Rachel Treisman
Stories
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Business
Zelenskyy and the spirit of Ukraine are 'Time' magazine's 2022 Person of the Year
Time honored the Ukrainian president as its 2022 person of the year, citing his leadership at home and on the world stage.
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National
Dozens of Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster in the wake of its ticket sale fiasco
The lawsuit, filed Friday, alleges fraud and antitrust violations, among other claims. Nearly 400 more people have since shown interest in joining and will be added as plaintiffs, a lawyer tells NPR.
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Arts & Life
How and why Pantone picked 'Viva Magenta' as its 2023 color of the year
After much research and consideration, the Pantone Color Institute has revealed the color of the year for 2023. It calls Viva Magenta "an unconventional shade for an unconventional time."
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Environment
Citing risk to endangered whales, Whole Foods hits pause on Maine lobster — for now
Two seafood monitoring groups downgraded Maine lobster's sustainability ratings, prompting Whole Foods to pause purchases. Here's how environmental groups and state leaders are reacting.
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Food
A Florida woman sues Velveeta, claiming its macaroni takes longer than 3 1/2 minutes
Kraft Heinz says its Velveeta Shells & Cheese cups are "ready in 3 1/2 minutes." The proposed class action lawsuit counters that microwaving is one of several steps and seeks $5 million in damages.
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Arts & Life
'Peanuts' still brings comfort and joy, 100 years after Charles Schulz's birth
While Schulz stipulated that the strip would end with him, his iconic characters live on. His widow, Jeannie Schulz, says people still get comfort from the comic because "it talks about humanity."
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Arts & Life
Eurovision will now let fans in non-participating countries (like the U.S.) vote
Eurovision organizers announced a set of new changes that give more power to voters and let more viewers vote.
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Politics
The Taylor Swift ticket fiasco is refocusing a spotlight on Ticketmaster's dominance
Ticketmaster says unprecedented demand caused tech issues, frustrating fans. Some Democrats say the problem is actually with the company's market power.
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Technology
The FBI alleges TikTok poses national security concerns
The FBI is concerned that the Chinese government could use TikTok to influence American users or control their devices. The company is working with the U.S. government towards a security agreement.
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National
A nonprofit says preterm births are up in the U.S. — and it's not a partisan issue
March of Dimes' annual report on infant and maternal health drops the U.S. from a C- to a D+, citing a 15-year high in the preterm birth rate. But it also offers some encouraging signs and solutions.