Technology

Elon Musk threatens to boot Twitter account impersonators
Twitter's new owner warned of suspending accounts after some celebrities tweeted as 'Elon Musk' in reaction to the billionaire's decision to offer verified accounts for a fee.
14-year-old invents headphones that play music and treat ear infections
Leanne Fan from San Diego takes the top prize at this year’s 3M Young Scientist Challenge for creating headphones that not only play music but also detect and treat ear infections. Fan and her mentor, Dr. Ross Behling, join to talk about their winning project.
Musk floats paid Twitter verification, fires board
Twitter's new owner fired the company's board of directors and made himself the board's sole member, according to a company filing Monday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
USDA announces $759M for high-speed internet in rural areas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is announcing $759 million in grants and loans to enable rural communities to access high-speed internet. It's part of the broader $65 billion push for high-speed connectivity from last year’s infrastructure law.
Officials working to determine why localized alert was sent to phones across Twin Cities
Emergency management officials are investigating why a shelter-in-place cell phone alert intended for a small area of Roseville was broadcast throughout the Twin Cities metro on Tuesday, causing schools and child care centers to lock down.