China lowered the value of the yuan, and that sent all sorts of prices lower. So you may soon be paying less for gas, food and lumber. But there are downsides too: U.S. stocks fell hard.
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Court Strikes Down New Hampshire’s Ban On Selfies In The Voting Booth
A federal judge isn’t swayed by concerns that voters could be pressured to cast ballots for certain candidates and post the proof on social media. He says the law violates guarantees of free speech.
Why Lowering Student Loan Interest Rates Isn’t A Game Changer
Hillary Clinton wants people with student loan debt to pay lower interest rates. That kind of assistance may not help the people who need it most.
Rivers Shut Down Over EPA’s Spill Of 3 Million Gallons Of Toxic Water
Water samples taken after the spill showed lead concentrations that were 3,500 times the levels normally seen in Durango, Colo.
Netflix Still Facing Questions Over Its New Parental Leave Policy
Netflix announced it would give employees who are new parents up to a year of paid leave to care for their children. The policy shift drew praise, but also questions and critique.
Would Voters Entrust The White House To An Atheist?
Many Americans say they would not vote for an atheist for president. It’s based on incorrect assumptions about the connection between ethical behavior and religious belief, says Tania Lombrozo.
Healthy Eaters, Strong Minds: What School Gardens Teach Kids
School-based urban gardens can have a measurable positive impact on kids — from improving their diets to helping boost engagement with academics.
Will Doctors Soon Be Prescribing Video Games For Mental Health?
Dozens of games and apps claim to improve your memory or make you smarter or reduce stress. But do they really? Developers say the next step is clinically valid proof of cognitive gains.
A Year After Ferguson: Obama Tells NPR He Feels ‘Great Urgency’
In an interview with Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep, the president rejects the suggestion that political considerations put race relations on the back burner in his first term.
Black Lives Matter Activists Commandeer Sanders Speech In Seattle
The Democratic presidential candidate had just begun to speak when two women took the stage and seized the microphone.