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Snap Inc. officially files for IPO

by Kai Ryssdal
Feb 2, 2017
Estimated valuation of the company is more than $20 billion.
 
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Apple reports record profits in first quarter

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 31, 2017
It sold 78 million iPhones in three months.
Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks on stage during an Apple product launch event on October 27, 2016 in Cupertino, California.   
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Business activities of the president of the United States

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 25, 2017
It's twice as expensive to gain membership at the Mar-a-Lago, and Trump Hotels want to triple their numbers.
A coat of arms at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. 
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The Badlands National Park's Twitter account goes rogue

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 24, 2017
The account seemingly responds to the president's statement about environmentalism.
This August, 2001 photo shows the vast expanse of the Badlands National Park in South Dakota.  
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Dippin' Dots attempts a fresh start with Sean Spicer

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 23, 2017
The White House Press Secretary tweeted his harsh critique of the company for years.
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer speaks during a daily briefing at the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House January 23, 2017 in Washington, DC. 
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WhiteHouse.gov already has a new list of issues

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 20, 2017
Mentions of climate change have been scrubbed.
U.S. President Donald Trump waves to supporters as he walks the parade route with first lady Melania Trump and son Barron Trump past the main reviewing stand in front of the White House during the Inaugural Parade on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Donald J. Trump was sworn in today as the 45th president of the United States.   
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Japan standardizes toilet buttons to accommodate foreign tourists

by Molly Wood
Jan 18, 2017
High-tech toilets, while impressive, are often difficult to understand.
The Japan Sanitary Equipment Industry Association has created a set of universal, standardized graphics for Toto's buttons.
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Thanks to "La La Land," Hollywood is back in the musical business

by Molly Wood
Jan 17, 2017
Singin' in the flood.
A screengrab from "La La Land", featuring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone.
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Russia Today interrupted C-SPAN's feed with tourism ads about a fake country

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 12, 2017
It's as strange as it sounds.
Russia Today's feed briefly interrupted C-SPAN programming with a slideshow of promotional material for San Escobar, a fictional country.
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The economic threads of Obama's farewell speech

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 11, 2017
The president highlighted a growing U.S. economy but, as we know, that doesn't ring true for all Americans.
An attendee with a flag bandana made in China wait for Republican candidate for President Donald Trump to speak at a rally at Erie Insurance Arena on August 12, 2016 in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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