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23andMe said to be donating DNA kits to help reunite immigrant families

The online DNA service you use to find out your ancestry may soon help reunite immigrant families. 23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki has agreed to provide DNA kits to help reunite families separated at the US border, reported the San Jose, California-based Mercury News. The idea came to life after Rep. Jackie Speier, a Democrat from California, approached the DNA-testing company …

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Facebook launches Messenger Kids in Peru and Canada

Facebook is expanding Messenger Kids, its chat app designed for children under 13, to countries outside of the US, even as the company receives criticism from child advocacy groups. The company on Friday said it’s bringing the service to Peru and Canada. As part of the expansion, Facebook is making the app available in Spanish and French. Messenger Kids, introduced …

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