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Access to high-quality preschool remains unequal

by Sally Herships
May 12, 2016
While national numbers are up, not every state is increasing its funding for preschool.
Pre-K spending per child is up overall, but that's not the whole picture.
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FDA says it's time to look again at food labeling claims

by Sally Herships
May 10, 2016
Reevaluating dietary guidelines to help consumers decide what's healthy
Kind bars were the subject of discussion recently when it came down to the semantics of what can be labeled as "healthy" per FDA rules. 
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Teaching kids the power of the piggy bank

by Sally Herships
Apr 29, 2016
It's a good day to spread the message to start saving early.
It's a good idea to help kids develop saving habits early on, the American Bankers Association says.
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Uber has yet to make a real dent in the market for business travelers

by Sally Herships
Apr 22, 2016
After traveling about 30 miles, Uber can become much more expensive than a car rental.
Uber is continuing to disrupt the automotive world, but not in all markets.
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Japan's population is plunging, so where are the babies?

by Sally Herships
Apr 20, 2016
The nation fights an alarming trend with matchmakers and a shift in workplace culture.
Kumi Matsumoto and her second child in Tokyo. On balancing the demands of motherhood and work in Japan, "I’m the kind of woman who does not think that quitting is realistic choice," she said. 
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ESPN takes a flyer on drone racing

by Sally Herships
Apr 14, 2016
The sports network is out to turn the fledgling sport into a NASCAR of the sky
A drone racing at an IDRA competition.
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Changes to food stamp program could cause up to 1 million Americans to lose benefits

by Sally Herships
Apr 1, 2016
For the first time since the recession, a time limit on benefits for certain adults will be returning.
In New York state alone, up to 45,000 residents could lose their food assistance benefits.
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Are smart cars only as good as the roads they're driving on?

by Sally Herships
Mar 31, 2016
When lane markings don't work, neither do driverless cars, it seems.
A self-driving car traverses a parking lot at Google's headquarters in Mountain View, California on January 8, 2016. 
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SoundCloud finally launches a subscription service

by Sally Herships
Mar 30, 2016
Can the streaming service enter the mainstream without losing its cool?
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AmEx high-end cards under pressure

by Sally Herships
Mar 11, 2016
As profits plummet, the company faces intense competition for affluent customers.
Members of the American Express black card enjoy perks like The Centurion Suite at the Barclays Center in New York City. 
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