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Billionaire conservative icon David Koch dies at 79

| Friday, August 23

(NEW YORK) -- Billionaire David Koch, a conservative force in American politics, has died, his brother Charles Koch confirmed in a statement on Friday.He was 79 years old."It is with a heavy... Read More.

Time to book that flight: Experts say now is the time to book airfare for fall and holiday travel

| Friday, August 23

(NEW YORK) -- As summer travel comes to a close, now might be a perfect time to score savings on flights for a fall or winter getaway.Friday marks the start of a... Read More.

Polo Ralph Lauren recycles plastic bottles for 2019 US Open ballperson uniforms

| Thursday, August 22

(NEW YORK) -- Polo Ralph Lauren is the official outfitter of the 2019 U.S. Open Tennis tournament, and this year the brand has sustainability top of mind.This year's... Read More.

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Black Women’s Equal Pay Day is a reminder of the continuing pay gap

| Thursday, August 22

(NEW YORK) -- Aug. 22, eight months into the year, is approximately how far into 2019 a black woman must work to earn what a typical white male was paid at the... Read More.

19-year-old drops lawsuit against Juul, Philip Morris over marketing to young people

| Wednesday, August 21

(CHICAGO) -- An Illinois teenager dropped a lawsuit on Wednesday against e-cigarette maker Juul and tobacco giant Philip Morris two days after filing it.The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Illinois on... Read More.

Trump walks back payroll tax cut suggestion, now says, ‘we don’t need it’

| Wednesday, August 21

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump is walking back his comments on implementing a payroll tax cut after stating that it's something he's been "thinking about" as a way to save the U.S.... Read More.

‘Stranger Things’ star Millie Bobby Brown is launching her own vegan makeup line

| Wednesday, August 21

(NEW YORK) -- Millie Bobby Brown is launching her own vegan makeup line called Florence by Mills.The Stranger Things star announced the new line by posting a video... Read More.

19-year-old sues Juul, Philip Morris alleging illegal marketing to young people

| Wednesday, August 21

(CHICAGO) -- An Illinois teenager is suing e-cigarette maker Juul and tobacco giant Philip Morris claiming the companies use illegal and deceptive marketing to prey on young people.The lawsuit, filed in federal... Read More.

San Francisco International Airport bans sale of small plastic water bottles

| Wednesday, August 21

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- If you’re looking to buy a small plastic water bottle when you go to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you’re out of luck.A ban on the sale of plastic... Read More.

Trump White House insists economy is strong but weighing tax cuts amid recession fears

| Tuesday, August 20

(WASHINGTON) -- Even as President Donald Trump insists the U.S. economy is “the best in the world,” he is also weighing pursuing another round of tax cuts amid concerns about a possible... Read More.