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Google updates terms of service in plain language after E.U. scrutiny

By Rachel Lerman, Associated Press

The practices are largely the same as they were before, but Google says it's now trying to use plain language.

Column: How growing up in a bank desert can hurt your credit for the rest of your life

By Tony Cookson, The Conversation

Research shows that people who grow up in a bank desert on Native American reservations are more likely to fall behind on credit card and mortgage payments.

Can AI flag disease outbreaks faster than humans? Not quite

By Matt O'Brien, Christina Larson, Associated Press

The first public alert outside China about the novel coronavirus came on Dec. 30 from the automated HealthMap system at Boston Children's Hospital.

Morgan Stanley to buy E-Trade for $13 billion

By Ken Sweet, Michelle Chapman, Associated Press

The deal is the latest chapter in Morgan Stanley's transformation from the scrappy, deal-doing, stock-trading investment bank to a more well-rounded financial firm.

IRS to pay visits to high-income taxpayers who fail to file

By Sarah Skidmore Sell, Associated Press

The IRS says it is stepping up its efforts to visit high-income taxpayers who failed in prior years to file their tax returns on time. The face-to-face visits will focus on those who earned more than $100,000 during a tax…

North Dakota regulators approve expanded Dakota Access pipeline

By James MacPherson, Associated Press

Opponents say the expansion would increase the possibility of an oil spill. They argue the commission should have considered effects all along the line and not solely at the pump station location.

Dutch farmers protest in The Hague against emissions policy

By Mike Corder, Associated Press

As tractors poured into the city on Wednesday, the Dutch military parked large trucks across roads to prevent farmers from driving into the business and shopping center.

Bill to cut greyhound racing funds rejected in West Virginia

By John Raby, Associated Press

Opponents have said the bill would doom an industry that provides up to 1,700 jobs. Gov. Jim Justice vetoed similar legislation in 2017.

U.S. judge dismisses Huawei suit over government contracts ban

By Mae Anderson, Associated Press

A federal judge in Texas has dismissed Chinese tech giant Huawei's lawsuit challenging a U.S. law that bars the government and its contractors from using Huawei equipment because of security concerns.

Trump delivers on water pledge for wealthy California farmers

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Adam Beam, Associated Press

Conservation groups say they fear the changes will deplete water supplies and speed extinction of endangered native fish. The administration denies that.