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How Russia’s RT went from a cable news clone to covert operator

How Russia’s RT went from a cable news clone to covert operator

RT was long known to be a source of Russian propaganda. But a recent indictment of two employees for covertly funneling $10 million to pro-Trump influencers shines a light on its covert activities.
by Shannon Bond

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How a catchy tune became the soundtrack to TikTok's silliest videos

How a catchy tune became the soundtrack to TikTok's silliest videos

The song "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" was released ten years ago and has since become the soundtrack to millions of viral videos. Its story shows how music has shaped — and been shaped by— social media platforms.
by Deena Prichep

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TikTok argued against its U.S. ban in court on Monday. Here’s what happened

TikTok argued against its U.S. ban in court on Monday. Here’s what happened

TikTok’s survival in the U.S. is riding on the outcome of the hearing. Federal judges peppered both the Justice Department and TikTok with skeptical questions about the ban, which takes effect in January.
by Bobby Allyn

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2 St. Paul charter schools closed Thursday amid online rumors of violence

2 St. Paul charter schools closed Thursday amid online rumors of violence

Hope Community Academy and the Community School of Excellence canceled classes Thursday amid the social media rumors. Separately, the St. Paul public school district said it believes the rumors are not credible threats and there is no danger to any of its campuses.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Game developer adds Gov. Tim Walz as playable character in Crazy Taxi

Game developer adds Gov. Tim Walz as playable character in Crazy Taxi

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is known to have played Crazy Taxi on his Sega Dreamcast. A recently released mod to the game allows players to use Walz to deliver people to a polling station.

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Restricting cell phone use in schools

Restricting cell phone use in schools

“Please put your phone away”: It’s a request being heard more frequently in classrooms. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the debate over cell phone policies in schools.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Boeing will fly its empty capsule back to Earth soon, 2 NASA astronauts will stay behind

Boeing will fly its empty capsule back to Earth soon, 2 NASA astronauts will stay behind

NASA said Wednesday that everything is on track for the Starliner capsule to undock from the space station Friday evening. The fully automated capsule will aim for a touchdown in New Mexico’s White Sands Missile Range six hours later.
by The Associated Press

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Should your car warn you that you’re speeding? California lawmakers vote yes

Should your car warn you that you’re speeding? California lawmakers vote yes

California could become the first state to require technology in cars that warns drivers when they're going 10 miles per hour over the speed limit. But critics say lawmakers are moving too fast.
by Joel Rose

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