India wants 32 URLs, including Dailymotion, Vimeo and Github, banned

The Government of India has asked Internet service licensees to block access to 32 URLs including a few popular video platforms like Vimeo and Dailymotion and hosting service Github. Scans of the notification posted on twitter showed that the same was issued under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000. However, we could not find the notification on the Department of Technology website.

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New Year's Stampede Leaves 35 Dead in Shanghai

A New Year’s stampede at one of the most iconic tourist spots in Shanghai has left at least 35 people dead and more than 40 others injured.

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Minimum wage to rise in 21 states this week

The minimum wage will rise in 21 states next week, putting it above the federal pay floor in more than half the USA and highlighting the impact of a national movement to boost the earnings of low-paid workers.

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A 1930s Gun Camera That Could Bring Transparency To Police Work

The Colt 38 was specially manufactured to shoot a film still every time the trigger was pulled.

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Uber Suspends Operations in Spain

Uber has called it quits in Spain, at least for now. Uber, the ride-booking company that has been plagued by vocal opposition from taxi associations and policy makers around the world, suspended its operations in Spain late Tuesday. The decision came in response to a judge’s ruling this month that the company’s low-cost service, called UberPop, did not comply with Spanish laws and potentially amounted to unfair competition for taxi drivers.

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How California's New Rules Are Scrambling The Egg Industry

On Jan. 1, all eggs sold in California will have to come from chickens living in more spacious digs. The rules have disrupted the egg industry and pushed prices up at grocery stores in California.

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Mass murder in Canada claims 9 victims

Edmonton police chief: Apparent murder-suicide is worst mass killing in city's history; bodies of 7 adults, 2 kids found in 3 places

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