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Judge OKs sale of 23andMe — and its trove of DNA data — to a nonprofit led by its founder

Judge OKs sale of 23andMe — and its trove of DNA data — to a nonprofit led by its founder

The DNA data of millions of people who used 23andMe’s services won’t be sold to a pharmaceutical company. A bankruptcy judge greenlighted the sale of the remnants of the firm, including its wealth of genetic data, to a nonprofit led by co-founder Anne Wojcicki.
by John Ruwitch

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Mail-in voting rates dropped but early in-person voting is a hit, federal report shows

Mail-in voting rates dropped but early in-person voting is a hit, federal report shows

A new federal survey - taken after every major election - shows in 2024, mail-in voting was down but early, in-person voting was up. And, a shortage of poll workers is a looming problem.
by Ashley Lopez

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This doctor specializes in diagnosing child abuse. Some of her conclusions have been called into question.

This doctor specializes in diagnosing child abuse. Some of her conclusions have been called into question.

Dr. Nancy Harper is a leading child abuse pediatrician who testifies in trials across the Midwest. She’s claimed to have never incorrectly diagnosed a shaken baby syndrome case, but some judges and juries seem to seem to disagree

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‘I’m just a huge fan’: Justin Vernon of Bon Iver on his love for the Lynx, new partnership

‘I’m just a huge fan’: Justin Vernon of Bon Iver on his love for the Lynx, new partnership

If you’ve been to a Minnesota Lynx game, chances are you’ve seen Justin Vernon in attendance. Vernon recently debuted a first-of-its-kind partnership with the team to fight gender inequity.
by Sam Stroozas

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New laws, new budget take effect in Minnesota on July 1

New laws, new budget take effect in Minnesota on July 1

A slate of new laws take hold Tuesday adding new fraud mitigation efforts, rules for social media influencers and adoption of a state fossil.
by Dana Ferguson, Peter Cox and Clay Masters

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