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Tesla on Autopilot slams into police cruiser, driver claims he was checking on his dog

Sunday, December 8

(NEW YORK) -- A Tesla on Autopilot slammed into two vehicles on Saturday, one of which was a Connecticut State Police cruiser, officials said.The driver of the Tesla told police that he... Read More.

US added 266K jobs in November, unemployment remains at 50-year low

Friday, December 6

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. economy added a solid 266,000 jobs in November, exceeding economists' exceptions, according to the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Friday. Average hourly earnings... Read More.

Uber reveals nearly 6,000 incidents of sexual assaults in new safety report

Friday, December 6

(NEW YORK) -- Uber says it received nearly 6,000 reports of sexual assault from both riders and drivers across the United States in 2017 and 2018.The San Francisco-based ride-hailing company voluntarily released... Read More.

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Hybrid-powered cruise ship could be key to lessening emissions from ocean travel

Friday, December 6

(NEW YORK) -- Cruise ships conjure up images of fun in the sun, beautiful vistas and crystal-blue waters.But along with cargo and other large ships, they are also increasingly being scrutinized as... Read More.

What will driving be like in 2030? Experts offer a few clues

Friday, December 6

(NEW YORK) -- Your car, unfortunately, will not fly a la The Jetsons in the next decade.It will, however, likely be a crossover SUV that still requires a human driver. That Uber... Read More.

Signs show separate bathrooms for Uber employees and drivers at Rhode Island hub

Thursday, December 5

(NEW YORK) -- A viral tweet reveals an Uber business place in Rhode Island had separate bathrooms for employees and drivers, at a time when tensions between the two groups at the... Read More.

Tufts University removes Sackler name from buildings, citing ‘toll of the opioid epidemic’

Thursday, December 5

(BOSTON) -- Tufts University announced plans to sever ties with the Sacklers on Thursday, saying it would remove the billionaire family's name from buildings and medical programs due to concerns over their... Read More.

Huawei calls FCC’s order ‘unlawful,’ takes new legal action

Thursday, December 5

(NEW YORK) -- Chinese tech giant Huawei is not backing down from an ongoing battle with U.S. regulators by taking new legal action on Thursday against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over... Read More.

Two Russian nationals indicted in alleged massive hacking, bank fraud scheme

Thursday, December 5

(WASHINGTON) -- Two Russian nationals have been indicted on bank fraud and international computer hacking charges over an alleged decade-long scheme that “deployed two of the most dangerous financial malware ever used... Read More.

US Postal Service creates new stamp to raise money for veterans with PTSD

Thursday, December 5

(NEW YORK) -- A new stamp with a cause has sprouted up thanks to the U.S. Postal Service.The USPS announced Monday that it has issued a semipostal stamp that will help raise... Read More.