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Aug 2, 2016

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Citizenship candidates take the Oath of Allegiance to the US during a naturalization ceremony on June 20, 2016 in Washington, DC.  MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images

The cost of casting a ballot this November can mean thousands of dollars for non-citizens; why Google is sending YouTube stars to livestream the Olympics; and Japan announced today a huge stimulus program that includes spending on infrastructure, an approach both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have both shown support for to accelerate economic growth, but is it worth it? 

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The cost to vote can be thousands of dollars

by Marketplace Contributor
Aug 2, 2016
The path to citizenship — and the right to vote — can be lengthy and expensive
Citizenship candidates take the Oath of Allegiance to the US during a naturalization ceremony on June 20, 2016 in Washington, DC. 
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Corner Office

In the future, Angie's List will take care of your home, too

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 2, 2016
The CEO of Angie's List talks making the site free and his plans to make the company more than just a reviews website
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The CDC has issued a travel warning for Miami-area neighborhood

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 2, 2016
There have been 14 confirmed cases of the Zika virus in Florida
Carlos Varas, a Miami-Dade County mosquito control inspector, uses a Golden Eagle blower to spray pesticide to kill mosquitos in the Wynwood neighborhood as the county fights to control the Zika virus outbreak on August 2, 2016 in Miami, Florida. There is a reported 14 individuals who have been infected with the Zika virus by local mosquitoes. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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Banks eager to help you beam money to friends faster

by Annie Baxter
Aug 2, 2016
Several big banks are letting customers beam payments to friends in real time.
Banks are trying to catch up to Millennials with this whole instant transfer of money stuff. 
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The candidates agree: time to spend on infrastructure

by Gigi Douban
Aug 2, 2016
Japan just announced a big infrastructure spending plan to kick-start its economy.
The iconic 6th Street Bridge over the 101 freeway that connects downtown Los Angeles with its eastern disticts is seen after the start of demolition. The bridge was demolished due to safety concerns after its concrete has become weakened by a rare chemical reaction.
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Apple is coming for your tiny guns

by Marketplace Staff
Aug 2, 2016
iOS 10 will add more diversity and replace the revolver emoji with a squirt gun.
Apple CEO Tim Cook and the new water gun emoji.
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YouTube stars to livestream from the Olympics

by Sally Herships
Aug 2, 2016
YouTube hopes millions of fans will follow them online to Rio.
A man takes a selfie in front of the Olympic rings in Olympic Park ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 1, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 
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Golf returns to Olympics, but some big name golfers dropping out

by Marketplace Contributor
Aug 2, 2016
Golfers cite Zika for not going to Rio, but money and prestige are also at play
Sophomore Arizona State University golfer Jino Sohn practices for his upcoming season. Growing up he dreamed about winning major championships, but never thought he could aspire to golf in the Olympics.
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The cost of casting a ballot this November can mean thousands of dollars for non-citizens; why Google is sending YouTube stars to livestream the Olympics; and Japan announced today a huge stimulus program that includes spending on infrastructure, an approach both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have both shown support for to accelerate economic growth, but is it worth it? 

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