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beijing wants one union to rule them all
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beijing wants one union to rule them all

the official union would take on many of the services provided by more than 110 groups “xi’s idea is to influence the hearts and minds of workers”

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november 14 - november 20, 2016
to talk about sex to teens in zambia, play the diva
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to talk about sex to teens in zambia, play the diva

an ngo and a design firm team up to combat teen pregnancy. “the centers are really about as far from a medical clinic as possible”.

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october 10 - october 16, 2016
If Only MoviePass's Investors Were This Happy
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If Only MoviePass's Investors Were This Happy

Mitch Lowe’s subscription service for film junkies is losing money on many of its members. Roll the end credits?

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May 21, 2018
Is The Opioid Epidemic Too Big For This Little Device?
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Is The Opioid Epidemic Too Big For This Little Device?

Desperate for ways to fight fentanyl, cops want TruNarc—despite its flaws

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December 25, 2017
A Gold Bug On The Trail Of The Conquistadors
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A Gold Bug On The Trail Of The Conquistadors

A Gold Bug On The Trail Of The Conquistadors

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December 25, 2017
Is Trump's Plan Shovel - Ready ???
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Is Trump's Plan Shovel - Ready ???

The administration faces some of the same dilemmas that hampered the Obama stimulus. “I do not believe that there is huge opportunity to radically change the system”

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March 6 - March 12 2017
I Love Laguardia
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I Love Laguardia

Those who think it’s the worst airport in the U.S. don’t appreciate its one major advantage 

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March 13 - March 19, 2017
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St. Louis Loses Favor With Plaintiffs

A recent Supreme Court ruling could help companies seeking to overturn verdicts or dismiss cases

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July 31, 2017
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The Importance Of Being Idle

Washington is wrapped up in getting work done—even if a hot August won’t produce anything. Time to take a break

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July 31, 2017
This Just Got Akward
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This Just Got Akward

Long codependent, the two have been battling over human rights and democratic values. Both have a lot to lose, including an election for Merkel.

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July 31, 2017
A Low Blow In The Corn Belt
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A Low Blow In The Corn Belt

Biofuel producers say Trump has turned his back on the rural Midwest 

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July 31, 2017
That Seventies Startup
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That Seventies Startup

Infosci’s founders say they have a promising software design but aren’t taking the long view 

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July 31, 2017
Celtic Tigers
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Celtic Tigers

The two mild-mannered Irish prodigies behind Stripe are upending the brutal market for online payments—with Amazon at their side.

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August 07, 2017
The Hatchet Men And The Hot Dog
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The Hatchet Men And The Hot Dog

Let’s be frank. 3G Capital is known for doing exactly one thing well: Ruthlessly cutting costs. Will its reinvention of the Oscar Mayer wiener change that?

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August 07, 2017
Where A Bad World Means Good Business
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Where A Bad World Means Good Business

U.S. makers of nuclear bomb shelters are thriving on fears of North Korea.

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August 07, 2017
Is A Cigarette Without The Nicotine Still A Smoke?
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Is A Cigarette Without The Nicotine Still A Smoke?

The FDA takes the bold step of making cigarettes less addictive

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August 07, 2017
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Reno - Vating

In the shadow of Tesla’s Gigafactory, the city in Nevada is starting to look more like Silicon Valley. These aren’t the factory jobs it’s used to.

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June 26 - July 02, 2017
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When The Résumé Reads:Guerrilla (1964-2016)

Ex-rebels prepare to enter the workforce in postwar Colombia.

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June 26 - July 02, 2017
Why Venezuela Isn't on the Verge
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Why Venezuela Isn't on the Verge

Despite massive protests and growing economic desperation, the Maduro government hasn’t lost power.

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September 26 - October 2, 2016
Audette Exel
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Audette Exel

The groundbreaking philanthropist is getting investment bankers to use their skills for good.

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April 30, 2018
A Supercar In SUV Clothing
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A Supercar In SUV Clothing

Test-driving the Urus, Lamborghini’s bad boy of supermarkets and soccer practices.

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April 30, 2018
China's Real Estate Connection
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China's Real Estate Connection

Schwarzman’s Blackstone has been a big seller to Chinese companies. Will it want to buy anything back?

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April 30, 2018
Looks Prewar, Is Postwar. Looks Like A Co-Op, Is A Condo
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Looks Prewar, Is Postwar. Looks Like A Co-Op, Is A Condo

Clones of 15 Central Park West, all designed by the same architect, are taking over Manhattan.

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April 30, 2018
Beating Goliath
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Beating Goliath

A small college’s endowment manager outdoes Harvard with a simple weapon: Index funds.

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May 07, 2018
The Undergrad Fixing Finance
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The Undergrad Fixing Finance

Bank of America, JPMorgan, and big-name hedge funds are trying to diversify. BLK Capital wants to make it easier for them.

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May 07, 2018
Scott Norton and Mark Ramadan
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Scott Norton and Mark Ramadan

The founders of Sir Kensington’s are shaking up the sleepy condiment aisle.

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March 19, 2018
Needs More Salt
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Needs More Salt

Jukebox musicals may be the hottest thing on Broadway, but Escape to Margaritaville is a bland ode to wastin’ away.

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March 19, 2018
No Deal
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No Deal

Trump blocks Broadcom’s bid to take over Qualcomm, sending a warning to foreign companies with eyes on the U.S.

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March 19, 2018
The Disabled American Worker
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The Disabled American Worker

Where jobs vanish, disability insurance is the safety net.

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December 19 - December 25 2016
No Men Allowed
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No Men Allowed

The latest co-working sp aces have something in common.

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January 9 - January 15, 2017