's CEO Raymond Blanchette told CNBC the tradition of tipping is antiquated and has created an overly competitive atmosphere among employees. Joe's Crab Shack follows a number of restaurants that have recently done away with tipping, including Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group.
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Joe's Crab Shack, a national restaurant chain, is testing a tipping ban. Employees will receive raises instead. The chain's CEO Raymond Blanchette told CNBC the tradition of tipping is antiquated and has created an overly competitive atmosphere among employees. Joe's Crab Shack follows a number of restaurants that have recently done away with tipping, including Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : California Case Threatens Uber's Business Model, Future Of Freelance Economy
California Case Threatens Uber's Business Model, Future Of Freelance Economy
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with David Plouffe, former adviser to President Obama and current board member of the company Uber, about the growth of the freelance economy.
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NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with David Plouffe, former adviser to President Obama and current board member of the company Uber, about the growth of the freelance economy.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : SeaWorld Reinvents Itself In Face Of Growing 'Blackfish' Scrutiny
SeaWorld Reinvents Itself In Face Of Growing 'Blackfish' Scrutiny
Facing continued pressure from activists and lawmakers over its shows featuring captive killer whales, SeaWorld is addressing its problems by putting an emphasis on conservation and education.
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Facing continued pressure from activists and lawmakers over its shows featuring captive killer whales, SeaWorld is addressing its problems by putting an emphasis on conservation and education.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Anheuser-Busch InBev And SABMiller Agree On Merger Terms
Anheuser-Busch InBev And SABMiller Agree On Merger Terms
A Brobdingnagian beer company is closer to becoming reality, as Anheuser-Busch InBev works out terms to buy its biggest rival. The deal also includes a sell-off of MillerCoors to Molson Coors.
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A Brobdingnagian beer company is closer to becoming reality, as Anheuser-Busch InBev works out terms to buy its biggest rival. The deal also includes a sell-off of MillerCoors to Molson Coors.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : America's Food Truck Craze Parks On The Streets Of Kolkata
America's Food Truck Craze Parks On The Streets Of Kolkata
Kolkata now has its first food truck: Agdum Bagdum, which hawks Indian fusion food. It was inspired by American food trucks – which were originally inspired by street food in places like Kolkata.
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Kolkata now has its first food truck: Agdum Bagdum, which hawks Indian fusion food. It was inspired by American food trucks – which were originally inspired by street food in places like Kolkata.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Break It Down: NPR Reporters Fact Check The Republican Debate
Break It Down: NPR Reporters Fact Check The Republican Debate
Last night's presidential debate focused on economic issues. Our reporters look at candidate claims about business creation, the minimum wage, trade and the length of the tax code.
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Last night's presidential debate focused on economic issues. Our reporters look at candidate claims about business creation, the minimum wage, trade and the length of the tax code.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : 3 Charged In Hacking Case Against JPMorgan Chase, 11 Other Firms
3 Charged In Hacking Case Against JPMorgan Chase, 11 Other Firms
On Tuesday, prosecutors in the Justice Department unsealed an indictment which names three men and charges they orchestrated the largest hack against a U.S. financial institution in history.
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On Tuesday, prosecutors in the Justice Department unsealed an indictment which names three men and charges they orchestrated the largest hack against a U.S. financial institution in history.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : LA Combats Homelessness Which Is Up 12 Percent From 2 Years Ago
LA Combats Homelessness Which Is Up 12 Percent From 2 Years Ago
In Los Angeles, officials have announced a $100 million fight against homelessness. It's a response to the growing number of people on the streets. Residents are upset about the worsening situation.
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In Los Angeles, officials have announced a $100 million fight against homelessness. It's a response to the growing number of people on the streets. Residents are upset about the worsening situation.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Shoppers In Mexico Show Up For Opening Of Luxury Department Store
Shoppers In Mexico Show Up For Opening Of Luxury Department Store
A high-end retailer just opened its $300 million remodeled flagship store in Mexico's City's swankiest neighborhood. The store is banking on Mexico's rising middle-class consumers.
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A high-end retailer just opened its $300 million remodeled flagship store in Mexico's City's swankiest neighborhood. The store is banking on Mexico's rising middle-class consumers.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Chinese Online Retailer Alibaba Racks Up Sales On Singles Day
Chinese Online Retailer Alibaba Racks Up Sales On Singles Day
The one-day shopping spree is promoted by China's online retail giant Alibaba. More than $10 billion in sales were generated — more than five times the volume of last year's Cyber Monday in the U.S.
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The one-day shopping spree is promoted by China's online retail giant Alibaba. More than $10 billion in sales were generated — more than five times the volume of last year's Cyber Monday in the U.S.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Advocates Question Whether Veterans Day Promotions Have Gotten Off Track
Advocates Question Whether Veterans Day Promotions Have Gotten Off Track
There's a huge gap between what vets consider real support and self-interested promotions. Advocates welcome businesses goodwill but are leery about the way some use Veterans Day to self promote.
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There's a huge gap between what vets consider real support and self-interested promotions. Advocates welcome businesses goodwill but are leery about the way some use Veterans Day to self promote.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Help Wanted: Must Like Heights And High Voltage
Help Wanted: Must Like Heights And High Voltage
A shortage of line workers raises the question: how do you entice millennials into tough electric utility work, when "you can't get a kid to lick a stamp, much less climb a pole" these days?
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A shortage of line workers raises the question: how do you entice millennials into tough electric utility work, when "you can't get a kid to lick a stamp, much less climb a pole" these days?
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Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Push For $15 Minimum Wage Becoming Part Of Presidential Politics
Push For $15 Minimum Wage Becoming Part Of Presidential Politics
In dozens of cities, low-wage workers, backed by a key union, held demonstrations demanding a minimum wage of $15. They planned to protest in Milwaukee outside of the Republican presidential debate.
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In dozens of cities, low-wage workers, backed by a key union, held demonstrations demanding a minimum wage of $15. They planned to protest in Milwaukee outside of the Republican presidential debate.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Federal Prosecutors Charge 3 In International Cyber Crime Spree
Federal Prosecutors Charge 3 In International Cyber Crime Spree
Federal prosecutors have charged three men in a sprawling international cyber crime spree. The indictments allege that the defendants hacked JP Morgan Chase and other financial institutions. They also used customer data to manipulate stock prices for credit card fraud and to operate illegal Internet gambling sites.
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Federal prosecutors have charged three men in a sprawling international cyber crime spree. The indictments allege that the defendants hacked JP Morgan Chase and other financial institutions. They also used customer data to manipulate stock prices for credit card fraud and to operate illegal Internet gambling sites.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Simplifying Soup: Campbell's Tinkers With Chicken Noodle Recipe
Simplifying Soup: Campbell's Tinkers With Chicken Noodle Recipe
Campbell's Soup has announced they're cutting their ingredients list. NPR reports on the move to simplify soup.
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Campbell's Soup has announced they're cutting their ingredients list. NPR reports on the move to simplify soup.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Daily Fantasy Sports Under Threat As Several States Weigh Regulations
Daily Fantasy Sports Under Threat As Several States Weigh Regulations
States across the country are weighing regulations for daily fantasy sports, which could temper the relatively new industry's explosive growth.
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States across the country are weighing regulations for daily fantasy sports, which could temper the relatively new industry's explosive growth.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Some Hospital Systems Want To Care For You And Sell You Insurance
Some Hospital Systems Want To Care For You And Sell You Insurance
These plans, which still are a minority in the marketplaces, can help steer consumers to the system's hospitals and doctors, but some also offer competitive prices.
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These plans, which still are a minority in the marketplaces, can help steer consumers to the system's hospitals and doctors, but some also offer competitive prices.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Campbell's Tries To Soup Up Its Chicken Noodle Recipe
Campbell's Tries To Soup Up Its Chicken Noodle Recipe
Amid changing consumer preferences and slumping soup sales, the company has tinkered with its classic soup recipe, cutting the number of ingredients to 20 from 30.
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Amid changing consumer preferences and slumping soup sales, the company has tinkered with its classic soup recipe, cutting the number of ingredients to 20 from 30.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : 3 Indicted In 'Largest U.S. Bank Breach Ever,' Justice Says
3 Indicted In 'Largest U.S. Bank Breach Ever,' Justice Says
The criminal ring stole the personal data of more than 100 million people, the federal indictment says, adding that the targeted companies include "one of the world's largest financial institutions."
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The criminal ring stole the personal data of more than 100 million people, the federal indictment says, adding that the targeted companies include "one of the world's largest financial institutions."
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : For Taiwanese Dogs, Being Square Is Stylish
For Taiwanese Dogs, Being Square Is Stylish
These days, owners are asking for their four-legged friends to be styled as spheres and squares. We visit the Taiwanese grooming shop where the geometric grooming trend took root.
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These days, owners are asking for their four-legged friends to be styled as spheres and squares. We visit the Taiwanese grooming shop where the geometric grooming trend took root.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : What To Watch At Tonight's Debate: Could Be 'Make Or Break' For Jeb Bush
What To Watch At Tonight's Debate: Could Be 'Make Or Break' For Jeb Bush
The former Florida governor will again be feeling the heat. Marco Rubio will try to capitalize on his breakout performance from last time. And Ben Carson could fend off questions about his biography.
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The former Florida governor will again be feeling the heat. Marco Rubio will try to capitalize on his breakout performance from last time. And Ben Carson could fend off questions about his biography.
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Monday, November 9, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : In Conservative Town, Faith-Based Group Tackles Minimum Wage Hike
In Conservative Town, Faith-Based Group Tackles Minimum Wage Hike
Texas has no state-mandated minimum wage and forbids cities or counties to pass their own. But a group of religious activists in San Antonio is making headway on a living wage for city employees.
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Texas has no state-mandated minimum wage and forbids cities or counties to pass their own. But a group of religious activists in San Antonio is making headway on a living wage for city employees.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : SeaWorld To Change Its Criticized Orca Show After Next Year
SeaWorld To Change Its Criticized Orca Show After Next Year
The company's market value has plunged after complaints about its treatment of killer whales. The CEO says in 2017 SeaWorld in San Diego will switch to an "informative" show in a more natural setting.
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The company's market value has plunged after complaints about its treatment of killer whales. The CEO says in 2017 SeaWorld in San Diego will switch to an "informative" show in a more natural setting.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : As Kids Go Online, New Tools For Parents To Spy
As Kids Go Online, New Tools For Parents To Spy
As kids get online earlier and stay there longer, a new crop of technology is evolving to limit what they can see — and to spy on their every move.
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As kids get online earlier and stay there longer, a new crop of technology is evolving to limit what they can see — and to spy on their every move.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Volkswagen Offers Cash, Vouchers To Defrauded Diesel Owners
Volkswagen Offers Cash, Vouchers To Defrauded Diesel Owners
The German automaker is starting the process of making amends with its U.S. customer base. The company is offering $1,000 in cash and vouchers to owners of diesel vehicles implicated in the emissions scandal.
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The German automaker is starting the process of making amends with its U.S. customer base. The company is offering $1,000 in cash and vouchers to owners of diesel vehicles implicated in the emissions scandal.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Menopause: A Gold Mine For Marketers, Fewer Payoffs For Women
Menopause: A Gold Mine For Marketers, Fewer Payoffs For Women
Advertising for products to treat symptoms of menopause is becoming much more up front about issues like painful sex. But more than a few of the remedies are solutions in search of a problem.
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Advertising for products to treat symptoms of menopause is becoming much more up front about issues like painful sex. But more than a few of the remedies are solutions in search of a problem.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Volkswagen Makes 'Goodwill' Gesture To Defrauded Diesel Owners
Volkswagen Makes 'Goodwill' Gesture To Defrauded Diesel Owners
The company says vehicle owners who apply to receive a $500 prepaid Visa card, a $500 dealership card and three years of free roadside assistance won't give up their right to sue.
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The company says vehicle owners who apply to receive a $500 prepaid Visa card, a $500 dealership card and three years of free roadside assistance won't give up their right to sue.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Is The Weight Watchers-Oprah Winfrey Partnership Good For Dieters?
Is The Weight Watchers-Oprah Winfrey Partnership Good For Dieters?
Oprah Winfrey is the new face of Weight Watchers as well as a major investor. But several health experts say the partnership may not help anyone struggling to lose weight do it more effectively.
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Oprah Winfrey is the new face of Weight Watchers as well as a major investor. But several health experts say the partnership may not help anyone struggling to lose weight do it more effectively.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Coal Giant Peabody Accused Of Misleading Investors About Climate Change Risks
Coal Giant Peabody Accused Of Misleading Investors About Climate Change Risks
As part of an agreement with the New York state attorney general's office, the company will revise the statements it makes about the impact of regulation.
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As part of an agreement with the New York state attorney general's office, the company will revise the statements it makes about the impact of regulation.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Prescription Drug Use Increases Over The Last Decade, Study Says
Prescription Drug Use Increases Over The Last Decade, Study Says
Americans are taking more prescription drugs than ever before. And many are taking five drugs or more a day. We examine a new report that has some surprising information about prescription drugs.
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Americans are taking more prescription drugs than ever before. And many are taking five drugs or more a day. We examine a new report that has some surprising information about prescription drugs.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : During Sinai Plane Crash Probe, Sharm el-Sheikh Hits A Rough Patch
During Sinai Plane Crash Probe, Sharm el-Sheikh Hits A Rough Patch
U.S. lawmakers say intelligence indicates a bomb was the likely cause of the break-up of a Russian airliner. The air crash and the cancellation of flights has hurt the resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh.
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U.S. lawmakers say intelligence indicates a bomb was the likely cause of the break-up of a Russian airliner. The air crash and the cancellation of flights has hurt the resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : With 'Pickup Scooter,' America Meets Indian Car Maker
With 'Pickup Scooter,' America Meets Indian Car Maker
Facing competition at home, Indian manufacturing company Mahindra recently introduced to the U.S. the GenZe, a scooter with cargo space designed to appeal to young Americans in cities.
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Facing competition at home, Indian manufacturing company Mahindra recently introduced to the U.S. the GenZe, a scooter with cargo space designed to appeal to young Americans in cities.
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Sunday, November 8, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Report Says Volkswagen Will Attempt To Compensate Defrauded Diesel Owners
Report Says Volkswagen Will Attempt To Compensate Defrauded Diesel Owners
The company isn't confirming a website's report that it will hand out cash cards.
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The company isn't confirming a website's report that it will hand out cash cards.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : How Obama's Trade Deal Might Stir Up Your Dinner
How Obama's Trade Deal Might Stir Up Your Dinner
Trade deals don't just affect labor and manufacturing. They also have a way of changing the way we eat. From food safety to booze imports, we offer a cheat sheet on the new Pacific Rim trade deal.
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Trade deals don't just affect labor and manufacturing. They also have a way of changing the way we eat. From food safety to booze imports, we offer a cheat sheet on the new Pacific Rim trade deal.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Environmentalists Celebrate Keystone XL Decision
Environmentalists Celebrate Keystone XL Decision
Environmental groups and activists are celebrating President Obama's decision to reject the Keystone XL Pipeline plan, but some people say that the Keystone decision is a symbolic one.
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Environmental groups and activists are celebrating President Obama's decision to reject the Keystone XL Pipeline plan, but some people say that the Keystone decision is a symbolic one.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Could A Nail Art Printer Be Girls' Gateway To The Tech World?
Could A Nail Art Printer Be Girls' Gateway To The Tech World?
A new device called the Nailbot, from the female-run company Preemadonna, uses a smartphone to print art onto fingernails. Its inventors say the beauty tool could help draw more girls to tech.
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A new device called the Nailbot, from the female-run company Preemadonna, uses a smartphone to print art onto fingernails. Its inventors say the beauty tool could help draw more girls to tech.
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Saturday, November 7, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Examing The Motivations Behind Obama's Keystone XL Decision
Examing The Motivations Behind Obama's Keystone XL Decision
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with host Scott Simon about the politics, perceptions, and reality of President Obama's move to reject the Keystone XL pipeline project.
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NPR's Scott Detrow talks with host Scott Simon about the politics, perceptions, and reality of President Obama's move to reject the Keystone XL pipeline project.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Oil-Town Dependents React To To The Keystone XL Rejection
Oil-Town Dependents React To To The Keystone XL Rejection
The Keystone XL pipeline would have transported a large portion of Canada's oil to U.S. refineries. Residents of Alberta, many whom depend on the oil boom, are trying to figure out what's next.
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The Keystone XL pipeline would have transported a large portion of Canada's oil to U.S. refineries. Residents of Alberta, many whom depend on the oil boom, are trying to figure out what's next.
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Friday, November 6, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Confused Over How To Save For College? Here Are Answers
Confused Over How To Save For College? Here Are Answers
For the vast majority of people, says one expert, it's good to save in a 529 plan. And no, saving money in one of those plans doesn't mean you'll pay a lot more for college tuition.
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For the vast majority of people, says one expert, it's good to save in a 529 plan. And no, saving money in one of those plans doesn't mean you'll pay a lot more for college tuition.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Environmentalists Cheer Keystone XL Pipeline Decision As 'Decisive Moment'
Environmentalists Cheer Keystone XL Pipeline Decision As 'Decisive Moment'
NPR's Kelly McEvers interviews environmentalist Bill McKibben, who founded 350.org, about why he's celebrating Obama's veto of the Keystone XL pipeline, even though the next president can reverse it.
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NPR's Kelly McEvers interviews environmentalist Bill McKibben, who founded 350.org, about why he's celebrating Obama's veto of the Keystone XL pipeline, even though the next president can reverse it.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Some Texans Puzzled By Keystone XL Pipeline Rejection
Some Texans Puzzled By Keystone XL Pipeline Rejection
President Obama's rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline provoked cheers from environmental groups and a little bit of head scratching in the state of Texas.
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President Obama's rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline provoked cheers from environmental groups and a little bit of head scratching in the state of Texas.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Canada's Trudeau Expresses Disappointment In U.S. Decision On Keystone XL
Canada's Trudeau Expresses Disappointment In U.S. Decision On Keystone XL
Canadian Company TransCanada took a blow Friday when President Obama announced he was rejecting its request to build the Keystone XL pipeline. The pipeline would have helped transport hundreds of thousands of barrels of Canadian tar sands oil from Alberta to U.S. refineries. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed disappointment.
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Canadian Company TransCanada took a blow Friday when President Obama announced he was rejecting its request to build the Keystone XL pipeline. The pipeline would have helped transport hundreds of thousands of barrels of Canadian tar sands oil from Alberta to U.S. refineries. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed disappointment.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Obama: Keystone XL Pipeline Would Undercut U.S. Leadership On Climate Change
Obama: Keystone XL Pipeline Would Undercut U.S. Leadership On Climate Change
President Obama announced Friday that he rejected a permit to allow construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. The controversial project would have carried oil harvested from tar sands in Canada.
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President Obama announced Friday that he rejected a permit to allow construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. The controversial project would have carried oil harvested from tar sands in Canada.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Brazil's Economic Downturn Disrupts Development In Miami
Brazil's Economic Downturn Disrupts Development In Miami
Economic challenges in Brazil and other foreign countries — plus a strengthening U.S. dollar --are having an impact in Miami. Developers are seeing a decline in demand from international buyers that's already led some projects to be cancelled.
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Economic challenges in Brazil and other foreign countries — plus a strengthening U.S. dollar --are having an impact in Miami. Developers are seeing a decline in demand from international buyers that's already led some projects to be cancelled.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : As Brazil's Currency Falls, Florida Struggles To Attract Tourists
As Brazil's Currency Falls, Florida Struggles To Attract Tourists
As Brazil's currency has fallen in value, so has Brazilians' buying power. This isn't just clear in Brazil, but its effects are also being felt in Florida, a popular shopping destination for Brazilians when they're feeling flush.
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As Brazil's currency has fallen in value, so has Brazilians' buying power. This isn't just clear in Brazil, but its effects are also being felt in Florida, a popular shopping destination for Brazilians when they're feeling flush.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Week In Politics: Jobs Report, President George H.W. Bush Biography
Week In Politics: Jobs Report, President George H.W. Bush Biography
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with our regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss the economy, and how a biography on President George H.W. Bush will affect Jeb Bush's campaign.
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NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with our regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss the economy, and how a biography on President George H.W. Bush will affect Jeb Bush's campaign.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Obama Rejects Plans To Build Keystone XL Pipeline
Obama Rejects Plans To Build Keystone XL Pipeline
After seven years of study, the Obama administration has rejected plans for the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline. The move comes on the eve of an international climate summit.
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After seven years of study, the Obama administration has rejected plans for the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline. The move comes on the eve of an international climate summit.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Strong Jobs Data Point To Pricier Credit Cards For Christmas
Strong Jobs Data Point To Pricier Credit Cards For Christmas
Economists are saying that October's surprisingly strong job growth will encourage the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates next month. So holiday shoppers may pay more for using credit cards.
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Economists are saying that October's surprisingly strong job growth will encourage the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates next month. So holiday shoppers may pay more for using credit cards.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Q&A With The Black Twitter Engineer Who Left Over Diversity Problems
Q&A With The Black Twitter Engineer Who Left Over Diversity Problems
Leslie Miley says the company keeps an internal list of colleges and universities it wants to hire from — Stanford, MIT, Carnegie Mellon — and says messaging like that is part of the problem.
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Leslie Miley says the company keeps an internal list of colleges and universities it wants to hire from — Stanford, MIT, Carnegie Mellon — and says messaging like that is part of the problem.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : October Jobs Report Is Best Yet This Year
October Jobs Report Is Best Yet This Year
Employers added 271,000 jobs in October. The pace of hiring far exceeded expectations, and may increase chances that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates at its next meeting.
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Employers added 271,000 jobs in October. The pace of hiring far exceeded expectations, and may increase chances that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates at its next meeting.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : President Obama Expected To Reject Keystone XL Plan Friday
President Obama Expected To Reject Keystone XL Plan Friday
Back in February, Obama vetoed congressional legislation that approved the project. The Senate failed to override that veto in March.
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Back in February, Obama vetoed congressional legislation that approved the project. The Senate failed to override that veto in March.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : U.S. Economy Added 271,000 Jobs In October
U.S. Economy Added 271,000 Jobs In October
The unemployment rate dipped slightly to 5 percent, according to the report from the agency's Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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The unemployment rate dipped slightly to 5 percent, according to the report from the agency's Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : British Supermarket To Hire Official Christmas Tree Lights Untangler
British Supermarket To Hire Official Christmas Tree Lights Untangler
According to published reports in Britain, the ideal candidate should be "persistent and patient." They should be able to untangle three meters of Christmas lights in less than three minutes.
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According to published reports in Britain, the ideal candidate should be "persistent and patient." They should be able to untangle three meters of Christmas lights in less than three minutes.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Did Exxon Mobil Lie To The Public About The Risks Of Climate Change?
Did Exxon Mobil Lie To The Public About The Risks Of Climate Change?
Exxon Mobile is being investigated for keeping climate change research from investors. Since 2007, it has disclosed to shareholders about potential risks posed to its bottom line by climate change.
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Exxon Mobile is being investigated for keeping climate change research from investors. Since 2007, it has disclosed to shareholders about potential risks posed to its bottom line by climate change.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : App Allows Shy Students To Ask Questions Anonymously
App Allows Shy Students To Ask Questions Anonymously
Close to a million college kids use Piazza. Pooja Sankar, the apps' creator, says her company can't solve all the problems for women in computer science but she hopes it's making a difference.
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Close to a million college kids use Piazza. Pooja Sankar, the apps' creator, says her company can't solve all the problems for women in computer science but she hopes it's making a difference.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Release Of Trade Agreement Text Stokes Debate Over TPP
Release Of Trade Agreement Text Stokes Debate Over TPP
Details of the giant trade deal known as the TPP, or Trans-Pacific Partnership, are finally out. The proposed pact among the U.S. and 11 other Pacific rim nations has been in the works for years.
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Details of the giant trade deal known as the TPP, or Trans-Pacific Partnership, are finally out. The proposed pact among the U.S. and 11 other Pacific rim nations has been in the works for years.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Bet You Read It Now: iTunes Terms Of Service Becomes A Graphic Novel
Bet You Read It Now: iTunes Terms Of Service Becomes A Graphic Novel
In an online graphic novel, the only dialogue is the lengthy iTunes Terms and Conditions agreement. Steve Jobs is the main character, and the author gives readers an education in comic book history.
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In an online graphic novel, the only dialogue is the lengthy iTunes Terms and Conditions agreement. Steve Jobs is the main character, and the author gives readers an education in comic book history.
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Thursday, November 5, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : U.S. and 11 Other Countries Sign Pact Promising To End Currency Manipulation
U.S. and 11 Other Countries Sign Pact Promising To End Currency Manipulation
The pact would require countries to turn over data about their foreign exchange policies on a regular basis.
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The pact would require countries to turn over data about their foreign exchange policies on a regular basis.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : N.Y. Attorney General Investigates Whether Exxon Mobil Lied On Climate Change
N.Y. Attorney General Investigates Whether Exxon Mobil Lied On Climate Change
Investigators want to know if the company deceived investors and the public about risks associated with climate change. The company protests that it has included those risks in its reports for years.
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Investigators want to know if the company deceived investors and the public about risks associated with climate change. The company protests that it has included those risks in its reports for years.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : New York Attorney General Launches Investigation Into ExxonMobil
New York Attorney General Launches Investigation Into ExxonMobil
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Neela Banerjee of Inside Climate News about the investigation into the allegations ExxonMobil knew more about climate change than it told investors and the public.
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NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Neela Banerjee of Inside Climate News about the investigation into the allegations ExxonMobil knew more about climate change than it told investors and the public.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Adidas Offers To Help U.S. High Schools Phase Out Native American Mascots
Adidas Offers To Help U.S. High Schools Phase Out Native American Mascots
At the White House Tribal Nations Conference Thursday, President Obama praised the Adidas' mascot initiative and added that "a certain sports team in Washington might want to do that as well."
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At the White House Tribal Nations Conference Thursday, President Obama praised the Adidas' mascot initiative and added that "a certain sports team in Washington might want to do that as well."
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Obama Lifts Veil Of Secrecy On TPP, And It's A Whopper Of A Trade Deal
Obama Lifts Veil Of Secrecy On TPP, And It's A Whopper Of A Trade Deal
The U.S. trade representative has released the full text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade deal more than 6,000 pages long. The 12-nation TPP would cover the world's largest free trade area.
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The U.S. trade representative has released the full text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade deal more than 6,000 pages long. The 12-nation TPP would cover the world's largest free trade area.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Export-Import Bank Renewal Is Included In House-Approved Transportation Bill
Export-Import Bank Renewal Is Included In House-Approved Transportation Bill
The legislation provides billions in funding for roads and transit. A similar bill has already been approved by the Senate, including a provision that renews the Export-Import Bank's charter.
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The legislation provides billions in funding for roads and transit. A similar bill has already been approved by the Senate, including a provision that renews the Export-Import Bank's charter.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Text Of Landmark Trade Deal Is Released, And The Real Debate Begins
Text Of Landmark Trade Deal Is Released, And The Real Debate Begins
The Trans-Pacific Partnership would form a 12-nation, free-trade zone. Advocates say it would level the playing field, but critics say it would lower wages and worker safety standards.
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The Trans-Pacific Partnership would form a 12-nation, free-trade zone. Advocates say it would level the playing field, but critics say it would lower wages and worker safety standards.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : CDC Investigating As E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Chipotle Sickens 39
CDC Investigating As E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Chipotle Sickens 39
Thirty-nine people have been sickened with the same strain of E. coli in Washington and Oregon. Fourteen have been hospitalized. Most reported eating at several Chipotle locations before falling ill.
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Thirty-nine people have been sickened with the same strain of E. coli in Washington and Oregon. Fourteen have been hospitalized. Most reported eating at several Chipotle locations before falling ill.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Pentagon Paid Sports Teams Millions For 'Paid Patriotism' Events
Pentagon Paid Sports Teams Millions For 'Paid Patriotism' Events
A joint report by Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake found that many of those military displays you see before professional games are essentially advertisements paid for by the military.
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A joint report by Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake found that many of those military displays you see before professional games are essentially advertisements paid for by the military.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : How A Folding Electric Vehicle Went From Car Of The Future To 'Obsolete'
How A Folding Electric Vehicle Went From Car Of The Future To 'Obsolete'
Engineers at MIT developed an electric, shareable car that would fold to conserve parking spaces. A prototype was made for production in Europe. But why did this promising auto never hit the road?
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Engineers at MIT developed an electric, shareable car that would fold to conserve parking spaces. A prototype was made for production in Europe. But why did this promising auto never hit the road?
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Slow Going For Small Businesses And Health Exchanges
Slow Going For Small Businesses And Health Exchanges
Specialized health insurance marketplaces that cater to businesses with fewer than 50 employees haven't gotten much traction. Cheaper alternatives are one reason why.
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Specialized health insurance marketplaces that cater to businesses with fewer than 50 employees haven't gotten much traction. Cheaper alternatives are one reason why.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Episode 661: The Less Deadly Catch
Episode 661: The Less Deadly Catch
Today on the show, how an economic fix took the deadliest job in America and made it safer. And why a lot of people are mad about it.
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Today on the show, how an economic fix took the deadliest job in America and made it safer. And why a lot of people are mad about it.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Could Your Social Media Footprint Step On Your Credit History?
Could Your Social Media Footprint Step On Your Credit History?
The head of a credit scoring firm says Facebook posts can offer an insight into creditworthiness. If your online presence becomes a financial health gauge, there are legal protections to know about.
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The head of a credit scoring firm says Facebook posts can offer an insight into creditworthiness. If your online presence becomes a financial health gauge, there are legal protections to know about.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : States To Face Challenges Enforcing Volkswagen Recall
States To Face Challenges Enforcing Volkswagen Recall
There are nearly 500,000 diesel engine Volkswagen vehicles that will require a fix to bring them into compliance with U.S. air quality standards. It could be a challenge for states to entice reluctant owners to get their cars fixed.
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There are nearly 500,000 diesel engine Volkswagen vehicles that will require a fix to bring them into compliance with U.S. air quality standards. It could be a challenge for states to entice reluctant owners to get their cars fixed.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : 'Boston Globe' Owner Launches 'Stat News' Site Covering Life Sciences
'Boston Globe' Owner Launches 'Stat News' Site Covering Life Sciences
The billionaire owner of the Boston Globe, John Henry, launched Stat Wednesday, a separate digital newsroom devoted to covering life sciences.
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The billionaire owner of the Boston Globe, John Henry, launched Stat Wednesday, a separate digital newsroom devoted to covering life sciences.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Fed Chief Says A Rate Hike In December Is Still A 'Live Possibility'
Fed Chief Says A Rate Hike In December Is Still A 'Live Possibility'
The timing of an interest rate increase has been in question because of a slowing U.S. job market and troubles overseas.
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The timing of an interest rate increase has been in question because of a slowing U.S. job market and troubles overseas.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : In The 'Cradle Of Cacao,' Chocolate Brigades Fight For A Bigger Harvest
In The 'Cradle Of Cacao,' Chocolate Brigades Fight For A Bigger Harvest
Ecuador's chocolate is famous, and a sweet spot in an otherwise souring economy. The government is paying a small army of pruners to trim back 120,000 acres of Amazonian cacao farms to boost yields.
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Ecuador's chocolate is famous, and a sweet spot in an otherwise souring economy. The government is paying a small army of pruners to trim back 120,000 acres of Amazonian cacao farms to boost yields.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Here's An Easier Way To Start Moving From Broke To Comfortable As You Age
Here's An Easier Way To Start Moving From Broke To Comfortable As You Age
The Treasury Department has launched a new type of retirement account that allows people to save without taking risks or paying fees. The myRA program is designed to encourage workers to start saving.
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The Treasury Department has launched a new type of retirement account that allows people to save without taking risks or paying fees. The myRA program is designed to encourage workers to start saving.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Study: On AirBnB, Asian American Hosts Earn Less Than White Ones
Study: On AirBnB, Asian American Hosts Earn Less Than White Ones
According to a new study, Asian American hosts earn about 20 percent less than their white counterparts on AirBnB.
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According to a new study, Asian American hosts earn about 20 percent less than their white counterparts on AirBnB.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : In Quest To End Homelessness, Some Developers Are Going High-End
In Quest To End Homelessness, Some Developers Are Going High-End
Combating homelessness isn't just about shelter. Lately, some affordable housing projects are getting decidedly upscale — to help residents heal, adjust and build bonds with their new neighbors.
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Combating homelessness isn't just about shelter. Lately, some affordable housing projects are getting decidedly upscale — to help residents heal, adjust and build bonds with their new neighbors.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Users Complain After Twitter Changes Its 'Favorite' Icon To A Heart
Users Complain After Twitter Changes Its 'Favorite' Icon To A Heart
Twitter changed its "favorite" feature to a "like" on Tuesday, replacing the star icon with a heart. Not everyone loved the change.
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Twitter changed its "favorite" feature to a "like" on Tuesday, replacing the star icon with a heart. Not everyone loved the change.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Trader Found Guilty Of Commodity Fraud And 'Spoofing'
Trader Found Guilty Of Commodity Fraud And 'Spoofing'
In the U.S.'s first prosecution of the manipulative practice, trader Michael Coscia was accused of placing large futures market orders but not executing them to create demand for his smaller trades.
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In the U.S.'s first prosecution of the manipulative practice, trader Michael Coscia was accused of placing large futures market orders but not executing them to create demand for his smaller trades.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Auto Parts Supplier Takata Fined $70 Million For Defective Airbags
Auto Parts Supplier Takata Fined $70 Million For Defective Airbags
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a "remedy program" for cars with defective airbags from Takata Corporation and fined the company $70 million.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a "remedy program" for cars with defective airbags from Takata Corporation and fined the company $70 million.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Nebraskan Farmer Voices Opposition To Keystone XL Pipeline
Nebraskan Farmer Voices Opposition To Keystone XL Pipeline
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Jenni Harrington, a fifth generation Nebraskan farmer, about the suspension of the permit to build the Keystone XL pipeline, which would run through her town.
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NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Jenni Harrington, a fifth generation Nebraskan farmer, about the suspension of the permit to build the Keystone XL pipeline, which would run through her town.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Wellness Programs Add Financial Advice To Improve Employee Health
Wellness Programs Add Financial Advice To Improve Employee Health
Using counseling about personal finances to reduce the stress and strain workers feel can shave a company's health costs and cut absenteeism, research suggests.
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Using counseling about personal finances to reduce the stress and strain workers feel can shave a company's health costs and cut absenteeism, research suggests.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Activision Blizzard Acquires The Maker of 'Candy Crush' For $5.9 Billion
Activision Blizzard Acquires The Maker of 'Candy Crush' For $5.9 Billion
Mobile games are booming, and the company is eager to take advantage of King Digital Entertainment's expertise in the field.
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Mobile games are booming, and the company is eager to take advantage of King Digital Entertainment's expertise in the field.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : New Books Allege Years Of Financial Mismanagement At The Vatican
New Books Allege Years Of Financial Mismanagement At The Vatican
Intrigue over Vatican finances is gaining steam with this week's publication of two books alleging multi-million dollar waste and theft. It follows the weekend arrest of a priest and a Vatican layperson accused of leaking confidential documents.
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Intrigue over Vatican finances is gaining steam with this week's publication of two books alleging multi-million dollar waste and theft. It follows the weekend arrest of a priest and a Vatican layperson accused of leaking confidential documents.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Gaming Company Activision Blizzard Buys 'Candy Crush' Developer
Gaming Company Activision Blizzard Buys 'Candy Crush' Developer
King Digital, the Swedish studio behind the "Candy Crush" puzzle game, is selling itself to Activision Blizzard for $5.9 billion. The goal of this corporate game: converting Crush players into paying customers interested in other online pastimes.
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King Digital, the Swedish studio behind the "Candy Crush" puzzle game, is selling itself to Activision Blizzard for $5.9 billion. The goal of this corporate game: converting Crush players into paying customers interested in other online pastimes.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Keystone XL Pipeline Company Asks U.S. To Pause Review Of Application
Keystone XL Pipeline Company Asks U.S. To Pause Review Of Application
TransCanada has asked the State Department to suspend its review of its permit to build the Keystone XL Pipeline Monday until Nebraska decides on its route.
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TransCanada has asked the State Department to suspend its review of its permit to build the Keystone XL Pipeline Monday until Nebraska decides on its route.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Amazon Opens First Permanent Brick And Mortar Bookstore In Seattle
Amazon Opens First Permanent Brick And Mortar Bookstore In Seattle
Amazon is opening its first permanent brick and mortar bookstore in Seattle. The company often tries out new products and ideas in its hometown, and if this does well, it could be a harbinger of things to come.
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Amazon is opening its first permanent brick and mortar bookstore in Seattle. The company often tries out new products and ideas in its hometown, and if this does well, it could be a harbinger of things to come.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : U.S. Investigating Covert Chinese Radio Broadcast Network
U.S. Investigating Covert Chinese Radio Broadcast Network
The Federal Communications Commission has announced an investigation into a California firm after a Reuters report revealed that its radio broadcasts are backed by the Chinese government.
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The Federal Communications Commission has announced an investigation into a California firm after a Reuters report revealed that its radio broadcasts are backed by the Chinese government.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Why Chipotle's Hard Line On Swine Antibiotics Is Now Blurry
Why Chipotle's Hard Line On Swine Antibiotics Is Now Blurry
Some Chipotle restaurants now sells pork from pigs that received antibiotics to treat illness. It's a move that acknowledges the drugs can be used responsibly on farms.
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Some Chipotle restaurants now sells pork from pigs that received antibiotics to treat illness. It's a move that acknowledges the drugs can be used responsibly on farms.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : U.S. Fines Takata $200 Million Over Defective Airbags
U.S. Fines Takata $200 Million Over Defective Airbags
Calling it the largest fine in the history of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx says his agency is imposing a civil penalty of $200 million.
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Calling it the largest fine in the history of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx says his agency is imposing a civil penalty of $200 million.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Jon Stewart Signs New Four-Year Deal With HBO
Jon Stewart Signs New Four-Year Deal With HBO
"Appearing on television 22 minutes a night clearly broke me," Stewart says. "I'm pretty sure I can produce a few minutes of content every now and again."
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"Appearing on television 22 minutes a night clearly broke me," Stewart says. "I'm pretty sure I can produce a few minutes of content every now and again."
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Amazon Opens A (Real) Bookstore In Seattle
Amazon Opens A (Real) Bookstore In Seattle
The news release touting Amazon Books' opening day includes a detail that's unusual for the online retailer: where Amazon's customers can park.
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The news release touting Amazon Books' opening day includes a detail that's unusual for the online retailer: where Amazon's customers can park.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : 5 Things To Know About The Keystone XL Pipeline
5 Things To Know About The Keystone XL Pipeline
The Canadian company that had been pushing for approval to build the project is asking for a timeout in the review process. Here's what you should know.
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The Canadian company that had been pushing for approval to build the project is asking for a timeout in the review process. Here's what you should know.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : As Exchanges Open Enrollment Season, Consumers Ask More Insurance Questions
As Exchanges Open Enrollment Season, Consumers Ask More Insurance Questions
It's time for people to shop for health insurance and that means lots of confusion about about high-deductible plans, out-of-network benefits and premium increases.
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It's time for people to shop for health insurance and that means lots of confusion about about high-deductible plans, out-of-network benefits and premium increases.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : TransCanada Suspends U.S. Permit Application For Keystone XL Pipeline
TransCanada Suspends U.S. Permit Application For Keystone XL Pipeline
TransCanada, which has been pushing for the U.S. to allow a new pipeline from the Alberta tar sands to the Gulf of Mexico, has asked the State Department to pause its review.
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TransCanada, which has been pushing for the U.S. to allow a new pipeline from the Alberta tar sands to the Gulf of Mexico, has asked the State Department to pause its review.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : EPA Widens Investigation Into VW Emissions Cheating Scandal
EPA Widens Investigation Into VW Emissions Cheating Scandal
U.S. regulators have announced that software designed to cheat on emissions tests have been found in an additional 10,000 vehicles. A total of 7 models from Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche are involved.
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U.S. regulators have announced that software designed to cheat on emissions tests have been found in an additional 10,000 vehicles. A total of 7 models from Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche are involved.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Investigators Probe Crash Of Russian Airliner In Egypt's Sinai Peninsula
Investigators Probe Crash Of Russian Airliner In Egypt's Sinai Peninsula
As speculation continues about what caused a Russian airliner to crash over the weekend, airline investigators and industry analysts say such investigations are meticulous and painstakingly slow.
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As speculation continues about what caused a Russian airliner to crash over the weekend, airline investigators and industry analysts say such investigations are meticulous and painstakingly slow.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : If The Shoe Fits: The Rise Of The Stylish Comfort Shoe
If The Shoe Fits: The Rise Of The Stylish Comfort Shoe
When it comes to women's shoes, fashion often trumps function. But as women age, comfort starts to compete with style. Cue the rise of the trendy comfort shoe.
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When it comes to women's shoes, fashion often trumps function. But as women age, comfort starts to compete with style. Cue the rise of the trendy comfort shoe.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Give A Donation, Ask For Naming Rights
Give A Donation, Ask For Naming Rights
In New York, a billionaire couple asked a college be renamed in their honor after donating $20 million. One expert says the request reflects a new trend among the mega-rich.
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In New York, a billionaire couple asked a college be renamed in their honor after donating $20 million. One expert says the request reflects a new trend among the mega-rich.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : The Un-College That's Training $100,000 App Developers
The Un-College That's Training $100,000 App Developers
General Assembly offers high tech training face-to-face. Google and the Department of Education are paying attention.
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General Assembly offers high tech training face-to-face. Google and the Department of Education are paying attention.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : The Un-College That's Training $100,000 App Developers
The Un-College That's Training $100,000 App Developers
General Assembly offers high tech training face-to-face. Google and the Department of Education are paying attention.
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General Assembly offers high tech training face-to-face. Google and the Department of Education are paying attention.
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Monday, November 2, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : TransCanada Puts U.S. Permit Application For Keystone XL Pipeline On Hold
TransCanada Puts U.S. Permit Application For Keystone XL Pipeline On Hold
The company building the controversial oil pipeline from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico has suspended its permit application while waiting for approval on its preferred route through Nebraska.
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The company building the controversial oil pipeline from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico has suspended its permit application while waiting for approval on its preferred route through Nebraska.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : EPA Says It Has Found More 'Defeat Devices' In Volkswagen Cars
EPA Says It Has Found More 'Defeat Devices' In Volkswagen Cars
The U.S. government says the German automaker's software allowed 10,000 more diesel cars than it had acknowledged earlier to run more cleanly during emissions testing than in real-world conditions.
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The U.S. government says the German automaker's software allowed 10,000 more diesel cars than it had acknowledged earlier to run more cleanly during emissions testing than in real-world conditions.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : From Gray Lady To Purple Carrot: Bittman Adds Spice To Vegan Meal Startup
From Gray Lady To Purple Carrot: Bittman Adds Spice To Vegan Meal Startup
Bittman left a gig as The New York Times' influential food writer to join a meal-kit delivery firm that wants to make it easier for people to eat plant-based meals at home.
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Bittman left a gig as The New York Times' influential food writer to join a meal-kit delivery firm that wants to make it easier for people to eat plant-based meals at home.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Rival GOP Campaigns Launch Power Plays In Debate Negotiations
Rival GOP Campaigns Launch Power Plays In Debate Negotiations
Jeb Bush is resetting his campaign, and the GOP candidates agree that the party isn't in charge when it comes to debate negotiations. NPR explores what it all means for the 2016 race.
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Jeb Bush is resetting his campaign, and the GOP candidates agree that the party isn't in charge when it comes to debate negotiations. NPR explores what it all means for the 2016 race.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : In Disappointing Month For Studios, October Chock Full Of Box Office Flops
In Disappointing Month For Studios, October Chock Full Of Box Office Flops
October was grim for movie studios. NPR reports on four weeks of flops.
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October was grim for movie studios. NPR reports on four weeks of flops.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Could A Tiny Mobile Studio Solve Your Housing Crisis?
Could A Tiny Mobile Studio Solve Your Housing Crisis?
For decades architects have worked to turn shipping containers into homes and mock up cities that are plug and play. Now a startup in Texas is building a luxury studio that would travel when you do.
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For decades architects have worked to turn shipping containers into homes and mock up cities that are plug and play. Now a startup in Texas is building a luxury studio that would travel when you do.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Not To Be Out-Droned, Google Plans To Deliver Packages By Air In 2017
Not To Be Out-Droned, Google Plans To Deliver Packages By Air In 2017
Google's Project Wing would become another rival in the business of delivering consumer packages by drone, already eyed by Amazon and Wal-Mart. Lots of questions remain about how it all will work.
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Google's Project Wing would become another rival in the business of delivering consumer packages by drone, already eyed by Amazon and Wal-Mart. Lots of questions remain about how it all will work.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Campaign-Finance Crusader Lawrence Lessig Ends Presidential Bid
Campaign-Finance Crusader Lawrence Lessig Ends Presidential Bid
The Harvard law professor, who crowdfunded $1 million for his run, says he cannot move forward any longer if Democrats do not allow him in the debates.
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The Harvard law professor, who crowdfunded $1 million for his run, says he cannot move forward any longer if Democrats do not allow him in the debates.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : China Unveils Its First Commercial Jet To Compete With Boeing, Airbus
China Unveils Its First Commercial Jet To Compete With Boeing, Airbus
Because of production delays, the single-aisle, twin-engine C919 won't be on the market until at least 2018.
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Because of production delays, the single-aisle, twin-engine C919 won't be on the market until at least 2018.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : From 'Book Strap' To 'Burrito': A History Of The School Backpack
From 'Book Strap' To 'Burrito': A History Of The School Backpack
Backpacks and textbooks are a match made in heaven. But not too long ago, students walked to school carrying their books in their arms.
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Backpacks and textbooks are a match made in heaven. But not too long ago, students walked to school carrying their books in their arms.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Amid E. Coli Outbreak, Chipotle Closes 43 Restaurants In Washington, Oregon
Amid E. Coli Outbreak, Chipotle Closes 43 Restaurants In Washington, Oregon
At least 22 people have been infected with E. coli, some of whom reported eating at Chipotle restaurants in the two states. This is the chain's third food-contamination outbreak since August.
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At least 22 people have been infected with E. coli, some of whom reported eating at Chipotle restaurants in the two states. This is the chain's third food-contamination outbreak since August.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Texas' Changing Relationship To Obamacare
Texas' Changing Relationship To Obamacare
Many Texans still oppose the ACA even though the state is home to the most uninsured in the country. But more people and business groups are starting to feel the effects of not supporting the law.
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Many Texans still oppose the ACA even though the state is home to the most uninsured in the country. But more people and business groups are starting to feel the effects of not supporting the law.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Rising Temperatures Kick-Start Subarctic Farming In Alaska
Rising Temperatures Kick-Start Subarctic Farming In Alaska
Producers and consumers in southwestern Alaska see one upside to climate change. It's now possible to farm in parts of the tundra where agriculture was unheard of just a few years ago.
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Producers and consumers in southwestern Alaska see one upside to climate change. It's now possible to farm in parts of the tundra where agriculture was unheard of just a few years ago.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : The Changing Relationship Between Taxas And Obamacare
The Changing Relationship Between Taxas And Obamacare
Many Texans still oppose the Affordable Care Act even though the state is home to the most uninsured in the country. More people, however, are starting to feel the effects of not supporting the law.
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Many Texans still oppose the Affordable Care Act even though the state is home to the most uninsured in the country. More people, however, are starting to feel the effects of not supporting the law.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Pfizer Would Cut Its Corporate Tax Bill If It Merges With Allergan
Pfizer Would Cut Its Corporate Tax Bill If It Merges With Allergan
If the deal closes, Pfizer would move its headquarters to Ireland and reduce what it pays in taxes. Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution.
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If the deal closes, Pfizer would move its headquarters to Ireland and reduce what it pays in taxes. Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution.
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Sunday, November 1, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Words You'll Hear: 'Marijuana Monopoly'
Words You'll Hear: 'Marijuana Monopoly'
Michel Martin takes a look at the phrase "marijuana monopoly." It's an idea at the heart of the debate over Ohio's marijuana legalization initiative, which is on the ballot this week.
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Michel Martin takes a look at the phrase "marijuana monopoly." It's an idea at the heart of the debate over Ohio's marijuana legalization initiative, which is on the ballot this week.
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