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Automakers are charged up, but are you ready to buy an EV?

Automakers are charged up, but are you ready to buy an EV?

Electric cars have been slowly rolling into the market for years, but now the big automakers are getting in the game. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the future of buying or renting an electric vehicle and what’s available in the market right now.
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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Apple devices trigger false calls for winter rescues in Minnesota

Apple devices trigger false calls for winter rescues in Minnesota

Some law enforcement agencies around the state are reporting a small spike in unintended 911 calls from snowmobilers and skiers, part of a nationwide rise in accidental emergency calls from the built-in SOS functions on Apple and Android mobile devices.
by Dan Kraker

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How to spot modern scam techniques, from fake remote jobs to check fraud

How to spot modern scam techniques, from fake remote jobs to check fraud

Scams are getting harder to spot, and more young adults are becoming victims. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how you can identify the latest scams from fake checks to fake jobs.
by Angela Davis, Matthew Alvarez and Nicole Johnson

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A college student created an app that can tell whether AI wrote an essay

A college student created an app that can tell whether AI wrote an essay

Some students have been using ChatGPT, a text-based bot, to do their homework for them. Now, 22-year-old Edward Tian's new app is attracting educators working to combat AI plagiarism.
by Emma Bowman

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Tesla's stock lost over $700 billion in value. Elon Musk's Twitter deal didn't help

Tesla's stock lost over $700 billion in value. Elon Musk's Twitter deal didn't help

The transformational automaker's market cap has dropped by a staggering amount over the past year. Blame new competition, sales that fell short of a lofty target — and a distracted CEO.
by Camila Domonoske

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Sony unveils prototype EV, Afeela, to be made with Honda

Sony unveils prototype EV, Afeela, to be made with Honda

Sony has unveiled a new high-tech prototype car it will produce in partnership with Honda. The vehicle, first announced in October, glided out on stage at the CES tech show in Las Vegas, Nevada.
by The Associated Press

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15 binge-worthy podcasts to check out before 2023

15 binge-worthy podcasts to check out before 2023

Before we kick off a new year, here are some of our favorite podcasts from 2022 for your listening enjoyment!
by The NPR One Team

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Google’s plans to build data center in Becker fizzle

Google’s plans to build data center in Becker fizzle

City leaders remain hopeful that Xcel Energy will attract other businesses to Becker, including another data center, as it anticipates the closure of the Sherco coal-fired power plant.
by Kirsti Marohn

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