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Snuggies are blankets, federal court says

by Kai Ryssdal
Feb 13, 2017
Having sleeves doesn't make it apparel.
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Workers are increasingly distracted by politics on social media

by Kai Ryssdal
Feb 7, 2017
A survey found that reading online posts and talking with co-workers is eating up a lot of time.
A survey found that most full-time workers are spending two to three hours at work reading political posts on social media.
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Kraft Heinz plans to give workers the day off after Super Bowl

by Kai Ryssdal
Feb 3, 2017
Who needs to buy an ad when you get all that press?
   
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Snap Inc. officially files for IPO

by Kai Ryssdal
Feb 2, 2017
Estimated valuation of the company is more than $20 billion.
 
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Apple reports record profits in first quarter

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 31, 2017
It sold 78 million iPhones in three months.
Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks on stage during an Apple product launch event on October 27, 2016 in Cupertino, California.   
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Business activities of the president of the United States

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 25, 2017
It's twice as expensive to gain membership at the Mar-a-Lago, and Trump Hotels want to triple their numbers.
A coat of arms at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. 
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The Badlands National Park's Twitter account goes rogue

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 24, 2017
The account seemingly responds to the president's statement about environmentalism.
This August, 2001 photo shows the vast expanse of the Badlands National Park in South Dakota.  
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Dippin' Dots attempts a fresh start with Sean Spicer

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 23, 2017
The White House Press Secretary tweeted his harsh critique of the company for years.
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer speaks during a daily briefing at the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House January 23, 2017 in Washington, DC. 
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WhiteHouse.gov already has a new list of issues

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 20, 2017
Mentions of climate change have been scrubbed.
U.S. President Donald Trump waves to supporters as he walks the parade route with first lady Melania Trump and son Barron Trump past the main reviewing stand in front of the White House during the Inaugural Parade on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Donald J. Trump was sworn in today as the 45th president of the United States.   
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Japan standardizes toilet buttons to accommodate foreign tourists

by Molly Wood
Jan 18, 2017
High-tech toilets, while impressive, are often difficult to understand.
The Japan Sanitary Equipment Industry Association has created a set of universal, standardized graphics for Toto's buttons.
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