Eric Litvin shares: Five Places to Go in Zurich by SETH SHERWOOD

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Zurich’s fourth district, a former red-light area next to the main railway station, brims with shops and cafes.

Published: January 31, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Administration Orders Easement For Construction Of Dakota Access Pipeline

Administration Orders Easement For Construction Of Dakota Access Pipeline
Members of the North Dakota congressional delegation say the acting secretary of the army has ordered the Corps of Engineers to proceed with an easement needed to complete the pipeline.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Searching For 'Facebook Customer Service' Can Lead To A Scam

Searching For 'Facebook Customer Service' Can Lead To A Scam
Say you got kicked off Facebook and need to get back on — to talk to friends or run your small business. A Google search for "Facebook Customer Service" can lead to a surprise. A bad one.

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Eric Litvin shares: Expedia Supports Lawsuit Against Trump’s Immigration Ban by SHIVANI VORA

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Dara Khosrowshahi, the chief executive of the company, said 1,000 of its customers were affected by the ban.

Published: January 30, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Trump Political Advisers Now Raising Money For His 'America First' Agenda

Trump Political Advisers Now Raising Money For His 'America First' Agenda
Aides from the president's campaign are working with a group that will not have to reveal donors. Contributors will fund efforts to promote his goals without revealing their role.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Senate Democrats Block Committee Votes On Two Trump Nominees

Senate Democrats Block Committee Votes On Two Trump Nominees
Democrats boycotted a meeting of the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday morning, preventing the panel from voting on nominees to lead the departments of the Treasury and health and human services.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Volkswagen Overtakes Toyota As World's Largest Automaker

Volkswagen Overtakes Toyota As World's Largest Automaker
Toyota had held the top spot since 2012. Strong demand for VW vehicles in China was more than enough to overcome the PR fallout from VW's emissions cheating scandal.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : White House Says Obama's Order On LGBTQ Rights Will Stay In Effect

White House Says Obama's Order On LGBTQ Rights Will Stay In Effect
President Trump "is determined to protect the rights of all Americans, including the LGBTQ community," the White House says.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Last Chance To Sign Up For Obamacare, For 2017 And Maybe Forever

Last Chance To Sign Up For Obamacare, For 2017 And Maybe Forever
People continue to enroll in Affordable Care Act coverage, even as huge questions loom about where millions of people will find health care in a year.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : U.S. Businesses Rebuke Trump Over Immigration Ban

U.S. Businesses Rebuke Trump Over Immigration Ban
U.S. employers are reacting to Friday's temporary ban on immigrants from seven mostly Muslim countries. Many are drastically curtailing business travel by some of their workers.

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Eric Litvin shares: How to Have a Relaxing Vacation in a City by SHIVANI VORA

By SHIVANI VORA

Choose a manageable destination, book a spa treatment and make the trip there part of the experience.

Published: January 30, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Sales Of Short-Term Insurance Plans Could Surge If Health Law Is Relaxed

Sales Of Short-Term Insurance Plans Could Surge If Health Law Is Relaxed
Consumer advocates say that these short-term policies, often in force for six months or less, don't have important safeguards that customers need. But the coverage can be cheaper.

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Eric Litvin shares: A $1,000 Day in Sydney for $100 by LUCAS PETERSON

By LUCAS PETERSON

Remaking a high-end itinerary around the glamorous Australian city on a tight budget.

Published: January 30, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Is Today's Google Doodle A Poke At The Trump Administration?

Is Today's Google Doodle A Poke At The Trump Administration?
Fred Korematsu fought the internment camps for Japanese-Americans during World War II. Today he would be 98. But Google's choice to make him the Doodle focus doesn't seem like a total coincidence.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Labor Unions Appear Set For More State-Level Defeats In 2017

Labor Unions Appear Set For More State-Level Defeats In 2017
Kentucky has already enacted a bill that would prohibit labor unions from forcing non-union members to pay fees to the union. Lawmakers in Missouri and New Hampshire are debating similar bills.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Privacy Paradox: What You Can Do About Your Data Right Now

Privacy Paradox: What You Can Do About Your Data Right Now
How can you stay digitally connected without feeling intruded upon? WNYC's five-day plan hopes to take the mystery out of digital privacy and improve lives both online and off.

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Eric Litvin shares: Small Colorado Resort Goes Big With a $700 Lift Ticket by KAREN SCHWARTZ

By KAREN SCHWARTZ

The offering (it also includes really nice skis) is giving Sunlight some attention. Its other prices are gentler.

Published: January 29, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : CNN Beefs Up Investigative Reporting

CNN Beefs Up Investigative Reporting
The new effort will be guided by two legendary investigative journalists, will involve at least a dozen new hires and the creation of a new digital home for the new unit.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : A Sip Of History: The Hidden Wine Cellars Under The Brooklyn Bridge

A Sip Of History: The Hidden Wine Cellars Under The Brooklyn Bridge
The cool, dark caverns were a perfect place to store even the most delicate wines — and the income they generated helped offset construction costs of the massive 19th-century engineering project.

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Eric Litvin shares: Postcard From My Past: Crossing Into Syria by PETER KUJAWINSKI

By PETER KUJAWINSKI

The Middle East was so hopeful 17 years ago when I traveled into the country for a brief visit; I expected that tourists would soon arrive in droves. Now the memory of that trip sustains my humanity.

Published: January 29, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Starbucks Says It Will Hire 10,000 Refugees Worldwide In Next 5 Years

Starbucks Says It Will Hire 10,000 Refugees Worldwide In Next 5 Years
Airbnb, Lyft and Uber also announced a plans to pay, house or otherwise support refugees both in and out of the U.S. who are affected by President's Trump's executive order on immigration.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Trump Acts To Roll Back Regulations On Businesses

Trump Acts To Roll Back Regulations On Businesses
Cutting regulations is easier said than done, requiring a lengthy process involving public comment.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : There Aren't Enough Women in Tech. Here's Why.

There Aren't Enough Women in Tech. Here's Why.
There's a problem in Silicon Valley. The problem is diversity. Here's what one University did about it.

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Eric Litvin shares: The Latest in Luggage: The Bold and the Beautiful by STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM

By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM

With reports of lost bags at record lows, maybe it’s time to splurge on something sumptuous.

Published: January 29, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Trump Immigration Order Strongly Criticized By Tech Executives

Trump Immigration Order Strongly Criticized By Tech Executives
Silicon Valley tech leaders are coming out against the Trump administration's executive action on immigration. The order directly affects employees and international business at many of the companies.

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Eric Litvin shares: Immigration Ban Prompts Fee Waivers and Refunds From Airlines by SHIVANI VORA

By SHIVANI VORA

President Trump’s order prompted some carriers to make it easier for the small number of affected tourists to rebook. But it was business as usual for many airlines.

Published: January 28, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Top Tech Company Leaders Say They Would Not Exist Without Immigrants

Top Tech Company Leaders Say They Would Not Exist Without Immigrants
Google, Apple, Facebook and Twitter are among companies in the tech and travel sectors which had a strong and swift reaction to President Donald Trump's executive orders on refugees and immigration.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Tech Executives Fiercely Criticize Trump Immigration Order

Tech Executives Fiercely Criticize Trump Immigration Order
Leaders in the U.S. tech sector say President Trump's executive order banning immigrants from some Muslim-majority countries will sow confusion in their businesses and undercut its growing diversity.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Luxury Condos To Prepare For Doomsday

Luxury Condos To Prepare For Doomsday
Larry Hall is the C.E.O. of the Survival Condo Project — bunkers built as luxury apartments. He talks with Lulu Garcia-Navarro about the structure, built in a converted missile silo.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Trump Follows Mayor Bloomberg's Ethics Steps; Critics Call That Inadequate

Trump Follows Mayor Bloomberg's Ethics Steps; Critics Call That Inadequate
President Trump has loosely followed former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's model for managing his wealth while in office, but the risk isn't the same.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Could Hear Case Affecting Trump Golf Courses

Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Could Hear Case Affecting Trump Golf Courses
When President Trump nominates a new Supreme Court justice, he will be choosing someone who may rule on a case affecting golf course profits. The case helps illustrate Trump's conflicts of interest.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Ahead Of Trump's First Jobs Report, A Look At His Remarks On The Numbers

Ahead Of Trump's First Jobs Report, A Look At His Remarks On The Numbers
Throughout the campaign, Donald Trump questioned the government's unemployment figures. Will that continue, now that he is the president?

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Countries Listed On Trump's Refugee Ban Don't Include Those He Has Business With

Countries Listed On Trump's Refugee Ban Don't Include Those He Has Business With
President Donald Trump's refugee ban in the Middle East could be one of the first conflicts of interest for the president, as his bans avoided nations that he has business ties in.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : As Trump Reboots Pipeline Expansion, An Unexpected Delay Emerges

As Trump Reboots Pipeline Expansion, An Unexpected Delay Emerges
The projects will need to be approved through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, but a resignation will leave that five-person panel with just two members — too few for a quorum.

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Eric Litvin shares: New Hotels With a Wintertime Appeal by SHIVANI VORA

By SHIVANI VORA

Six noteworthy hotels accepting reservations as of this winter.

Published: January 27, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Episode 750: Retraining Day

Episode 750: Retraining Day
When an American loses his/her job to trade, there's program to help. It's been around for decades. It makes a lot of sense. It is a generous program. And almost nobody's heard of it. But why?

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Trump Reverses Fee Reduction Involving FHA Loans

Trump Reverses Fee Reduction Involving FHA Loans
President Trump has blocked an Obama administration fee-cut on Federal Housing Administration loans. The action affects the mortgage insurance homeowners pay to cover the risk of defaults.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Milk Producers Pay Back Millions In Price-Fixing Settlement

Milk Producers Pay Back Millions In Price-Fixing Settlement
Between 2003 and 2010, a dairy industry group paid farmers to get out of the dairy game. They were trying to raise milk prices, but it meant slaughtering a lot of cows. An animal rights group was not happy, so they decided to sue on behalf of milk consumers. Now, if you bought milk in some states since 2003, you might be eligible for a payout.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Trump's Proposed Border Tax Would Negatively Affect U.S. Consumers

Trump's Proposed Border Tax Would Negatively Affect U.S. Consumers
Donald Trump has said a border tax would be one way to make Mexico pay for the border wall. But that type of tax could negatively affect American consumers.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Repeal Ripples: 5 Insurance Exchange Chiefs Contemplate An Uncertain Future

Repeal Ripples: 5 Insurance Exchange Chiefs Contemplate An Uncertain Future
States running their own insurance exchanges instead of relying on the federal site had hoped the marketplaces would become thriving businesses. Now, the states aren't sure what the future holds.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Trump Administration Cancels Ads Encouraging Obamacare Sign-Ups

Trump Administration Cancels Ads Encouraging Obamacare Sign-Ups
With the end of open enrollment just days away, the Trump administration pulled the plug on advertisements and outreach to encourage people to buy health insurance.

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Eric Litvin shares: 5 Ways to Take a Self-Care Vacation by SHIVANI VORA

By SHIVANI VORA

Change is stressful, and there has been no shortage of it in the news lately. Experts offer tips on how to focus on yourself instead of your digital devices.

Published: January 26, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Eric Litvin shares: A Durham Hotel With a Sense of Place and Midcentury Style by INGRID K. WILLIAMS

By INGRID K. WILLIAMS

Beyond its cool aesthetics, this local-focused property stands out for its dedication to all things made in North Carolina.

Published: January 26, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Eric Litvin shares: Enrique Olvera Brings His Genius to Oaxaca, Mexico by SHAUN PETT

By SHAUN PETT

With Criollo, he joins with a native chef and an architect to celebrate one of the great food capitals of the world.

Published: January 26, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Eric Litvin shares: Advice for Gay and Transgender Travelers by SHIVANI VORA

By SHIVANI VORA

Expert advice on planning a seamless and satisfying getaway.

Published: January 26, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Hospitals Worry Repeal Of Obamacare Would Jeopardize Innovations In Care

Hospitals Worry Repeal Of Obamacare Would Jeopardize Innovations In Care
One part of the federal health law gave hospitals financial incentives to improve patient care. Some invested big to make those changes and are worried about what losing that support would mean.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Drug Distributors Penalized For Turning Blind Eye In Opioid Epidemic

Drug Distributors Penalized For Turning Blind Eye In Opioid Epidemic
The wholesalers that move medicines between drug companies and pharmacies have been fined for failing to call out suspicious transactions involving opioids.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : 'It's A Big One': Iowa Pipeline Leaks Nearly 140,000 Gallons Of Diesel

'It's A Big One': Iowa Pipeline Leaks Nearly 140,000 Gallons Of Diesel
The leak from an underground pipeline in north-central Iowa was first discovered in a field on Wednesday morning. Crews for the company, Magellan Midstream Partners, are working to clean it up.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Trump's Labor Pick Faces Slew Of Legal Complaints From Fast-Food Workers

Trump's Labor Pick Faces Slew Of Legal Complaints From Fast-Food Workers
Andrew Puzder runs the empire behind Carl's Jr. and Hardee's. So far, 33 current and ex-employees have alleged wage theft, harassment and discrimination at his company. The industry stands by its man.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Trump's Suggested Import Tax Would Mean Americans Pay For That Wall

Trump's Suggested Import Tax Would Mean Americans Pay For That Wall
The president's press secretary said a plan the White House is pushing would mean taxing goods from Mexico 20 percent to pay for the wall. That would mean American consumers would foot the bill.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Fast Food Workers File Complaints Against Companies Run By Trump Labor Pick

Fast Food Workers File Complaints Against Companies Run By Trump Labor Pick
Employees of the fast food chains run by President Trump's labor secretary nominee filed complaints Thursday alleging wage theft and sexual harassment, among other things. The complaints to state and federal agencies allege that as CEO of the company that owns the Carl's Jr. and Hardee's chains, Andrew Puzder helped create a workplace culture that encouraged discrimination.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Despite Economic Troubles, Residents Of Kansas Town Remain Proud

Despite Economic Troubles, Residents Of Kansas Town Remain Proud
Independence, Kan., is shrinking with the population down to about 9,000 people. Many businesses have closed up shop, and the city's hospital shut down in 2015. But the folks who live there remain proud of their town and its history.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Dairy Farmers Fear Loss Of Labor Under Trump Immigration Actions

Dairy Farmers Fear Loss Of Labor Under Trump Immigration Actions
Dairy farmers rely on thousands of immigrants, most of them undocumented, to milk the cows. They fear Trump administration policies will cause their labor pool to dry up.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : The Continent That Contributes The Most To E-Waste Is...

The Continent That Contributes The Most To E-Waste Is...
If you guessed North America, you're wrong. A new report looks at who's producing the most.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : GOP '200 Day' Agenda Calls for Spending, Tax Cuts. But What About the Deficit?

GOP '200 Day' Agenda Calls for Spending, Tax Cuts. But What About the Deficit?
At the annual GOP congressional retreat, House Speaker Paul Ryan outlined a legislative agenda that includes plans to repeal and replace Obamacare and rewrite the federal tax code.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Trump And His Organization Lawyer Up For The Ethics War Ahead

Trump And His Organization Lawyer Up For The Ethics War Ahead
Eric Trump called it an "exciting new chapter at the Trump Organization." But to progressive group Public Citizen, "It wouldn't matter if the Trump Organization hired Archbishop Desmond Tutu."

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Sri Lanka's 'Kithul' Palm Syrup: An Ancient Sweetener In Need Of Saving

Sri Lanka's 'Kithul' Palm Syrup: An Ancient Sweetener In Need Of Saving
Sri Lanka's most popular sweetener is disappearing, due to the destruction of rainforests, inconsistent yields, intensive labor and a fading workforce. And turning the tide isn't going to be easy.

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Eric Litvin shares: In Hawaii, Contemporary Art Gets Its Moment in the Sun by PAULA DE LA CRUZ

By PAULA DE LA CRUZ

Fueled by a new wave of young local and foreign artists, the state is becoming an increasingly relevant center for contemporary art.

Published: January 25, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Investors Looks To Profit Off Of Trump's Tweets About Companies

Investors Looks To Profit Off Of Trump's Tweets About Companies
Some investors think they can gather enough from President Trump's tweets about businesses to create a profitable trading strategy. Chris Dieterich of The Wall Street Journal explains.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Americans Just Don't Like Small Cars

Americans Just Don't Like Small Cars
The Trump administration is pushing American automakers to build more small cars in the U.S. But trucks and SUVs began outselling small cars two years ago.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Can Groups Sue Over Trump's Business Conflicts Even If They Weren't Harmed?

Can Groups Sue Over Trump's Business Conflicts Even If They Weren't Harmed?
Many groups are raising questions about President Trump's conflicts of interest, but do they have the "standing" to challenge him in court? Some legal experts say Trump's business competitors might.

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Eric Litvin shares: 36 Hours in Santiago, Chile by NELL McSHANE WULFHART

By NELL McSHANE WULFHART

The Chilean capital offers a dynamic cultural landscape, with world-class chefs, design-forward shops and energy to spare.

Published: January 25, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Eric Litvin shares: In and Around Perth, Natural Wonders Abound by LUCAS PETERSON

By LUCAS PETERSON

While Perth’s center certainly has worthwhile attractions for the budget-conscious traveler, getting the most out of Perth means getting outside.

Published: January 25, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Facebook Tweaks Its 'Trending Topics' Algorithm To Better Reflect Real News

Facebook Tweaks Its 'Trending Topics' Algorithm To Better Reflect Real News
The update comes days after accusations surfaced online that the highly shared Women's March didn't show as trending on Facebook. The social site has been trying to curb fake news and filter bubbles.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : As Obama Clean Power Plan Fades, States Craft Strategies To Move Beyond It

As Obama Clean Power Plan Fades, States Craft Strategies To Move Beyond It
The plan is on hold while a legal battle plays out. Even if it's upheld, the Trump administration is likely to appeal to the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, states are looking at energy alternatives.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Episode 632: The Chicken Tax

Episode 632: The Chicken Tax
President Trump talks about putting tariffs on foreign cars. But there are already tariffs on auto imports and one got there because of chickens in Germany. This is how trade barriers tend to spread.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : As Trump Hotels Expand, Trump Club Also Raises Fees - And Eyebrows

As Trump Hotels Expand, Trump Club Also Raises Fees - And Eyebrows
The Trump Organization plans to open many hotels during this administration. And company's Mar-a-Lago club is doubling initiation fees. Ethicists say Trump is improperly profiting from his office.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Dow Jones Closes Above 20,000 Points For First Time Ever

Dow Jones Closes Above 20,000 Points For First Time Ever
The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Wednesday closed above 20,000 for the first time ever. The stock market has been on an tear since the election of Donald Trump.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : The Stock Market's On An Epic Upswing. Here's Why It Probably Hasn't Benefitted You

The Stock Market's On An Epic Upswing. Here's Why It Probably Hasn't Benefitted You
The Dow Jones Industrial Average passed another milestone today. Here's a little explainer as to why stocks have done so well in recent years — and why it doesn't affect the wallets of most Americans.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Dakota Access Pipeline Foes: We Aren't Done Fighting Yet

Dakota Access Pipeline Foes: We Aren't Done Fighting Yet
Opponents of the Dakota Access and Keystone XL pipelines say that Trump's new executive memo is a disappointment. But it's one that they've been gearing up for.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Why Some Silicon Valley Tech Executives Are Bunkering Down For Doomsday

Why Some Silicon Valley Tech Executives Are Bunkering Down For Doomsday
Journalist Evan Osnos discusses the high-tech survivalists who are stockpiling food and weapons and investing in luxury underground bunkers. "They feel a sense of fragility in our politics," he says.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : If These Trees Don't Get Time To Chill, Farmers Will Be Out On A Limb

If These Trees Don't Get Time To Chill, Farmers Will Be Out On A Limb
Tree crops like pistachios, peaches and almonds need a certain amount of cold weather every year. But scientists say that California's climate may become too warm for them to grow there.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Trump Vows 'Big Border Tax' For U.S. Manufacturers That Move Jobs Abroad

Trump Vows 'Big Border Tax' For U.S. Manufacturers That Move Jobs Abroad
The new president has suggested a tax of up to 45 percent on products re-imported into the U.S. But it's illegal to single out individual companies, and it's unclear what form the tax would take.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : These Monks Have A Calling: Making Fresh Italian Cheese ... In India

These Monks Have A Calling: Making Fresh Italian Cheese ... In India
Cheese is gaining popularity in this South Asian country, but it is mostly imported and expensive. An Indian-based monastery with Italian roots is trying to change that — by making it themselves.

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Eric Litvin shares: What an Icelandic Airline Owner Can’t Travel Without by NELL McSHANE WULFHART

By NELL McSHANE WULFHART

Skúli Mogensen of WOW Air spends a lot of time in the sky. Here is where he likes to go, and what he brings.

Published: January 24, 2017 at 07:00PM

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