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A machine that puts sunscreen on for you, in a snap

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 18, 2016
Snappy Screen founder Kristen McClellan talks about her invention in the latest installment of our series, "Summer Brought to You By."
A SnappyScreen machine set up at a beach. 
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Artisanal soft serve ice cream finds its sweet spot

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 12, 2016
At Magpies, the flavors are chef-driven and the sugar's just right. Corn almond, anyone?
Rose Schwartz helps a customer at Magpies. 
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The surprising story behind the rise of flip-flops

by Reema Khrais
Aug 5, 2016
The humblest shoes of summer got their start thousands of years ago
The classic, inexpensive summer shoe got its start centuries ago.
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Welcome to the war of inflatable pool toys

by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 29, 2016
For BigMouth Inc., this season has meant lots of summertime sadness.
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Concert industry headed for a record year

by Mark Garrison
Aug 17, 2015
The top of the earnings list leans heavily on the back catalog.
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Getting a break on back-to-school purchases

by Mitchell Hartman
Aug 10, 2015
Many states offer short tax holidays, but it may be a modest spending season.
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Practice makes perfect for summer learning

by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 22, 2015
One company is trying to eliminate summer learning loss for low-income kids.
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Do you want to build a ... ropes course?

by Miles Bryan
Jul 9, 2015
Ski resorts are experimenting with warm weather attractions to bring in business.
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Why do some movies open early?

by Tony Wagner
Jul 2, 2015
Midnight premieres draw in super-fans build buzz for summer blockbusters
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Summer fun for future Fed chiefs? Maybe.

by Kate Davidson
Jul 21, 2014
At Fed camp, kids play games about personal finance and build economic knowledge.
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