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Mar 25 2025BUSINESS

Genetic Data in Limbo: What Happens to Your Info When 23andMe Files for Bankruptcy?

23andMe, the company known for turning spit into genetic insights, is in serious trouble. It has filed for bankruptcy, which means it's trying to find a buyer to fix its money problems. The company's co-founder, Anne Wojcicki, has even stepped down as CEO and tried to buy the company herself, but th

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Mar 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Viewer Numbers Soar for Controversial Show

A recent episode of a popular TV show, "The White Lotus, " hit a major milestone. The sixth episode of its third season, called "Denials, " drew in 4. 2 million viewers. This number comes from both traditional TV viewers and those who streamed it on a popular platform. The show's producers released

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Mar 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Vietnam's Power Play: How Small Dams Affect Rural Lives

Vietnam has been building small hydropower plants (HPPs) at a fast pace. These projects aim to boost electricity supply, improve water access, and shield against droughts. However, the effects on nearby communities are not straightforward. These plants often lead to competition for resources like la

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Mar 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Genetic Data in Jeopardy: The 23andMe Dilemma

The company 23andMe is in a tough spot. It is struggling financially and dealing with a major data breach. This has raised serious questions about the future of the genetic data of its 15 million customers. The firm, once a leader in DNA testing, is now facing an uncertain future. Its value has drop

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Mar 24 2025POLITICS

Tax Data: A New Tool for Tracking?

The IRS is on the brink of a significant shift in policy. It is poised to share some of its data with the Department of Homeland Security. This move aims to help locate migrants who are suspected of being in the US without proper documentation. The person who revealed this information is familiar wi

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Mar 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google Maps Timeline Data Vanishes: What Happened?

Google Maps users have been in an uproar. They have been discussing that their Timeline data has vanished. This is the app’s historical record of where they’ve been. Now, Google has admitted that it accidentally deleted this data. There is a catch. If you weren’t using Google’s cloud backups, y

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Mar 24 2025HEALTH

What Lies Beneath: The Hidden Truths in Data Hierarchies

Data hierarchies are a big deal. They're everywhere, from families living together to cities packed with neighborhoods. When researchers want to figure out why things happen, they need to understand these layers. This is especially true when looking at complex issues like non-communicable diseases.

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Mar 23 2025POLITICS

Tax Data and Immigration: A New Frontier for the IRS

The IRS is on the brink of a significant change in how it handles taxpayer information. This change involves sharing data with U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The goal is to help ICE track down immigrants who are in the country illegally. This move has been in the works for several

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Mar 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Beating Turbulence in Free-Space Communication

Free-space optical communication holds great promise for secure, high-speed data transmission. This method uses light to send data through the air, much like how a flashlight beam travels. However, this approach faces a significant hurdle: atmospheric turbulence. This turbulence can distort the ligh

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Mar 23 2025HEALTH

Young Voices on Violence: What Kids Think About Being Asked Tough Questions

Kids and teens often have to deal with tough questions about violence. A recent study looked into how they feel about these routine checks in outpatient care. The research used a mix of methods. It gathered numbers from a survey of 184 kids aged 6 to 17. It also included in-depth talks with four kid

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