Mar 30, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, March 30, 2016

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On today's show, we'll talk about the Federal Trade Commission's false advertising lawsuit against Volkswagen; a new possible retirement savings plan in California; and an organization that reclaims wood from New York City water tanks.

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Reclaiming wood from an unexpected place

by Tracey Samuelson

Mar 30, 2016

Iconic symbols of the New York City skyline are being given new life.

The organization Tri-Lox sources wood from water tanks.

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California debates a retirement savings fix

by Mark Garrison

Mar 30, 2016

A new state-required plan could lead to automatic retirement savings for 6.8 million private-sector workers.

A number of state, local and federal governments are considering programs that would provide more retirement savings options.

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Microsoft's developer conference highlights machine learning

by Nova Safo

Mar 30, 2016

Silicon Valley is increasingly thinking about artificial intelligence.

A view of Cortana, Microsoft's virtual assistant.

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Worldwide art glass suppliers suspend certain colors

by Marketplace Contributor

Mar 30, 2016

Companies stopped making some colors after environmental tests found heavy metals.

Bullseye Glass is known for products that fuse together reliably, and for its rainbow of colors. But now, fewer colors are available.

April Baer

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Mid-day Update

A less colorful glass art world

by David Brancaccio

Mar 30, 2016

Friday's jobs report, artificial intelligence, and glass art.

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On today’s show, we’ll talk about the Federal Trade Commission’s false advertising lawsuit against Volkswagen; a new possible retirement savings plan in California; and an organization that reclaims wood from New York City water tanks.

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