A Pandemic Safety Feature On Uber And Lyft Is Getting Abused To Scam Drivers And Discriminate Against Passengers

Black and LGBTQ passengers told BuzzFeed News they’re being refused rides due to false claims they’re not wearing masks. But masked drivers are also being accused. It wasn’t the first…

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Journalist captures verifiable images to document attacks on Nigerian civilians and villages | eyeWitness in Action, Episode 1

Villages across the northern and middle belt regions of Nigeria are subject to violent attacks. The perpetrators and motives behind these attacks are widely contested. However, the reality is that…

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A cafe near the Taj Mahal that empowered acid attack survivors has closed. But these ‘Sheroes’ aren’t giving up

Up until recently, many travelers visiting India's famed monument of love, the Taj Mahal, would also add a stop at the nearby Sheroes Hangout to their itinerary. Located just a…

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