
How much will a 25% tariff hurt sales of Scotch?
Distillers — and consumers — are worried about the impact of a 25% tariff on exports of Scottish whisky to the US.
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17 Oct 2019
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How immigrant workers are preparing for automation in agriculture
Immigrants, who comprise the majority of agriculture industry workers in the US, are turning to training and education to make sure they’re not left behind by automation.
5mins
17 Oct 2019
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You’re not being fleeced: This carbon-negative sweater comes with sheep included
Does your winter wear come with an animal who helped make it? If you're shopping at Sheep Inc., the answer is yes. But for co-founder Edzard van der Wyck it's not a gimmick — it's a reminder about how clothes are made, and what the fashion industry costs the environment.
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Will Iowa farmers benefit from Trump's newest deals with China and Japan?
The United States and Japan have signed a tentative trade deal that would open up Japan to more American-grown wheat, pork and beef.
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In a culture of selfies and social media, how do you check your ego?
Greek tragedy’s favorite fatal flaw is making a comeback, says the author of "Ego is the Enemy."
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Finland's answer to food waste: 'Best-before' is actually good later — with a discount
S-market in Helsinki has started holding "happy hours" at their stores. But instead of getting a cheap beer, shoppers get a discount on, say, a pound of shrimp or a pork tenderloin nearing its expiration date.
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China dominates the electric bus market, but the US is getting on board
Electric buses produce fewer emissions, are quieter and need less maintenance than diesel buses.
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Why are so many Korean karaoke joints going silent?
Noraebang have been a staple of entertainment in South Korea since 1991 when karaoke machines arrived from Japan. But now, the popularity of this cherished institution appears to be quieting down.
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Forever 21 closing stores in bankruptcy filing shows limits to fast fashion, author says
After Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy, some younger consumers are questioning the future of fast fashion as they look for more sustainable alternatives.
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