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Apr 5, 2021

LG is getting out of the smartphone game

LG is the third-biggest brand for smartphones in the U.S. with 10% of all sales. Plus, how lower-cost airlines hope to capitalize on what could be a brighter summer for travel. And, the season of college admission decisions is here. There’s been a surge in applications as many schools waived standardized test requirements.

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LG, third-biggest smartphone brand in the U.S., to withdraw from market
Marketplace’s Erika Beras reports.
Budget airlines may have an advantage as people seek low-cost leisure escapes
by Meghan McCarty Carino
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The airlines may be able to offer the fares travelers are looking for, as some who are vaccinated start to plan domestic trips.
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With tests optional, selective colleges report more applicants and longer waitlists
by Amy Scott
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Many colleges waived their standardized test requirements because of the pandemic, opening the gates for more students to apply.
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