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* **Floods in India Wreak Havoc:**
Southern India's Kerala state is shouldering its worst flooding in a century ー which, officials said Sunday, has displaced about 800,000 people and killed over 350. Downpours precipitated the floods and landslides, causing homes and bridges to collapse. For more on the disaster, [click here](http://www.time.com/5371279/india-flooding-kerala/).
* **Hawaii Hurricane May Pass South:**
Hurricane Lane became a Category 4 storm over the weekend, with winds at 140 mph, but it later weakened to a Category 3. The storm is expected to pass south of Hawaii’s Big Island. Track the developments [here](https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/video/hurricane-lane-to-weaken-and-pass-south-of-hawaii).
* **'Crazy Rich Asians' Does Crazy Well at Box Office:**
The movie brought in more than $25 million domestically. It’s the first Hollywood movie with a predominantly Asian cast since "The Joy Luck Club" in 1993 and the best opening for a rom-com since Amy Schumer's "Trainwreck" in 2015. For more on this story, [click here](http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-crazy-rich-asians-jon-chu-projects-20180820-story.html).
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Lab-created diamonds come with sparkling claims: that they are ethically made by machines running on renewable energy. But many don't live up to these claims or don't respond to questions about their electricity sources, and lab diamonds require a lot of electricity.
Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel association, explains why other nations are outcompeting the U.S., and the innovations that would put American back on top.
Tony Drake, founder of Drake & Associates, breaks down the latest CPI report, why ‘inflation is still trending down,’ and why the Fed doesn’t want to cut rates too soon.
Make sure your love don't cost a thing this Valentine's Day to any scammers. Note: we're not talking about your partner that didn't do the dishes after saying they would.
Landing founder and CEO Bill Smith shares how the company’s new Nomad pass and partnership with Frontier Airlines allows subscribers unlimited airfare and accommodations.
The pandemic yielded government financial support and (eventually) a surprisingly strong job market — but racial wealth disparities grew. Why is it so difficult to close the wealth gap?
Plenty of retailers and suppliers are reducing the variety of their offerings to focus instead on what they think will sell best. Many businesses have decided less is better, justifying their limited selection by asserting shoppers don’t want so much choice.
