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Jun 29, 2016

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 An Occupy Wall Street protestor holds up a mock debt note during a demonstration in San Francisco, California.  Justin Sullivan/Getty Image

Brexit may turn out to be a regional issue as markets begin to stabilize and panic subsides; we asked Americans if they think the economy is rigged and 71 percent said yes; and how Facebook is changing newsfeeds to feature more personal content

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How the post office created America

by Kai Ryssdal
Jun 27, 2016
A new book explains.
The postal service was around even before the founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence.
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Brexit

As Brexit looms, London frets about its future

by Stephen Beard
Jun 29, 2016
London voted to remain in the EU, but now the likelihood of leaving worries many.
City workers talk on their mobile phones near the Bank of England as the financial markets face uncertainty in the wake of Brexit on June 27, 2016 in London, England. 
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What Facebook's new algorithm means for you

by Kai Ryssdal and Molly Wood
Jun 29, 2016
It's good news! If you're not a publisher.
Facebook wants to prioritize your family and friends' posts.
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Brexit

Brexit: global catastrophe or regional difficulty?

by Tracey Samuelson
Jun 29, 2016
The negative reaction to the UK's decision to leave the EU may have been excessive.
Protesters gather to demonstrate against the EU referendum result in Trafalgar Square on June 28, 2016 in London, England. Up to 50,000 people were expected before the event was cancelled due to safety concerns. Early evening up to 300 people have still converged on the square to vent their anti-Brexit feelings. 
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Nike serves up a big fashion don't at Wimbledon

by Gigi Douban
Jun 29, 2016
Female players paid to wear Nike weren't exactly game for its babydoll dresses.
Annika Beck of Great Britain plays a forehand during the Ladies Singles second round match against Heather Watson of Great Britain on June 29, 2016 in London, England. Beck is wearing the Nike tennis dress in question. 
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Economic Anxiety Index®

Survey says: Americans feel the economy is rigged

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Jun 29, 2016
Across the board, people who took our latest poll say the economy is "rigged" to favor certain groups.
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Brexit

Keep Calm and Carry On poster is on sale for $28k

by Kai Ryssdal
Jun 29, 2016
When Britain needs it the most.
Postcards featuring the World War II British slogan 'Keep Calm and Carry On' are seen outside a newsagents in London, on 24 June, 2016. 
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A slimmed-down GE Capital highlights pros and cons of "too big to fail"

by Dan Gorenstein
Jun 29, 2016
In the last year, GE Capital has sold off $180 billion dollars of its business
The entrance of General Electric (GE) Celma, GE's aviation engine overhaul facility in Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on June 8, 2016. 
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Weekly Wrap

Weekly Wrap: Forget a jobless recovery, this is the growthless recovery

by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 29, 2016
Plus, Hillary Clinton's convention speech and counting the decades until the next rate hike.
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Brexit may turn out to be a regional issue as markets begin to stabilize and panic subsides; we asked Americans if they think the economy is rigged and 71 percent said yes; and how Facebook is changing newsfeeds to feature more personal content

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Chasing Shadows Santigold
Gold Silver Diamond Generationals
Yes We Can Can Allen Toussaint

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