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In face of protectionism, EU and Japan sign huge open-trade deal

In face of protectionism, EU and Japan sign huge open-trade deal

The agreement will create an open-trade zone for 600 million people. The parties account for approximately one-third of GDP worldwide.

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More screen time for teens linked to ADHD symptoms

More screen time for teens linked to ADHD symptoms

A new study finds that teens who engage in frequent texting, social media use and other online activities daily are more likely to develop symptoms of ADHD.
by Rhitu Chatterjee

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Netflix falls short on subscriber target, spooks investors

Netflix falls short on subscriber target, spooks investors

The streaming service and production house fell short of its second-quarter target by more than a million subscribers, even as it posted better-than-expected earnings for the period.
by Scott Neuman

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UnitedHealth posts big profit jump but sees room to improve

UnitedHealth posts big profit jump but sees room to improve

UnitedHealth Group easily topped profit expectations during the second-quarter and hiked its outlook for the third time this year, but company shares were punished Tuesday for a performance that even company executives believe falls short of the health insurer's full potential.
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How underemployment is affecting the job market

How underemployment is affecting the job market

Underemployment measures the number of workers placed in jobs that are below their qualifications from a bachelor's degree and beyond. The effects can be different, depending on the field of work.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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Amazon hopes its Prime Day doesn't go to the dogs

Amazon hopes its Prime Day doesn't go to the dogs

Amazon is hoping customers don't see any more dogs, after early problems on Prime Day meant people trying to shop got only images of the cute canines delivering an apologetic message.
by The Associated Press

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Can Minnesota have clean water without regulating fertilizer?

Can Minnesota have clean water without regulating fertilizer?

Minnesota farmers rely heavily on nitrogen fertilizer to grow the crops that help make agriculture a $75 billion industry. But the state has struggled to find the right balance between food and fuel production and clean water. The state held the first in a series of hearings about new regulations on fertilizer use Monday.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Rochester visitors bureau chief is leaving

Rochester visitors bureau chief is leaving

Brad Jones, the long-time executive director of Rochester's visitors bureau, is leaving for a similar job in Bellevue, Washington as the city assesses the group's work with the Mayo Civic Center.
by Catharine Richert

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Flyover: How the Mississippi has shaped communities, culture and commerce

As we kick off Flyover: Down the Mississippi River, we discuss the historical and cultural impact of the river -- from the towns that were founded on its banks to the businesses that it bolstered and the music that it inspired.
by Kerri Miller, Jeff Jones and Marcheta Fornoff

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Amazon's Prime Day runs into early snags

Amazon's Prime Day runs into early snags

Shoppers clicking on many Prime Day links after the 3 p.m. ET launch in the U.S. got only images of dogs with the words, "Uh-oh. Something went wrong on our end." People took to social media to complain that they couldn't order items.
by The Associated Press

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