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MSU Mankato takes video gaming to the next level

MSU Mankato takes video gaming to the next level

When COVID-19 took traditional contact sports off the table, it led to a huge boost in another form of competition: video gaming. A program at Minnesota State University, Mankato helps students learn about the ever-evolving world of esports — and some are taking the leap into cyber sports.
by Hannah Yang

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Blue Origin's Bezos reaches space on 1st passenger flight

Blue Origin's Bezos reaches space on 1st passenger flight

Jeff Bezos blasted into space Tuesday on his rocket company's first flight with people on board, becoming the second billionaire in just over a week to ride his own spacecraft.
by The Associated Press

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Microsoft Exchange email hack was caused by China, U.S. says

Microsoft Exchange email hack was caused by China, U.S. says

The Biden administration on Monday blamed China for a hack of Microsoft Exchange email server software that compromised tens of thousands of computers around the world earlier this year.
by The Associated Press

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Reporters reveal 'Ugly Truth' of how Facebook enables hate groups and disinformation

Reporters reveal 'Ugly Truth' of how Facebook enables hate groups and disinformation

In a new book, Cecilia Kang and Sheera Frenkel say Facebook failed in its effort to combat disinformation. "Facebook knew the potential for explosive violence was very real [on Jan 6]," Kang says.
by Terry Gross

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Billionaire Richard Branson reaches space in his own ship

Billionaire Richard Branson reaches space in his own ship

Swashbuckling entrepreneur Richard Branson hurtled into space aboard his own winged rocket ship Sunday in his boldest adventure yet, beating out fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos.
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Wally Funk, a lifelong aspiring astronaut, will finally head to space at 82

Wally Funk, a lifelong aspiring astronaut, will finally head to space at 82

In the 1960s, Wally Funk participated in a project intended to pave the way for female astronauts. It got canceled, but she will soon join the crew of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' suborbital rocket.
by John White

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Donald Trump sues Facebook, YouTube and Twitter for alleged censorship

Donald Trump sues Facebook, YouTube and Twitter for alleged censorship

The former president filed suit against three of the nation's biggest tech giants, alleging they wrongfully kicked him off their platforms after a mob of his supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol.
by Shannon Bond

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Russians tried to hack Republican National Committee

Russians tried to hack Republican National Committee

The RNC said one of its contractors was targeted but that no data was accessed. The attempt would be the second Russian attack on U.S. entities in recent days.
by Alana Wise

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