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October 6, 2015
Washington, D.C. Proposes 16 Weeks Paid Family Leave
D.C. workers may soon have some of the most generous family leave benefits in the U.S.
A new bill currently making its way through Washington, D.C.'s city council could give working parents in the nation's capital some of America's most generous benefits. Introduced by the D.C. Council on Tuesday, the proposed plan would give all new parents up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave; the legislation would also apply to other significant personal events, like tending to an ailing family member.
Elon Musk Teases (And Hypes) Tesla's Upcoming Model Y
In a short-lived tweet, Elon Musk disclosed details on one of Tesla's forthcoming cars.
What is Tesla's next move? According to a tweet that CEO Elon Musk recently posted—and deleted soon after—it will be a new car called the Model Y. The vehicle is separate from the company's upcoming lower-cost sedan, the Model 3, which will go into production in 2017 with a price tag of about $35,000.
Today In Tabs: And Do Not Damage The Oil And The Tabs
Today is the last day of the rest of your life.
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23andMe And The FDA Reached A Pivotal Genetic Testing Agreement
The FDA opens the door for personal genetics company 23andMe to sell tests for Bloom syndrome.
An FDA decision summary released today allows DNA-testing company 23andMe to market a genome test that screens for Bloom syndrome, a rare disorder that leads to a predisposition in carriers toward the development of cancer. While, on the surface, this may seem like a minor change in policy, it is significant given the complex relationship the FDA has had with 23andMe over the last two years.
Microsoft's New Surface Book Laptop, Surface Pro, And Lumia Phones Take Aim At Apple
Microsoft showed off its newest devices this morning, including their first-ever Microsoft-built laptop.
Microsoft isn't taking recent product announcements from Apple and Google lying down. At a media event in New York City this morning, the company unveiled a whole range of new devices: from the much anticipated new Lumia smartphones and Surface Pro tablet to a new fitness tracker called Microsoft Band. Microsoft also announced its first-ever laptop, which takes aim at the MacBook Pro—with a unique twist.
Reddit's New Editorial Site, Upvoted, Will Not Allow Comments Or Voting
In keeping with its recent podcast and newsletter, Reddit is launching an editorial site that will aggregate stories from Reddit.
Media outlets like BuzzFeed regularly turn to Reddit to find content that could go viral. Now, the social news site is taking matters into its own hands, with the launch of a new editorial site that will take advantage of Reddit's deep well of user-generated content.
5 Years Later, The Most Surprising Part About Instagram Is That No One's Ruined It
As Instagram turns 5, we had an exclusive chat with cofounder Kevin Systrom and his design team about how they haven't ruined it.
Today, Instagram turns five years old.
Twitter's New Moments Tab Shows You The Best Of Twitter
Moments, previously known as Project Lightning, is Twitter's big plan to attract and hold on to new users.
A day after Twitter announced that cofounder 
Even Styrofoam Doesn't Last Forever, In The Face Of These Hungry Worms
Scientists are discovering that no matter how unappetizing a substance seems, there's always someone in the animal kingdom willing to eat it.
Plastics like polystyrene—otherwise known as styrofoam—have long been thought nonbiodegradable. In landfills or the open environment, they're known for staying intact, even as they break into pieces. They change shape and form, but never completely go away.
The Most Bizarre Foods Andrew Zimmern Has Ever Had On "Bizarre Foods"
As the show kicks off its latest season, host Andrew Zimmern gives us a glimpse at some of his most bizarre food adventures yet.
The culinary conga line that is Bizarre Foods has been on the air for almost 10 years, and in that time, host Andrew Zimmern has had to eat enough suspicious, ridiculous dishes to last a lifetime.
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