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St. Louis Park autonomous vehicle takes off for California

St. Louis Park autonomous vehicle takes off for California

St. Louis Park company VSI Labs has equipped a 2018 Ford Fusion with the latest technology for automated driving. On Tuesday, the company had three employees hop inside for a four-day, 2,000-mile cross-country ride while letting the car do the driving.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Nelson

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Got pain? A virtual swim with dolphins may help melt it away

Got pain? A virtual swim with dolphins may help melt it away

A recent study found virtual reality experiences were better at easing pain than watching televised nature scenes. Immersive distraction seems key to the success, scientists say.
by Allison Aubrey

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Xcel Energy expanding use of drones to inspect power lines

Xcel Energy expanding use of drones to inspect power lines

Xcel Energy has received federal approval to significantly expand the use of drones to inspect power lines in Minnesota, North Dakota and several other states.
by Dan Gunderson

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How one mom talks to her sons about hate they encounter online

How one mom talks to her sons about hate they encounter online

White teenage boys are being exposed via social media to groups peddling hate. Writer Joanna Schroeder explains how she protects her kids from the extremist propaganda they encounter online.
by Emma Bowman and Scott Simon

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This app aims to save new moms' lives

This app aims to save new moms' lives

The startup Mahmee hopes to help OB-GYNs, pediatricians and other health providers closely monitor a mother and baby's health so that any red flags can be assessed before they become life-threatening conditions.
by Susie Neilson and Jordan Tobias

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UN probing 35 North Korean cyberattacks in 17 countries

U.N. experts say they are investigating at least 35 instances in 17 countries of North Koreans using cyberattacks to illegally raise money for its nuclear program.
by The Associated Press

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Lawmaker aims to curb social media addiction with new bill

Lawmaker aims to curb social media addiction with new bill

Sen. Josh Hawley's “Social Media Addiction Reduction Technology” or SMART Act would ban features that encourage prolonged engagement on social media, such as infinite scrolling and autoplay.
by Abigail Clukey

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