May 30, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, May 30, 2016

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On today's show, we'll talk about an auction next month for more than 24,000 Bitcoins; a new survey that reveals less than half of Americans plan to take a vacation this summer; and why Silicon Valley's slowdown is just "frothy" — not the sign of a bubble bust.

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Another summer without a summer vacation

by Reema Khrais

May 30, 2016

A new survey says less than half of Americans will take a vacation this summer.

Not everyone is feeling the effects of the economic recovery.

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Grilling beef today? Read this.

by Kimberly Adams

May 30, 2016

New labeling requirements from the USDA are a reminder to cook meat thoroughly.

Tenderizing meat can introduce bacteria into its center.

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Helping pets have a good end-of-life with hospice care

by Marketplace Contributor

May 30, 2016

The growing field of pet hospice care helps elderly pets and their owners.

Suki, a 15-year old Cairn terrier, enjoys a little sunshine and a patch of green. Her owners are choosing pet hospice and palliative care as her health declines.

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Mid-day Update

China's bumpy path toward market reform

by David Brancaccio

May 30, 2016

China's markets, steak labeling, and hospice care for animals.

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On today’s show, we’ll talk about an auction next month for more than 24,000 Bitcoins; a new survey that reveals less than half of Americans plan to take a vacation this summer; and why Silicon Valley’s slowdown is just “frothy” — not the sign of a bubble bust.