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After alert on Russian hacks, bigger push to protect power grid

After alert on Russian hacks, bigger push to protect power grid

Homeland Security and the FBI have blamed Russia for a series of cyberattacks on U.S. power plants. The industry is stepping up efforts to protect the electric grid.
by Marie Cusick

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FAA orders inspections of engine type that blew apart on Southwest flight

FAA orders inspections of engine type that blew apart on Southwest flight

The Federal Aviation Administration says CFM engines, which power many Boeing 737s, need to be ultrasonically inspected after a certain number of takeoffs and landings.

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Facebook to offer users opt-outs that comply with new European Privacy Rules

Facebook to offer users opt-outs that comply with new European Privacy Rules

The social media giant will ask users worldwide if they want to continue sharing data for ads as well as personal information such as political and religious leanings and relationship information.

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Bump stock manufacturer is shutting down production

Bump stock manufacturer is shutting down production

Slide Fire will stop taking orders and halt manufacturing of the rapid-fire gun products. It is facing a class action lawsuit for negligence and the government is pursuing a ban on the devices.
by Vanessa Romo

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Lawmakers call on Big Pharma to pay up in fight against opioid abuse

Lawmakers call on Big Pharma to pay up in fight against opioid abuse

A bipartisan group of supporters of a fee paid by pharmaceutical companies for every opioid they sell in the state continue to push. That's despite dimming prospects for the legislation.
by Jon Collins

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Expert: Tax deadline's a good time for deep dive into finances

Expert: Tax deadline's a good time for deep dive into finances

Tax filing time is a reminder to review your finances and recommit to those New Year's financial resolutions, personal finance expert Lynnette Khalfani-Cox told MPR News Wednesday.
by Euan Kerr

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The importance of diversity in credit unions

Minnesota has some of the nation's worst racial disparities in poverty, home ownership, employment, educational attainment, health and loan application approval rates.
by Chris Farrell and Jo Erickson

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MnDOT closing I-35W north in Mpls. overnight Wednesday

MnDOT closing I-35W north in Mpls. overnight Wednesday

I-35W north between Highway 62 and I-94 closes 10 p.m. Wednesday with a southbound closure overnight Thursday into Friday. MnDOT's also closing the ramp from I-94 west to 11th Street for two months starting Monday.
by MPR News Staff

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