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MLB's new uniforms, that ended up being see-through, will get fixed
According to a Major League Baseball Player's Association memo, which was obtained by ESPN, the league has heard the complaints and will get the uniforms fixed — next year.
Why writers are having a hard time earning a living in the streaming economy
The Writers Guild of America is on strike. NPR's A Martinez talks to Paul Hardart, professor at NYU Stern's business school, about how the content boom driven by streaming has changed the dynamics.
AI apps are being used to help people connect on dating apps
Artificial intelligence is helping people with the hardest parts of dating. New apps can create dating profiles to help someone find the perfect match.
Hollywood writers strike enters its 2nd day after talks with studios broke off
by Mandalit del Barco
Members of the Writer's Guild of America are on strike against Hollywood studios. Picketing started Tuesday in Los Angeles and New York.
Morning news brief
The U.S. could run out of cash to pay its bills by June 1. Hollywood writers are striking against the major studios. The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on Supreme Court ethics.
Flooding was the downside to California's heavy rain. The upside: gold
Floodwater in California has stirred up new deposits of gold in rivers and streams across the state. It's sparking what some are calling Gold Rush 2.0.
More communities are deciding to fight the expansion of dollar stores
by Stephan Bisaha
The number of dollar stores is growing quickly, especially Dollar General. In some towns dollar stores are a vital shopping option, but some residents warn the stores do more harm than good.
The band Fall Out Boy is giving new meaning to the term 'emo music'
The band released a special vinyl version of their new album — made with real human tears for "maximum emotional fidelity." Bassist Pete Wentz collected his own tears to be shipped off to a lab.
Germany aims to revive its solar power industry which was booming a decade ago
by Rob Schmitz
German solar panel manufacturers are working with lawmakers to rejuvenate the industry in Europe. They are seeking to counter China's dominance of the industry with tax incentives and legislation.