Disability rights group sues Uber over wheelchair access

The Associated Press | 2016-10-13

CHICAGO (AP) -- A Chicago disability rights group sued Uber Thursday over wheelchair accessibility, arguing that the mobile ride-hailing company&aposs; adherence to federal disability laws "ranges from token to non-existent" despite its expanding role in the nation&aposs; transportation...

Smart trash can helps educate reluctant recyclers

Engadget | 2016-10-13

France and recycling go together like hammers and fromage frais, which is why the country has some of the worst recycling rates in Europe. Local startup Uzer is hoping to encourage better habits with Eugene, a smart trash can that'll tell users what... ......

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Big farm opportunities seen for business in 2030 U.N. goals

Reuters | 2016-10-14

OSLO (Reuters) - Businesses could earn hundreds of billions of dollars a year by 2030 by investing in better agriculture and food ranging from micro-irrigation of crops to reduced waste, an international study said on Friday....

PepsiCo nears deal to acquire probiotic drinks company KeVita: sources

Reuters | 2016-10-14

(Reuters) - PepsiCo Inc is nearing a deal to acquire sparkling probiotic U.S. drinks company KeVita Inc, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday, in the latest push by the carbonated......

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Blue dye could help keep Ebola doctors safe

Engadget | 2016-10-13

If you're unfortunate enough to wind up in hospital with a dangerous infectious disease like Ebola, then keep an eye on what your doctors are wearing. If their hazmat suits are smeared with blue dye that gently evaporates as they work with you, you c... ......

In NYC, rare abortion death leads to rarer prosecution

The Associated Press | 2016-10-13

NEW YORK (AP) -- A New York doctor who once billed himself as a "world renowned expert" in gynecological cosmetic surgery is facing a manslaughter charge after a patient died following an abortion, an uncommon death that has spurred an even more rare prosecution. Prosecutors say Dr. Robert...

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Arsene Wenger: England Should Retain Gareth Southgate, Make Job Permanent

WorldNews.com | 2016-10-13

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is strongly urging England to retain interim manager Gareth Southgate and make his job permanent, FourFourTwo reported Thursday. Southgate has reportedly impressed the Football Association after two games of his four-match interim role, picking up four points in the...

Infantino: FIFA to decide in January on expanded World Cup

The Washington Times | 2016-10-13

ZURICH (AP) - FIFA wants to decide in January if the 2026 World Cup will expand from its current 32-team format. FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he expects a decision on expanding to 40 or 48 teams when the ruling council next meets. The January session is likely to be ... ......

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France Passes New Legislation Scrapping Forced Sterilization For Transgender People

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