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If the developing world can go solar, maybe Puerto Rico can too

If the developing world can go solar, maybe Puerto Rico can too

With most of the island still without electricity, some Puerto Ricans are hoping to follow the example of developing world countries -- and turn to the sun for power.
by Jason Beaubien

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FCC's Pai: 'Heavy-handed' net neutrality rules are stifling the Internet

FCC's Pai: 'Heavy-handed' net neutrality rules are stifling the Internet

The FCC chairman says repealing net neutrality is a needed return to a "free market-based" Internet. One opponent says Ajit Pai's plan "would end the Internet as we know it."

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Uber data on 57 million people stolen in massive hack

Uber data on 57 million people stolen in massive hack

CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says there is no excuse for the cover up of a 2016 data breach. A source says that the company paid hackers $100,000 to delete the data and keep the attack a secret.

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Uber reveals cover-up of hack affecting 57 million riders, drivers

Uber reveals cover-up of hack affecting 57 million riders, drivers

Uber is coming clean about its cover-up of a year-old hacking attack that stole personal information about more than 57 million of the beleaguered ride-hailing service's customers and drivers.
by The Associated Press

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Disney Animation, Pixar chief John Lasseter taking leave

Disney Animation, Pixar chief John Lasseter taking leave

In a vaguely-worded memo obtained by The Associated Press Tuesday, Lasseter says he knows he has made some employees feel disrespected and uncomfortable.
by The Associated Press

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Lawsuit: 3M contamination led to more cancer, infertility

Lawsuit: 3M contamination led to more cancer, infertility

The filing alleges that 3M knew the groundwater was contaminated years before it stopped making perflourinated chemicals, known as PFCs, and that it withheld critical information from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
by The Associated Press

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Essentia fires nearly 50 workers for not getting flu shot

Essentia fires nearly 50 workers for not getting flu shot

The Duluth-based health care system announced last month that employees would be required to get a flu shot, or receive a religious or medical exemption. Monday was the deadline to comply.
by Dan Kraker

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When creating more effective sexual harassment policies, trust is key

When creating more effective sexual harassment policies, trust is key

Most organizations these days have sexual harassment policies that they vow will be enforced with no retaliation for victims. That's the right thing to say, and hopefully do.
by Martin Moylan

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