Bill Chappell
Stories
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This rule made many online purchases dirt cheap for U.S. consumers. Now it's ending
On Friday, the U.S. is ending its de minimis rule that made it easy for cheap goods to reach consumers. The change will affect roughly 4 million such packages processed each day.
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What to know about the upcoming changes to 'de minimus' shipping rules
A big change is coming to online shopping in the U.S. on Friday. That's when President Trump's policy suspending the "de minimus" rule on international shipments to the U.S. takes effect.
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Timeline: Trump administration's words as critics press for Epstein records
The Trump administration has shifted its tone and message in response to persistent pressure about the Epstein records — especially from supporters who see the unreleased files as an unfulfilled promise.
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Do neck cooling fans really help you beat the heat?
You might see more people wearing a neck cooling fan to fight the summer heat. But can they really help? We talk to experts about how our bodies deal with heat — and to people using the fans.
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Jeffrey Epstein files: Tracing the legal cases that led to sex-trafficking charges
Questions persist about how Jeffrey Epstein, who once moved among the world's elite, was able to avoid federal prosecution for so long. A timeline suggests some answers.
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Bryan Kohberger is sentenced to life in prison for murders of Idaho college students
An Idaho judge sentenced Bryan Kohberger to four consecutive terms of life in prison for the 2022 stabbing murders, weeks after Kohberger agreed to a plea deal that rules out the death penalty.
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Coca-Cola says it will use U.S. cane sugar in a new Coke, a plan pushed by Trump
Coca-Cola's move comes a week after President Trump said he had been talking to the soft drink giant about using cane sugar rather than high-fructose corn syrup in its signature drink.
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Airline pilot was about to land in N.D. when he saw a B-52 'coming at us'
A Delta Connection flight from Minneapolis was preparing to land in Minot, N.D., when the flight crew spotted a large military aircraft flying toward them.
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Y'all, we need to talk about 'y'all'
The word fills an important gap in our language, but it was once stigmatized. The story of "y'all" also includes powerful cultural forces, from hip-hop to ideas of welcoming inclusivity.
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The new Trump Accounts give kids $1,000. What should parents do?
Parents can contribute a total of up to $5,000 to a Trump Account annually, until the year their child turns 18. But should they do that? And where does it stand compared to other savings options?
