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Uber lays off about 350 people

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FDA, Customs inspecting international mail in vaping investigation - Oct. 11 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Customs officials are inspecting postal facilities to help trace the supply chain of vaping products linked to lung injuries, the FDA said Friday.

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