Seventeen Weeks: Protests And Chaos in Hong Kong
Anti-government protests have continued after a mainland extradition bill was withdrawn.
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What We Know About Vaping-Related Illnesses And How To Prevent Them
Over 800 people have been diagnosed with vaping-related illnesses. Twelve people have died.
Schwab Cuts Commissions To Zero, As Free Trading Edges Toward The Norm
The traditional online broker is cutting commissions from $4.95 per trade to zero. Charles Schwab is under pressure from newer firms like Robinhood, which are app-based and target younger customers.
Transcript: NPR's Interview With China's Ambassador To The U.S.
Cui Tiankai, China's ambassador to the U.S., discusses with NPR 70 years of Communist Party rule, President Xi's move to do away with presidential term limits and the Hong Kong protests.
LAPD Examines How Recruitment Ad Showed Up On Breitbart's Site
When recruitment ads for the Los Angeles Police Department appeared on conservative media Breitbart's website, a lot of eyebrows were raised. It was Google analytics that steered the ads there.
Wealth Tax Showdown
Senator Bernie Sanders proposes an aggressive wealth tax to reverse inequality. But the policy faces major obstacles.
How Big Oil Of The Past Helped Launch The Solar Industry Of Today
The multibillion-dollar solar photovoltaic industry has roots in an unexpected place. More than 40 years ago, oil companies invested in solar research and development that have proved critical.
Startups Face Skepticism As They Move To Sell Shares To The Public
Calling yourself a tech company doesn't work like catnip on investors anymore. Startups riding the tech boom are facing skepticism as they move to sell shares to the public.
Forever 21 Files For Bankruptcy, May Close Up To 178 U.S. Stores
Forever 21 may close 178 U.S. stores during bankruptcy proceedings. Started by a Korean immigrant couple in 1984, the retailer went all in on fast fashion, malls and big, expensive physical stores.
The Complicated Business of Plantation Tourism
Southern plantation homes draw hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, from history buffs to engaged couples scouting potential wedding locations. Not everyone who visits these sites of early American