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Ban on flavored vapes would imperil an industry

A ban on most flavours would be a direct hit on Juul's business, as 85 percent of domestic sales will be affected. It could also have repercussions for the $2.6 billion industry at large
Demi Moore lets her guard down

After years of scrutiny for her career, relationships and setbacks, the movie star hopes the public sees another side in her memoir, "Inside Out", which will release on September 24
Ambit Research
Ten interesting things we read this week

Some of the most fascinating topics covered this week are: Capitalism (Lessons from the East India Company), Digital (A new business model is emerging in podcasting), Investing (Large fund houses need to take the lead in sustainable investing), Technology (Why tech CEOs should not be making policies), and Physics (In a mysterious pattern, math and nature converge)
Forbes India
Which Indian city has the most unicorn startups?

The best city to be based in if you want to grow a successful company is...
CEOs of 145 US companies, including Twitter and Uber, push for gun control

Some of the nation's best-known companies sent a letter to Senate leaders on Thursday, demanding stronger checks and laws. The debate and the decision to sign — or not sign — are a case study in how chief executives must weigh their own views and the political risks to their businesses
How young you feel influences the way you spend money

Experts now say that the age you feel, as opposed to the years you've accumulated, affects how you save, spend, donate and plan what to leave to heirs
California passes landmark bill to remake gig economy

The move could reshape the gig economy and adds fuel to a years-long debate over whether the nature of work has become too insecure
A Hong Kong-London stock exchange bid ties 2 cities in turmoil

If it came to fruition, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s unsolicited $36.6 billion bid for the London Stock Exchange would create a market juggernaut, pairing the preeminent exchanges in Europe and Asia and creating an emboldened rival to challenge the leading U.S. exchanges
Jack Ma is retiring from Alibaba, but he won't go far

On paper, Daniel Zhang, Alibaba's chief executive, will succeed the 55-year-old Ma as executive chairman, but Ma will remain a considerable force at the company
Apple Event: iPhone 11, surprise price cuts, the series 5 watch

The entry-level iPhone 11 will start at $700, versus $750 of previous models, showcasing that Apple might have hit the ceiling this year as as iPhone sales fell

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