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Apr 25, 2019

The costs of living in an oil-based economy

You might have noticed higher prices at the pump this year, but gas isn’t the only thing that will get more expensive with new sanctions on Iran. Plus: The big, nerdy business of “The Avengers” and gamer fashion.

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How gamers got their style
by Kai Ryssdal and Bennett Purser
Ethan Miller/Getty Images
From streetwear to designer labels, videos gamers have become one of fashion's biggest targets.
USMCA hurdles not all to do with U.S. politics
by Tracey Samuelson
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Mexico needs to pass promised labor reforms to boost the independence of its unions. Its lower house has already passed a bill that its Senate is expected to take up shortly. But passing these reforms likely won’t not be enough to convince Democrats and U.S. labor unions to support the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade. They say they […]
What would Hollywood be without superhero movies?
by Marielle Segarra
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They account for about a quarter of box office revenue.
Three months after the shutdown, some workers still feel its effects
by Maria Hollenhorst
Sunny Blaylock
"There's still that insecurity. You want the cash on hand," said government contractor Sunny Blaylock.
The market for customized goods is here, thanks to your data
by Kai Ryssdal and Liz Sanchez
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Companies have created a new form of convenience with personalized products.
How rising oil price ripples through economy
by Mitchell Hartman
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Many products and services tend to cost more.
CVS tries to gain customers … with smiles
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CVS and SmileDirectClub have a lot to gain from partnering.