Record Water Levels Shut Down Miles Of Mississippi River
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, about the effect of historic flooding on the Mississippi River on corn and soybean farmers.
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Thursday, December 31, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : With The Birkin Bag, Hermes Plays Hard to Get
With The Birkin Bag, Hermes Plays Hard to Get
There are luxury goods, and then there is the Birkin bag from the French company Hermes. It has been an elusive status symbol for 30 years, but it is also always mysteriously out of stock.
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There are luxury goods, and then there is the Birkin bag from the French company Hermes. It has been an elusive status symbol for 30 years, but it is also always mysteriously out of stock.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Puerto Rico Faces Uncertain Future Amid Debt Crisis
Puerto Rico Faces Uncertain Future Amid Debt Crisis
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Puerto Rico Rep. Luis Vega Ramos about what will happen when the commonwealth defaults on its nearly $37 million worth of debt.
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NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Puerto Rico Rep. Luis Vega Ramos about what will happen when the commonwealth defaults on its nearly $37 million worth of debt.
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Eric Litvin shares: 8 Handy Travel Tips From 2015 by THE NEW YORK TIMES
By THE NEW YORK TIMES
The New York Times Travel section publishes a lot of advice through the year. Here are a few favorites to put into practice in 2016.
Published: December 31, 2015 at 12:00AM
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Eric Litvin shares: A Marine Ecologist Strives to Protect the Seas by ALYSON KRUEGER
By ALYSON KRUEGER
Enric Sala of National Geographic goes to some of the world’s most remote places, to study them and help save them.
Published: January 3, 2016 at 12:00AM
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : In 2016, Volkswagen Aims To Repair Its Reputation After Emissions Scandal
In 2016, Volkswagen Aims To Repair Its Reputation After Emissions Scandal
The scandal will cost Volkswagen billions of dollars and has severely damaged the carmaker's reputation. Can it recover in the same way that Toyota and General Motors rebounded from safety recalls?
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The scandal will cost Volkswagen billions of dollars and has severely damaged the carmaker's reputation. Can it recover in the same way that Toyota and General Motors rebounded from safety recalls?
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Obamacare Insurers Sweeten Plans With Free Doctor Visits
Obamacare Insurers Sweeten Plans With Free Doctor Visits
Some insurers are betting that lowering the barrier to seeing a doctor will encourage people to get needed care sooner. If it works, the health plans could save more than they spend on the benefit.
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Some insurers are betting that lowering the barrier to seeing a doctor will encourage people to get needed care sooner. If it works, the health plans could save more than they spend on the benefit.
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Eric Litvin shares: 36 Hours in Tel Aviv by DEBRA KAMIN
By DEBRA KAMIN
Young, modern Tel Aviv and ancient Jaffa pulse with energy and combine to offer bustling markets, night clubs and a beachside promenade just right for two wheels.
Published: December 30, 2015 at 12:00AM
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : FEC Commissioner Ravel Leaving What she Calls A Broken Agency
FEC Commissioner Ravel Leaving What she Calls A Broken Agency
Ann Ravel had success uncovering secret money in politics when she was a state official in California. After a year leading the Federal Election Commission in Washington, D.C., she is stepping down.
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Ann Ravel had success uncovering secret money in politics when she was a state official in California. After a year leading the Federal Election Commission in Washington, D.C., she is stepping down.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : All Eyes On Average Saudis As Low Oil Prices Trim Government Benefits
All Eyes On Average Saudis As Low Oil Prices Trim Government Benefits
The deal in Saudi Arabia has been no taxation and no representation. Bottom-of-the-barrel crude prices changed the first half of the equation this week, as officials cut utility and gas subsidies.
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The deal in Saudi Arabia has been no taxation and no representation. Bottom-of-the-barrel crude prices changed the first half of the equation this week, as officials cut utility and gas subsidies.
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Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Puerto Rico Says It Will Miss $37 Million In Bond Payments This Week
Puerto Rico Says It Will Miss $37 Million In Bond Payments This Week
The island's government warns that time is running out for Congress to address its fiscal problems. Puerto Rico has been reeling from the effects of declining population and a long recession.
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The island's government warns that time is running out for Congress to address its fiscal problems. Puerto Rico has been reeling from the effects of declining population and a long recession.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : The Year In Eggs: Everyone's Going Cage-Free, Except Supermarkets
The Year In Eggs: Everyone's Going Cage-Free, Except Supermarkets
Egg producers who for years said they couldn't give up cages for egg-laying hens made the switch to cage-free in 2015. Big egg buyers, including McDonald's, Nestle and Subway, made commitments, too.
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Egg producers who for years said they couldn't give up cages for egg-laying hens made the switch to cage-free in 2015. Big egg buyers, including McDonald's, Nestle and Subway, made commitments, too.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Need To Break-Up With Someone? Call The Shop
Need To Break-Up With Someone? Call The Shop
For a fee, you can hire someone to do anything, including end your relationship. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Mackenzie Keast, co-founder of the Breakup Shop, about his business of breaking hearts.
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For a fee, you can hire someone to do anything, including end your relationship. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Mackenzie Keast, co-founder of the Breakup Shop, about his business of breaking hearts.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Despite 'Star Wars' Success, Disney Stock Drops
Despite 'Star Wars' Success, Disney Stock Drops
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Ben Fritz of the Wall Street Journal about Disney stock dropping, despite enormous Star Wars success.
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NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Ben Fritz of the Wall Street Journal about Disney stock dropping, despite enormous Star Wars success.
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Eric Litvin shares: Where to Go in St. Petersburg by SALLY McGRANE
By SALLY McGRANE
Rubinstein Street has seen a fresh wave of restaurants recently, adding to the traditional draw of its theaters.
Published: December 30, 2015 at 12:00AM
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : High-Flying 'Emerging Markets' Had Their Wings Clipped In 2015
High-Flying 'Emerging Markets' Had Their Wings Clipped In 2015
A weakening commodities market, hindered largely by the slowdown in China, has hurt economies in Latin America, Africa and elsewhere.
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A weakening commodities market, hindered largely by the slowdown in China, has hurt economies in Latin America, Africa and elsewhere.
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Eric Litvin shares: At a Santo Domingo Hair Salon, Rethinking an Ideal Look by SANDRA E. GARCIA
By SANDRA E. GARCIA
The phrase “Dominican salon” is now synonymous with immaculately straightened hair, but Miss Rizos is expanding that definition.
Published: January 3, 2016 at 12:00AM
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Eric Litvin shares: A Hawaiian Island Where Everybody Knows Your Name by LYNN ZINSER
By LYNN ZINSER
Molokai more than compensates for a scarcity of swimmable beaches with natural beauty and residents who treat one another like family.
Published: January 3, 2016 at 12:00AM
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Eric Litvin shares: Mix of New and Old Enlivens Taos Ski Valley by CHRISTOPHER SOLOMON
By CHRISTOPHER SOLOMON
The resort is creating a base village and upgrading features to draw visitors to a remote slice of northern New Mexico.
Published: January 3, 2016 at 12:00AM
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : 2015 Was Another Rough And Tumble Year For Obamacare
2015 Was Another Rough And Tumble Year For Obamacare
The Affordable Care Act survived another challenge before the U.S. Supreme Court this year. But the still-fragile marketplace is showing the strain of rising health care costs.
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The Affordable Care Act survived another challenge before the U.S. Supreme Court this year. But the still-fragile marketplace is showing the strain of rising health care costs.
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Eric Litvin shares: Hotel and Resort News: Boston Stay With a View of Fenway by SHIVANI VORA
By SHIVANI VORA
What you need to know if you’re on a trip or planning one soon, including new spa treatments at Montage Beverly Hills and a concierge-inspired app.
Published: December 30, 2015 at 12:00AM
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Is 2016 The Year Virtual Reality Finally Goes Mainstream?
Is 2016 The Year Virtual Reality Finally Goes Mainstream?
Three different companies are bringing VR headsets to market in 2016, and some content companies have made major investments in the technology.
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Three different companies are bringing VR headsets to market in 2016, and some content companies have made major investments in the technology.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : In The Podcast World, Some Music Students Seek A Career Gateway
In The Podcast World, Some Music Students Seek A Career Gateway
One of the nation's most prestigious music schools is filling classes with students whose work will likely never make them famous.
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One of the nation's most prestigious music schools is filling classes with students whose work will likely never make them famous.
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Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Tax Breaks, Falling Costs Are Boosting Wind And Solar
Tax Breaks, Falling Costs Are Boosting Wind And Solar
Congress has extended tax credits for clean energy as part of a $1.8 trillion spending bill. Solar and wind power companies say it will catapult the industry at a time when costs are already falling.
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Congress has extended tax credits for clean energy as part of a $1.8 trillion spending bill. Solar and wind power companies say it will catapult the industry at a time when costs are already falling.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Startup Aims To Give Classical Musicians An Online Bump
Startup Aims To Give Classical Musicians An Online Bump
For classical musicians, it's difficult to sell their work online because of how the music is tagged on apps like Spotify. A tech startup in Nashville is trying to change that.
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For classical musicians, it's difficult to sell their work online because of how the music is tagged on apps like Spotify. A tech startup in Nashville is trying to change that.
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Eric Litvin shares: 3 Museum Upgrades Worth Seeing in Paris by LINDSEY TRAMUTA
By LINDSEY TRAMUTA
This past year brought not one but three new or updated cultural hubs to Paris.
Published: January 3, 2016 at 12:00AM
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Eric Litvin shares: Morocco’s Other Coast Emerges as a Destination by ELAINE GLUSAC
By ELAINE GLUSAC
Morocco’s west coast, a blustery stretch of North Africa, testifies to its colonial past and trading heritage in a series of historic forts and emerging ports.
Published: January 3, 2016 at 12:00AM
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Eric Litvin shares: In Portland, Thai Food Moves Beyond the Usual by ANNA HEZEL
By ANNA HEZEL
Adventurous chefs and restaurant owners are using more-exotic ingredients in many of their signature dishes.
Published: January 3, 2016 at 12:00AM
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : A/B Testing Goes Mainstream: Used By Stores, Campaigns, Even Schools
A/B Testing Goes Mainstream: Used By Stores, Campaigns, Even Schools
As our world moves more and more into the digital realm, industries that used to be aligned with art and craft are becoming more scientific. Design in particular is increasingly done by the numbers.
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As our world moves more and more into the digital realm, industries that used to be aligned with art and craft are becoming more scientific. Design in particular is increasingly done by the numbers.
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Eric Litvin shares: Into Cloud Porn? There’s a Hashtag for That by STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
Just as biologists name and group plants by categories, travelers on social media have developed a worldwide taxonomy and nomenclature for photos with shared characteristics.
Published: January 3, 2016 at 12:00AM
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Do You Speak Health Insurance? It's Not Easy
Do You Speak Health Insurance? It's Not Easy
Even savvy consumers stumble over the meaning of coinsurance and other jargon. The misunderstandings can be costly, especially when picking a health plan.
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Even savvy consumers stumble over the meaning of coinsurance and other jargon. The misunderstandings can be costly, especially when picking a health plan.
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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Few Consequences For Health Privacy Law's Repeat Offenders
Few Consequences For Health Privacy Law's Repeat Offenders
Regulators have logged dozens, even hundreds, of complaints against some health providers for violating federal patient privacy law. Warnings are doled out privately, and sanctions are rarely imposed.
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Regulators have logged dozens, even hundreds, of complaints against some health providers for violating federal patient privacy law. Warnings are doled out privately, and sanctions are rarely imposed.
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Monday, December 28, 2015
Eric Litvin shares: An Oakland Restaurant With Food That Begs for Beer by REBECCA MARX FLINT
By REBECCA MARX FLINT
Half Orange offers a distinctly Bay Area spin on the burger-and-brews joint.
Published: December 28, 2015 at 12:00AM
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Eric Litvin shares: In British Columbia, a Stylish Hotel for Adrenaline Seekers by CHRISTOPHER SOLOMON
By CHRISTOPHER SOLOMON
The New Grand Hotel is a welcome option for adventurers happy with basic rooms for a low price, but with a little style.
Published: December 28, 2015 at 12:00AM
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Eric Litvin shares: Museum of Writers to Open in Chicago by MATT BEARDMORE
By MATT BEARDMORE
The greats will be there — Ralph Waldo Emerson, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Walt Whitman and many others — when the American Writers Museum opens in Chicago in March 2017.
Published: December 28, 2015 at 12:00AM
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Eric Litvin shares: Four Cities That Celebrate New Year’s Eve in a Big Way by SHIVANI VORA
By SHIVANI VORA
New York, New Orleans, Orlando and Las Vegas have become New Year’s Eve destinations (and everyone’s invited).
Published: December 28, 2015 at 12:00AM
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Eric Litvin shares: Cruise and Air News: A New Ship for L.G.B.T. Travelers by ELAINE GLUSAC
By ELAINE GLUSAC
What you need to know if you’re on a trip or planning one soon, including new beds on Princess Cruises and an app that offers guides to 200 airports.
Published: December 28, 2015 at 12:00AM
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