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Tinder Co-Founders Sue App's Owners For At Least $2B, Saying They Were 'Cheated'
The lawsuit also says the parent companies "whitewashed" sexual harassment claims against an executive carrying out a plan to hide Tinder's full value. The companies blast the suit as "sour grapes."
Nope, Those Aren't Mailboxes: Paris Rolls Out Sidewalk Urinals
The urinals are not at all subtle. They're bright red and placed in heavily trafficked areas — for example, directly next to the Seine near the Notre Dame Cathedral.
The Relentless Pace Of Satisfying Fans Is Burning Out Some YouTube Stars
In the age of fast-paced social media, the pressure to perform has reached new heights. Like many entertainers who dream of reaching the top, YouTube stars are discovering it's not all fun and games.
Elon Musk Says Saudi Investment Fund Could Help Him Take Tesla Private
The Tesla CEO, reportedly under scrutiny by federal regulators for earlier statements, says the Saudi fund is looking to diversify away from oil with a bigger investment in the electric car company.
For Some Facebook Employees, Free Food Is Coming To An End
Some cities in the Bay Area want to stop tech companies from offering free or discounted food in their cafeterias. The idea is to make employees go to local businesses for their meals.
Election Security Becomes A Political Issue In Georgia Governor's Race
The Republican candidate, Secretary of State Brian Kemp, is the state's top election official. He's been criticized for not doing enough to secure Georgia's voting systems.
For Abortion Activists In Argentina, A Campaign Waged Online Faces A Disconnect
This week, Argentina's Senate rejected a bill to legalize abortion. The decision came as a letdown for feminist organizations that conducted their battle largely on social media.
Julian Assange 'Seriously Considering' Testifying Before Senate Panel
The founder of WikiLeaks received a request to testify in person before the Senate intelligence committee about Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, his lawyer says.
New York City Temporarily Halts More Uber And Lyft Cars On The Road
The New York City Council voted to put new licenses for Uber and Lyft cars on hold for a year to study the services' effect on traffic congestion and look at how drivers are paid.