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Will scootermania end with a crash?

Will scootermania end with a crash?

Big Scooter is worth billions of dollars. Is this a sign we're in another tech bubble?
by Greg Rosalsky

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Intelligence Squared debate: All hail the driverless car?

Intelligence Squared debate: All hail the driverless car?

What if the next car you buy or taxi you hail drives itself? Driverless cars, also known as autonomous or self-driving vehicles, are currently in test-drive mode around the globe. Should we proceed with caution? Or embrace the driverless car?
by MPR News Staff

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Photos: Spring wildflowers in Minnesota

Photos: Spring wildflowers in Minnesota

Each spring brings a symphony of colorful wildflowers to Minnesota's forests, wetlands and prairies. Here's a selection of photos of just a few of the many flowers in bloom so far this spring in Minnesota.
by Andrew Krueger

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How helpful would a genetic test for obesity risk be?

How helpful would a genetic test for obesity risk be?

Behavior and environment are big factors in a surge in obesity. Scientists are busy trying to identify the many genes that play a role in weight gain to develop a predictive obesity test.
by Richard Harris

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Looking up and ahead: What's next for space exploration and research?

Scientists have gotten the first photograph of a black hole, and competing commercial ventures are making dramatic strides beyond the atmosphere. Are we seeing a renewed public interest in space? What's the latest in space exploration and astronomy?
by Tiffany Hanssen and Jeyca Maldonado-Medina

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Trump attacks social media companies after Facebook bans

Trump attacks social media companies after Facebook bans

President Trump criticized social media companies after Facebook banned a number of extremist figures, declaring that he was "monitoring and watching, closely!!"
by Associated Press

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The future of Tesla and electric vehicles

The future of Tesla and electric vehicles

Will electric cars transform the auto industry and play a major role in a "green" economy"?
by MPR News Staff

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