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Lyft fails to protect passengers against sexual assault, harassment, lawsuit claims

"There have been many sexual assaults much worse than the ones suffered by plaintiffs ... where victims have been attacked and traumatized," the lawsuit alleges.

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4chan trolls impersonate Jewish people on social media to spread hate

The troll campaign provides yet another example of how online political discourse can be infiltrated and aggravated by outside groups.

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Mysterious radio bursts from space may soon have an explanation

The recent discovery of eight new signals means astronomers may finally have all the clues they need to solve a longstanding mystery.

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China's lunar rover has found something weird on the moon's far side

The discovery prompted scientists to postpone other plans and focus instead on trying to figure out what the substance is.

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Massive raft of volcanic rock is drifting toward Australia. That could be good news.

Marine plants and animals that cling to the pieces of pumice could help revive the Great Barrier Reef, scientists say.

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'Whistleblower' app wants Poles to report local nuisances, petty crime

'Whistleblower' allows users to easily report or document evidence of fly-tipping, illegal parking or animal abuse.

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Older people are embracing video games — and for some, stardom

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Is Pluto a planet — or dwarf planet? NASA chief rekindles emotional debate

Jim Bridenstine just called Pluto a planet even though the rocky body at the edge of our solar system is now officially designated a dwarf planet.

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Uber, Lyft propose $21 an hour minimum wage for drivers in California

Gig economy companies that were once seen as an innovative addition to the labor market have come under growing scrutiny for how they treat their workers.

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Video of voting malfunction casts shadow on Mississippi governor's race

A viral cellphone video of a defective voting machine raised doubts about a Republican primary on Tuesday, sparking broader concerns about U.S. elections.

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A trip to Mars could cause brain damage. Here's how NASA aims to protect astronauts.

New research suggests that exposure to radiation could trigger anxiety and impair cognition.

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How U.S. ended up targeting a star Google engineer

Anthony Levandowski was a rising star in the Bay Area world of engineering who for years pushed computing boundaries of all kinds.

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Former Google self-driving car engineer charged with stealing trade secrets

Anthony Levandowski was once one of Google's top self-driving car engineers and was later fired from Uber. If convicted, he could face years in prison.

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'Massive pool' of methane discovered hidden deep underground

The discovery helps solve a longstanding mystery and yields new insights about the possibility of life on other worlds.

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Mysterious space plane breaks record on latest military mission

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Facebook bans Epoch Times ads after huge pro-Trump buy

By hiding its multimillion-dollar dark money ad spend, the organization bypassed Facebook's political advertising transparency rules.

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In Cuba, gamers lament what they see as the end of the island's underground network

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This hypersonic airliner would take you from Los Angeles to Tokyo in under two hours

The 300-passenger Stratofly MR3 would hit speeds of up to 5,400 miles an hour. Just don't expect to book a flight anytime soon.

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This hypersonic airliner would take you from Los Angeles to Tokyo in under two hours

The 300-passenger Stratofly MR3 would hit speeds of up to 5,400 miles an hour. Just don't expect to book a flight anytime soon.