Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Segments From This Episode

• Shipping companies play for time as new fuel rules beckon

  by Jed Kim

  

  Ships are big polluters, and next week, maritime nations could require them to use fuel that generates less sulfur content. But that kind of fuel is expensive, and the shipping business is in a bit of a slump just now. So shipping companies are begging for more time.

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• Private companies pay to improve border crossings

  by Mónica Ortiz Uribe

  

  A program hosted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection allows private companies and local governments to reimburse the federal government for additional services.

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• NBA gives basketball viewers chance to see games in virtual reality

  by Kimberly Adams

  

  The National Basketball Association will, this season, become the first professional sports league to offer a regular schedule of live games delivered in virtual reality. At least one NBA League Pass game per week will be live-streamed in virtual reality. The move could be a big deal for the NBA and other sports. What is […]

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• The Amish community typically supports Republicans. Will they go for Trump?

  by David Brancaccio

  

  A political action committee is trying to get the Amish to vote for Trump.

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• The world has reached a milestone on renewable energy

  by David Brancaccio

  Renewable energy, infrastructure repairs, and bike locks.

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