Startup makes giant meatball out of lab-grown mammoth meat

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A meatball made of lab-grown mammoth meat was unveiled at a science museum in the Netherlands on Tuesday.  Vow, the startup that made the meatball, created it using genetic information from the long-extinct mammoth, company researchers said in Tuesday’s media event. Some holes in the genetic sequence were filled in […]

Adnan Syed conviction reinstated by Maryland appellate court

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A Maryland appellate court on Tuesday reinstated Adnan Syed’s murder conviction and ordered a new hearing in the case, marking the latest development in the protracted legal odyssey chronicled in the hit podcast “Serial.” Though Syed’s conviction has been reinstated, he will not immediately be taken back into custody. In […]

Do you pay taxes on a high-yield savings account?

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The interest you earn on a high-yield savings account doesn’t come free of charge.  Getty Images/iStockphoto A high-yield savings account is a great way to put money aside for an emergency or short-term savings goal, like a wedding or a new car. It’s low-risk, your funds are easy to access and […]

Why life insurance for seniors is worth it

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Despite conventional wisdom, there are many older adults who would actually benefit from having a life insurance policy. Willie B. Thomas/Getty Images Life insurance can be advantageous for a wide variety of people. In exchange for an inexpensive fee to a provider each month (often discounted if paid annually), policyholders can […]