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Extreme heat, climate change has airlines preparing for dark and stormy flying

Blizzards can hobble airports, but the unpredictable storms and extreme heat of summer months present airlines — and passengers— with some of the most challenging conditions of the year. The extreme heat that has come with climate change is prompting airplane manufacturers to test their fleets for increasingly hotter temperatures.

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A look at the issues at stake ahead of Trump and Putin’s summit next week

While it is unclear what President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will (or won’t) agree to next week, here’s a summary of the issues they may discuss.

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Five things you don’t know about instant payment apps

P2P transactions have come a long way, They’re now in use by every demographic. 

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At age 6, Luka Modric was a refugee. Now he’s leading Croatia to the World Cup Final

Modric reportedly grew up practicing soccer with the sound of grenades in the background.

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6 books Barack Obama recommends reading this summer

Inspired by Obama’s upcoming trip to Africa.

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How San Francisco sends less trash to the landfill than any other major U.S. city

San Francisco diverts 80 percent of its waste from landfills, more than any other major city. It hopes to achieve zero waste by 2020. Here’s a look at what makes the city’s waste management system so successful.

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The real World Cup final isn’t France vs. Croatia, it’s Nike vs. Adidas

The international soccer tournament has become a commercial dream for sportswear companies — a platform for some of the world’s biggest brands to duke it out for the estimated 1 billion fans watching the once-every-four-year championship.

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Amazon Prime Day hauls will be more expensive to ship this year

Amazon’s fourth annual Prime Day comes amid rising fuel costs. 

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Pompeo visits Mexico, is urged to reunite migrant families

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto on Friday urged a U.S. delegation led by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to quickly reunite migrant families separated at the border.