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23andMe bankruptcy filing sparks privacy fears as DNA data of millions goes up for sale
With genetic testing company 23andMe declaring bankruptcy and courting bidders, the DNA data of millions of users is up for sale, sparking privacy concerns.NBC News - 4d -
DNA testing firm 23andMe files for bankruptcy as CEO steps down
Co-founder Anne Wojcicki to pursue independent bid as California attorney general tells users to delete data. Business live – latest updates The US genetic testing company 23andMe has filed ...The Guardian - 4d -
Military plans shared in Signal chat and 23andMe bankruptcy concerns: Morning Rundown
Pete Hegseth denies “texting war plans” to a group text that included a journalist. Second woman strangled during prison visit. 23andme DNA data up for sale.NBC News - 3d -
DNA testing company 23andMe files for bankruptcy protection
Genetic testing company 23andMe will attempt to sell itself under supervision of a court after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company, which never turned a profit, cut about 40% ...NBC News - 4d -
How to Delete Your Data From 23andMe
DNA-testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, which means the future of the company’s vast trove of customer data is unknown. Here’s what that means for your genetic data.Wired - 4d -
23andMe files for bankruptcy and will try to find a buyer
23andMe, which helped popularize ancestry tracing through genetic testing, filed for bankruptcy protection and will seek a sale.CBS News - 4d -
If 23andMe is sold, what happens to everyone’s data?
Genetic testing company 23andMe recently filed for bankruptcy, leading many customers to wonder what will happen to their DNA samples and personal information if the company sells. NBC’s Brian ...NBC News - 3d -
'This is a nightmare': 23andMe customers struggle to delete sensitive data
Multiple users said they had problems after the DNA-testing firm filed for bankruptcy protection.BBC News - 2d -
Here's how to delete your personal data, genetic sample from 23andMe
Privacy experts are urging consumers to protect their 23andMe data now that it has declared bankruptcy. Here's how to delete yours.CBS News - 2d -
With 23andMe entering bankruptcy, here's how to delete your genetic data
Now that 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, another company could take control of its genetic database.CNBC - 3d -
23andMe Just Filed for Bankruptcy. Here’s How to Delete Your Personal Data
A state attorney general is ‘urgently’ reminding people that they can ask 23andMe to delete the genetic data it has on them.Inc. - 4d -
DNA testing site 23andMe files for bankruptcy protection
The company said that it will now attempt to sell itself under the supervision of a court.BBC News - 4d -
23andMe Files for Bankruptcy and CEO Anne Wojcicki Steps Down
The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to “facilitate a sale process.” Its chief executive stepped down and said she would bid on it.The New York Times - 4d -
23andMe files for bankruptcy as co-founder Anne Wojcicki resigns as CEO
Embattled genetic testing company 23andMe, once valued at $6 billion, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Missouri federal court on Sunday night.NBC News - 4d -
From spit to bankruptcy: the rise and fall of 23andMe
Plus: Nvidia bets on AI-powered robots, Musk juggles Tesla and politics, and AI fiction takes over Instagram. Hello, and welcome to TechScape. In this week’s edition: 23andMe files for bankruptcy, ...The Guardian - 3d -
23andMe users warned to delete their data
The genetic testing company has the genetic data of more than15 million customers — and California Attorney General Rob Bonta has advised users to purge their data.The Hill - 4d -
23andMe co-founder lashes out at CEO Wojcicki after bankruptcy filing, says board lacked oversight
23andMe co-founder Linda Avey expressed frustration about the fall of the genetic testing company in a social media post.CNBC - 2d -
23andMe files for bankruptcy, Anne Wojcicki steps down as CEO
Anne Wojcicki has resigned from her role as chief executive effective immediately, though she will remain a member of the board.CNBC - 4d -
Fashion-retailer Forever 21 files for bankruptcy for a second time
Forever 21's U.S. retail operator plans liquidation sales after filing Chapter 11 for the second time in six years.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
23andMe Just Declared Bankruptcy. It Joins a Host of SPACs That Have Gone Splat
New data illustrates just how far the SPAC craze has fallen from its peak in 2022.Inc. - 4d -
Forever 21 Operator Files for Bankruptcy
The company, which helped popularize fast fashion in the United States, has struggled to compete with online retailers. It is the company’s second bankruptcy filing in six years.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Trump news at a glance: reports of IRS data deal spark fears for undocumented migrant workers
Possible shift in taxpayer data use aligns with more aggressive Trump immigration policies – key US politics stories from Sunday at a glance. The US Internal Revenue Service is reportedly nearing ...The Guardian - 5d -
EV battery startup Northvolt files for bankruptcy in Sweden
Swedish firm unable to ‘secure the necessary financial conditions to continue in its current form’. Northvolt, the Swedish electric vehicle battery startup, has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Ailing Swedish EV battery firm Northvolt files for bankruptcy
Struggling electric vehicle battery manufacturer Northvolt says it has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Forever 21 set to shut down its U.S. operations as it files for bankruptcy
Forever 21, once a leader in youth fashion retail, is set to permanently close all its U.S. stores as it files for bankruptcy for a second time.NBC News - Mar. 17 -
Gene Hackman estate goes to court to prevent release of autopsy pictures
Fearing release of distressing material, lawyers have petitioned a Santa Fe court to seal records to protect the family’s right to privacy. A representative for the estate of actor Gene Hackman is ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Northvolt files for bankruptcy in Sweden
Collapse of vehicle battery maker deals major blow to Europe’s bid to rival ChinaFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
How to Enter the US With Your Digital Privacy Intact
Crossing into the United States has become increasingly dangerous for digital privacy. Here are a few steps you can take to minimize the risk of Customs and Border Protection accessing your data.Wired - 4d -
Mall staple Forever 21 files for bankruptcy protection, again
Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy protection for a second time as traffic in U.S. shopping malls fades and competition from online retailers like Amazon, Temu and Shein intensifiesABC News - Mar. 17 -
The MetroCard Goes the Way of the Token as M.T.A. Announces End of Sales
The transition to the new tap-and-go system for New York City subway and bus riders is expected to save the agency at least $20 million annually, it said.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
As a geneticist, I will not mourn 23andMe and its jumble of useless health information | Adam Rutherford
Millions paid to give away their most personal data. At least in return they found out more about their earwax. Information is the most valuable resource on Earth. We shed data from everything that ...The Guardian - 1d -
Forever 21 files for bankruptcy in the US
US stores will remain open as Forever 21's operating company "begins its process of "winding down".BBC News - Mar. 17 -
Judge Bars Social Security Officials From Giving DOGE Unredacted Data
A federal judge in Maryland found that Elon Musk’s scrutiny of the agency’s data systems appeared to violate federal privacy laws.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
Here’s when to list your home for sale this spring — it could sell for up to $27,000 more, data shows
The spring housing market is a period of high homebuying and selling activity. Listing your home in early April could bring in extra cash, report finds.CNBC - Mar. 19 -
Here's when to list your home for sale this spring — it could sell for up to $27,000 more, data shows
The ideal time to sell your home may be fast approaching.NBC News - Mar. 19 -
The government wants your data — here’s how to protect your privacy
If we don’t protect tech sovereignty today, we are going to regret it tomorrow.The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Pressure grows to hold secret Apple data privacy hearing in public
Civil liberties campaigners have joined US politicians and the BBC in saying Friday's hearing should not be secret.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Purdue Pharma asks bankruptcy judge to accept new settlement plan
Purdue Pharma has filed a new bankruptcy plan as part of a $7.4 billion settlement to resolve thousands of lawsuits over the company's alleged role in the opioid crisis, months after the Supreme ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Oil prices resume slide, ending lower as tariff fears spark stock-market tumble
Oil futures ended lower Monday, dragged down by fears rising global trade tensions could spark a recession or a slowdown as U.S. equities suffered their worst day of 2025.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
U.S. influencer picks up baby wombat in Australia, sparks outrage
An American influencer visiting Australia has sparked outcry for picking up a baby wombat in a now-deleted Instagram video.CBS News - Mar. 13