Former Google CEO gives $150M for research in biology, AI
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and his wife, Wendy, have given $150 million to a research institute to establish a “new era of biology” aimed at battling diseases with a mix of data and life science studies.
UW-La Crosse science center second building phase in limbo
A UW-La Crosse building project is in question after republicans blocked governor Tony Evers budget last week.
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Need for disputed pipeline argued in Minnesota appeals court
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Tuesday heard arguments over Enbridge Energy's Line 3 replacement project in northern Minnesota, which opponents are calling unnecessary due to an eventual decline in the demand for oil.
FCC approves $50 monthly internet subsidies for low-income households during pandemic
(CNN) -- The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday approved final rules for a new broadband subsidy program that could help struggling families pay for internet service during the pandemic. The agency's $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program provides eligible low-income…
Running out of iPhone battery? You may soon be able to slap on a new one
(CNN) -- Remember the good old days when your phone was running out of juice and you could easily snap off the back cover, pull out the battery and swap in a new one? Those days are long gone. But…
Risks of using a P2P payment app
Peer-to-peer payment apps like Venmo and Zelle make paying for things a breeze. But there’s a catch: Many of these apps don’t offer the same level of protection against…
Do you need a fix for your Wifi?
These days, your WiFi might be your family’s connection to the world. But you know it doesn’t always work as well as it should. As Consumer Reports explains, upgrading to the latest generation of wireless routers could finally fix your…
Easy Super Bowl TV Tweaks
Are you getting ready for the big game? Chips and dip? Check. A perfect picture and superb sound from your big-screen TV? If you don’t have the last two, Consumer Reports…
Trading sites restrict stock trading in GameStop, other cos.
NEW YORK (AP) — Robinhood and other online trading platforms are moving to restrict trading in GameStop and other stocks that have soared recently due to rabid buying by smaller investors.
Can UV light kill Covid?
Ultraviolet technology isn’t new; it’s been used in hospitals, research labs, and other areas that need to be germ-free. But now you may be noticing that same technology for sale in…
Cheaper printer Ink solutions
When HP announced its subscription plan, it sounded like a great promotion: free ink for life, 15 pages’ worth a month. Then in the fall of 2020, HP changed…
EU clears Google's $2.1B takeover of Fitbit, with conditions
LONDON (AP) — The European Union on Thursday approved Google’s plan to buy fitness gadget maker Fitbit for $2.1 billion after it promised to restrict user data and ensure Android phones work with other wearable devices for at least 10 years.
Debt collectors can find you on Facebook and Instagram
2020 has seen historic job losses and an economic downturn, leaving millions of people in debt. For some folks, that means dealing with calls from debt collectors.…
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La Crosse County election officials keeping more than 42,000 absentee ballots secure
LA CROSSE COUNTY, Wis. (WKBT)-- More than 42,000 La Crosse County voters cast absentee ballots out of 68,032 total votes cast this election cycle,…
Election officials: No reports in Wisconsin of Iran-linked emails but speaks to bigger issue
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)-- Democratic voters in key battleground states received threatening emails demanding they vote for President Donald Trump. U.S. intelligence officials said during a Wednesday night briefing that Iran sent the emails meant to intimidate voters and incite…
Trump approves TikTok deal. But big questions remain
(CNN) -- Who controls TikTok? Is the social media platform safe? Has a US ban been averted for good? President Donald Trump's attempts to force a quick sale of popular Chinese-owned video app TikTok produced a tentative deal over the weekend that would see…
