Coronavirus misinformation is running rampant on social media — here are some of the hoaxes to watch out for

Tech giants are struggling to control the spread of misinformation about the novel coronavirus — and in some cases, even profiting from it. Key points: ABC Science found ads for brands including KFC and Elevit vitamins on YouTube videos that suggest the disease is a bioweapon targeting China, among other>>>

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Ellen DeGeneres surprises black teen told to cut dreadlocks with $20,000 scholarship

Ellen DeGeneres has taken up the cause of a black Texas high school student who was told he won’t be allowed to return to school or attend his graduation ceremony unless he cuts his dreadlocks — and surprised him with a $20,000 scholarship. DeAndre Arnold, a senior at Barbers Hill>>>

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This is the highest-resolution photo of the sun ever taken – MIT Technology Review

Astronomers have just released the highest-resolution image of the sun. Taken by the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope in Maui, it gives us an unprecedented view of our nearest star and brings us closer to solving several long-standing mysteries. The new image demonstrates the telescope’s potential power. It shows off>>>

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