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Federal Appeals Court Blocks San Francisco Law On Ad Warnings For Sugary Drinks

Soda bottles displayed in a San Francisco market.A federal appeals court blocked a city law requiring advertisement warnings on the potential health impacts of sugary drinks. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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Law

Federal Appeals Court Blocks San Francisco Law On Ad Warnings For Sugary Drinks

A voter-approved law requiring large warnings about the effects of soda and other sugar-sweetened drinks was challenged by the beverage industry.

Behavioral Economist Explains Why So Many People Struggle To Save Money

Saving money might feel like a nearly impossible task, but there's a simple way to make it easy: automate it.

Behavioral Economist Explains Why So Many People Struggle To Save Money

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Does The U.S. Or China Have More Leverage In Ongoing Trade Talks?

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with former China trade negotiator Amy Celico about who has the upper hand in the current round of trade talks, China or the U.S.

Does The U.S. Or China Have More Leverage In Ongoing Trade Talks?

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Politics

Trump Meets With Vice Premier Of China To Discuss Potential Trade Deal

President Trump meets this afternoon with the vice premier of China, about a trade agreement. But Trump says a final deal will probably have to wait until he meets with President Xi.

Trump Meets With Vice Premier Of China To Discuss Potential Trade Deal

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Productivity Tool Helps Procrastinators Working From Home Stay On Task

Focusmate pairs you with another procrastinator for 50-minute "virtual co-working" sessions. While it may sound creepy, the Boston Globe reports some people swear by it.

Productivity Tool Helps Procrastinators Working From Home Stay On Task

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Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged

As expected, the Federal Reserve did not raise its key interest rate. But in a reversal from December, the Fed said it will be "patient" as it decides when to change them again.

Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged

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National

News Brief: Deep Freeze, User Data Concerns, Trade Talks

Severe cold paralyzes a portion of the U.S. Facebook and Google are scrutinized over apps that collected data from teenagers. And, it's the final day of trade talks between the U.S. and China.

News Brief: Deep Freeze, User Data Concerns, Trade Talks

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U.S.-Chinese Negotiators Begin Day 2 Of High-Stakes Trade Talks

Rachel Martin talks to Arthur Kroeber of Gavekal Dragonomics, a financial services firm based in Hong Kong, about the latest round of trade talks between U.S. and Chinese negotiators.

U.S.-Chinese Negotiators Begin Day 2 Of High-Stakes Trade Talks

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Tesla's Challenge: Leaving Behind The Lap Of Luxury

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Tesla's Challenge: Leaving Behind The Lap Of Luxury

Tesla is finally turning a profit selling premium electric cars. But CEO Elon Musk doesn't want to make money just selling luxury cars to the world's elite. He's still aiming for the masses.

Tesla's Challenge: Leaving Behind The Lap Of Luxury

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Federal Judge Blasts PG&E's Commitment To California Wildfire Safety

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Environment

Federal Judge Blasts PG&E's Commitment To California Wildfire Safety

In unusually frank language, the judge said he fears the potential for more fires in 2019 if the utility company does not take drastic action.

Facebook, Google Draw Scrutiny Over Apps That Collected Data From Teens

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Technology

Facebook, Google Draw Scrutiny Over Apps That Collected Data From Teens

In the latest revelation to raise privacy concerns, the Silicon Valley giants offered adults and teens gift cards for installing apps that would let the companies collect data on their smartphones.

Facebook, Google Draw Scrutiny Over Apps That Collected Data From Teens

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How The Trump Administration's Tariffs On China Have Affected American Companies

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Bloomberg reporter Andrew Mayeda about some of the big picture impacts as American industries have tried to adjust to the Trump's administration's tariffs with China.

How The Trump Administration's Tariffs On China Have Affected American Companies

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