Mr. Musk says the driverless taxis could begin ferrying passengers on Sunday in Austin, Texas, where other companies already have similar cars on the road.
Category: Demonstrations, Protests and Riots
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Anti-Tourism Protests in Italy, Portugal and Spain Draw Attention to Quality of Life Issues
In Italy, Portugal and Spain, activists used water pistols and a “noisy stroll” of suitcases to draw attention to rising housing costs and the environmental toll of tourism.
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China Labor Bulletin, a Rights Group in Hong Kong, Shuts Down
The China Labor Bulletin, which tracks factory closures and worker protests in China, cited financial difficulties for its dissolution.
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Traveling to Europe? Here’s What to Expect From Tourism Protests on June 15.
On Sunday, activists in Barcelona, Lisbon and other hot spots plan to take to the streets to voice their concerns about “touristification.”
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How Immigrants and Labor, Long Joined in L.A., Set the Stage for Protest
Unions have backed immigrant rights in California and have been on the forefront of resisting the Trump administration’s deportations.
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A Familiar On-Air Face Amid the L.A. Protests: Dr. Phil
Oprah Winfrey’s psychologist sidekick made appearances before and after immigration raids, and interviewed President Trump’s border czar for his fledgling TV network.
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Doechii Criticizes Trump While Accepting BET Award
The rapper drew attention to the president deploying the military against protesters in Los Angeles and said it was her responsibility as an artist to speak up for all oppressed people.
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This Year’s Pride Festivals Are Brought to You by Small Businesses
With corporate sponsors retreating, smaller companies are helping to fill the gaps, not only to support L.G.B.T.Q. people but also their local economies.
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Waymo Limits Service in San Francisco as Immigration Protests Spread
The self-driving taxi company also said its vehicles were in the wrong place at the wrong time in Los Angeles after protesters set fire to several of the cars there.
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Freddy Lim, Frontman of Chthonic, Is Taiwan’s New Envoy to Finland
Freddy Lim, the founder and lead singer of Chthonic, is well known in Finland, a heavy metal capital of the world.
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Avelo Airlines Faces Backlash for Aiding Trump’s Deportation Campaign
The company, which serves airports in liberal cities on the coasts, has agreed to operate chartered flights for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.