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The Smithfield feed processing mill producing food for nearby hog-raising farms in Milford, Utah.

The Smithfield feed processing mill producing food for nearby hog-raising farms in Milford, Utah. Jon G. Fuller/VW Pics/ Universal Images Group via Getty Images hide caption

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China owns 380,000 acres of land in the U.S. Here's where

Chinese companies and individuals own farmland across America. But lawmakers in Washington are pushing to block any purchases that could be connected to the Chinese Communist Party.

China owns 380,000 acres of land in the U.S. Here's where

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It Was A Company With A Lot Of Promise. Then A Chinese Customer Stole Its Technology

Pigeons fly past the company logo of Sinovel Wind Co., Ltd. outside its head office in Beijing, in 2011. In January 2018, Sinovel was convicted in the U.S. of stealing trade secrets from American Superconductor. Stringer China/Reuters hide caption

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It Was A Company With A Lot Of Promise. Then A Chinese Customer Stole Its Technology

When a Chinese wind turbine maker stole vital trade secrets from American Superconductor, the damage was enormous. The theft cost the firm hundreds of millions of dollars and resulted in mass layoffs.

It Was A Company With A Lot Of Promise. Then A Chinese Customer Stole Its Technology

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Not Just A Crock: The Viral Word-Of-Mouth Success Of Instant Pot

The hardworking Instant Pot, touted by its fans on social media, is Amazon's top-selling item in the U.S. How it got to No. 1 is a lesson in viral marketing savvy. Grace Hwang Lynch hide caption

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Not Just A Crock: The Viral Word-Of-Mouth Success Of Instant Pot

Launched in 2010, the multifunction cooker became a sleeper hit last year. That's when its maker harnessed the enthusiasm of owners – self-dubbed "addicts" – to spread the word online.

Ship That Breast Milk For You? Companies Add Parent-Friendly Perks
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Ship That Breast Milk For You? Companies Add Parent-Friendly Perks

Forget paid parental leave. Some companies offer compensation for surrogacy and adoption, or are helping traveling moms ship breast milk. The benefits are a relatively cheap way to recruit and retain.

Ship That Breast Milk For You? Companies Add Parent-Friendly Perks

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