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August 28, 2018 1:53 PM

Too frail to retire? Humans ponder the fate of research chimps

Lab chimps used in medical studies are being retired to a forested sanctuary. But scientists and workers who care for the animals say some older chimps aren't healthy enough to make the transition.

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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July 2, 2018 2:57 PM

Elon Musk hails Tesla reaching goal of 5,000 Model 3s a week

The electric vehicle maker missed its original goal of producing 5,000 of its lower-cost models by the end of 2017. Musk has said meeting that target is crucial to the company's success.

by Scott Neuman

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June 27, 2018 10:16 AM

Trump changes course, will use existing law to review Chinese tech investments

The president had threatened executive action to crackdown on Chinese investments, worrying investors. The administration now says it will rely on a case-by-case review instead.

by Scott Horsley

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June 18, 2018 1:02 PM

Apple sets up iPhones to relay location for 911 calls

Apple is trying to drag the U.S.'s antiquated system for handling 911 calls into the 21st century.

by Associated Press

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June 11, 2018 2:59 PM

Net neutrality has been rolled back -- but it's not dead yet

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai succeeded in repealing the 2015 rules for internet service providers. But some states have already acted to keep net neutrality alive on their turf.

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June 5, 2018 5:38 AM

White House appeals ruling that President can't block Twitter followers

Trump has blocked numerous critics from his @realDonaldTrump account. But a ruling in May said the president's account is "a public forum" and that his followers enjoy First Amendment guarantees.

by Scott Neuman

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May 15, 2018 7:13 PM

Facebook: We're better at policing nudity than hate speech

A report released Tuesday marked Facebook's first breakdown on how much material it removes for violating its policies.

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May 15, 2018 2:14 PM

Uber will no longer force sexual assault survivors into arbitration or NDAs

Uber says victims of sexual assault or harassment will now have the option of going to court. The ride-hailing company will also publicly release data about sexual assaults that happen in Ubers.

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May 4, 2018 4:00 AM

Mayo Clinic launches massive medical records overhaul

Mayo Clinic is about to make medical history again. Saturday the Rochester-based medical system is rolling out one of the nation's largest electronic medical record system overhauls. The transition will likely be a headache for employees and patients alike at first, but Mayo officials say it will be worth it in the long run.

by Catharine Richert