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5 Things to know Thursday: Google refuses FBI warrant, weed killer in cereal, and more

NEWS CENTER Maine can help you get your day started right with a quick look at the stories making headlines across the state and the nation.
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A picture taken on November 20, 2017 shows logos of US multinational technology company Google displayed on computers' screens.

1. GOOGLE REFUSES FBI DEMAND FOR PORTLAND, MAINE USERS'S INFO

Google refused to comply with a court-ordered search warrant demanding the location data from all users in range of two or more robberies in Portland, within a half hour of the crimes. The warrant was issued in a case of serial robberies in the area, for which Travis Card has since pleaded guilty.

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2. WEED KILLER FOUND IN POPULAR BREAKFAST CEREALS

A non-profit environmental group has found traces of the active ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup weed killer in all but 2 of the 45 breakfast products made with oats it tested. Though Monsanto says the amount of glyphosate found in the products is below the EPA's limit, the environmental group says the amount is higher than what is safe for children.

Weed-killing chemical found in cereals, oat products, report says

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3. INVASIVE GREEN CRABS ARE GOOD EATIN'

Scientists are trying to convince Maine fishermen and restaurants to try green crabs. The species of crab are destructive to clam beds and the coast. A more aggressive species of green crab are also now migrating from Canada. The price for the soft shell crabs has run as high as $20 per pound.

New wave of invasive pest is something to get crabby about

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4. MAN BITTEN BY SHARK IN MASSACHUSETTS

The assistant harbormaster in Truro, Massachusetts says a man standing in the water just 30 yards off shore near Long Nook Beach in Cape Cod was bitten by a shark and airlifted to a hospital Wednesday. This is the first shark attack off the Massachusetts coast in 6 years.

Man bitten by shark off Cape Cod

What coffee drink are you?

5. COFFEE CAN HELP YOUR WORKOUT... IF YOU HAVE A FAST METABOLISM

A study from Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise found that coffee will boost your performance during your workout, but only if you already have a fast metabolism. The study tracked the workout of a control group given either two cups of coffee, one cup of coffee, or a placebo.

Five steps to get in shape for the summer season (and its not just exercise)

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