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Uber Suspends UberPOP In France Following Turmoils And Arrests
By Romain Dillet Transportation company Uber just announced in an interview with Le Monde that it will be suspending UberPOP in France tonight at 8pm. The news follows a difficult
Sphericam 2 Is A 4K 360-Degree Camera Built For The VR Era
By Fitz Tepper One of the main issues with current 360-degree VR technology is that a successful experience typically requires a user to have both creation and consumption devices. While
Home Elevation Program Meant To Lessen Flood Damage
By Jesse Hardman Ten years ago, Hurricane Katrina ravaged a swath of Louisiana’s shoreline. Since then, residents determined to rebuild near the coast have a new mantra: high and dry.
Holy Moly! The World Is Strange And Incredible, Travel Website CEO Says
Until the end of summer, Morning Edition will be airing stories about places to visit. David Plotz, CEO of Atlas Obscura, talks about his collaborative website for people seeking hidden
Greece’s Bailout Referendum Boils Down To: Yes Or No
By Jacob Goldstein On Sunday, the people of Greece will vote on their country’s future. What happens when voters are asked to choose between two options that could send their
Divided Greek Voters To Decide Country’s Fate Within The Eurozone
By Joanna Kakissis Sunday’s referendum exposes a deep divide: Those who feel Greece is the victim of a conspiracy by global capitalism, and those who want it to act in
As Much As The GOP Wants Change, Republicans Drag Their Feet
By Mara Liasson Republicans have talked about overhauling the party since President Obama’s reelection. But is the GOP ready to move on and change? » E-Mail This …read more Via:
Advocates Call On Washington To Fix The Criminal Justice System Already
By Carrie Johnson President Obama would like to see bipartisan legislation that would overhaul the criminal justice system. The idea has brought together an unusual coalition that includes the ACLU
Ever Dream You Could Fly? ‘Jetman’ Has. Let Him Tell You About It.
By Alyssa Edes Yves Rossy flies like Superman. But instead of a cape, he uses 7-foot-long wings and four engines. “You are like in a parallel world that normally doesn’t
500 Startups Adds $5M More To Its 500 Durians Micro Fund For Southeast Asia
By Jon Russell There’s good news for startup founders and entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia after 500 Startups increased its $10 million fund for the region by a further $5 million.