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Posts Tagged ‘NPR’

When Mr. Coffee Was The Must-Have Christmas Gift For Java Snobs

By | December 18, 2016

Few coffee aficionados are putting a Mr. Coffee machine on their wish list. But 40 years ago, it would’ve been at the top. The appliance revolutionized the quality and speed of home brewing.

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Wonder Woman’s U.N. Job Comes To An End

By | December 15, 2016
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The news broke this week: Her controversial tenure as honorary ambassador for the empowerment of women and girls will conclude on Friday.

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U.S. Kids Far Less Likely To Out-Earn Their Parents, As Inequality Grows

By | December 11, 2016

“It’s basically a coin flip as to whether you’ll do better than your parents,” a Stanford economist says.

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Going Bare Down There Can Boost The Risk Of STDs

By | December 7, 2016
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Next time you get a Brazilian wax or do a little manscaping you may be getting more than you bargained for. Banishing hair downstairs may increase the risk of sexually transmitted infections.

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Uber Now Tracks Passengers’ Locations Even After They’re Dropped Off

By | December 3, 2016

Its latest update prompts users to allow Uber access to their location, even when the app isn’t in use. Uber says the move will improve service and safety, but it raises worries for privacy advocates.

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