"Horns" are growing on young people's skulls, and experts say phones could be to blame

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - "Horns" are growing on young people's skulls, and experts say phones could be to blame: Mobile technology has transformed the way we live — how we read, work, communicate, shop and date. But we already know this. What we have not yet grasped is the way the tiny machines in front of us are remolding our skeletons, possibly altering not just the behaviors we exhibit but [the bodies we inhabit.]( - Trump orders strikes against Iran, cancels them 10 minutes before launch: President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. was "cocked and loaded" to retaliate against Iran for downing an unmanned American surveillance drone, [but he canceled the strikes]( 10 minutes before they were to be launched after being told 150 people could die. - Minneapolis proposes crackdown on wage theft: City Council members in Minneapolis want to give workers [more power to hold their bosses accountable]( for unpaid wages, following the state’s lead in improving the policing of wage theft. - Supreme Court tosses murder conviction of black Mississippi inmate highlighted by podcast: The Supreme Court on Friday [threw out the murder conviction and death sentence]( for a black man in Mississippi because of a prosecutor's efforts to keep African Americans off the jury. The case was highlighted by American Public Media's "In the Dark" podcast. - Texas border facility is neglecting young migrant kids, lawyers say: A 2-year-old boy locked in detention wants to be held all the time. A few girls, ages 10 to 15, say they've been doing their best to feed and soothe the clingy toddler who was handed to them by a guard days ago. Lawyers warn that kids are taking care of kids, and there's inadequate food, water and sanitation for the 250 infants, children and teens at the Border Patrol station. The bleak portrait emerged Thursday after [a legal team interviewed 60 children]( at the facility near El Paso that has become the latest place where attorneys say young migrants are describing neglect and mistreatment at the hands of the U.S. government. - Hennepin Healthcare, North Memorial break off merger talks: The two Twin Cities hospitals [entered into preliminary negotiations of a partnership]( earlier this year as a means of creating greater access to care for patients in the region. - What do you do when your university suddenly closes? Three months after the for-profit university was cut off from federal funding and shuttered, hundreds of Argosy University students have found relief thanks to Minnesota colleges and universities that took them in as transfer students or devised “teach-out” programs allowing those near graduation to complete their requirements. For others, [the future remains unclear.]( - Tornado, thunderstorms cause damage in southwestern Minnesota: Storms, [including at least one tornado](, damaged a turkey barn, tore off outbuilding roofs, downed branches and flooded streets Thursday evening in several counties in southwestern Minnesota. - Judge dismisses case against woman who filmed Robbinsdale police: A woman who [livestreamed Robbinsdale police arresting two men]( last year should not be prosecuted for an obstruction charge filed against her by an officer at the scene, a judge ruled. . - St. Thomas Academy announces headmaster's abrupt departure: Matthew Mohs is entering "the next phase of his career," the school's board announced, [offering no specifics.](  Watch this Giant squid, phantom of the deep, reappears on video: "Seven years after scientists caught the elusive deep-sea cephalopod on video, they saw another. Then lightning struck a third time," [the New York Times reports.](  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - Check out these 4 off-the-beaten-path Minnesota weekend destinations: These areas each have unique characteristics — in both activities and lodging — that make them excellent choices for Minnesotans [looking for a fun and interesting weekend.]( - How did the Minnesota become a hub for Somali immigrants: The traditionally white, insular state might have seemed a surprising destination for this group of refugees, but several factors led to [their settlement in the Twin Cities and elsewhere.]( - That's DOCTOR Marijuana Pepsi to you: It isn’t easy going through life with the name Marijuana Pepsi. But by all accounts, Marijuana Pepsi Vandyck is thriving. In fact, she just got her doctorate last month, so [she’s Dr. Marijuana Pepsi Vandyck now.](  Sports roundup - Wolves add Texas Tech forward Culver after swapping picks with Phoenix: The Timberwolves and President Gersson Rosas were trying to move up from No. 11 in this year’s draft — [and they finally did.]( - U's draft drought reaches 15 years: Former Gophers guard Amir Coffey left college early knowing going undrafted was a strong possibility — and that was the case Thursday night when [his name wasn’t among the 60 picks]( in the 2019 NBA draft at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. - Who's going where in the NHL draft? What about the Wild? Randy Johnson makes his predictions in [our mock NHL draft.](  Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](.  Quote of the day “They were just kind of left in the dirt.” -- [Lindsay Johnson](, a former Argosy University student, on classmates who are now taking classes in Chicago because no transfer opportunities in Minnesota were offered after Argosy closed earlier this year.  Worth a click A delicate rescue mission on Mars: The Atlantic reports that a robot has been stuck on Mars for months, and [NASA is trying to figure out how to free it.](  Talkers trivia Want to win a Star Tribune travel mug? Today is Friday, so it's time for a trivia question. The correct answer can be found in a story that appeared in Talkers this week. We can't prevent you from simply Googling the answer, so Googling is encouraged! E-mail your answer to [talkers@startribune.com]( by midnight on Sunday night. A winner will be selected at random from the correct responses. That lucky reader will receive an official Star Tribune travel mug, as well as a shout-out in Monday's newsletter. Here is this week's question: An organic market chain CEO conducted an experiment in which he ate what for a year? Good luck!  From the archives June 21, 1977: During his last game with the Texas Rangers, embattled manager Frank Lucchesi confers with umpires and Twins manager Gene Mauch at Metropolitan Stadium. Lucchesi was fired and replaced by former Minneapolis Millers manager Eddie Stanky the next day. (Photo: Stormi Greener/Star Tribune) Connect with Star Tribune [facebook]([twitter]([pinterest]([instagram]( [Manage email preferences]( • [Subscribe to Star Tribune]( • [Privacy Policy]( • [Unsubscribe]( This email was sent by: StarTribune, 650 3rd Ave S, Suite #1300, Minneapolis, MN, 55488 © 2019 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](