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Black Friday or earthquake?

Black Friday shoppers destroy Nike store near Seattle
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SEATTLE, W.A. (WFXB) – While many consumers were safely shopping behind their computer screens on Black Friday, some shoppers in Washington state left one Nike store in shambles. According to Buzzfeed, more than 20,000 people visited the store Friday, leaving hundreds of orange boxes strewn across the floor. One store employee called the situation “Jurassic Park crazy,” and added that…
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Uber discrimination

Study reveals t's harder to get an Uber or Lyft ride if you're black
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(CNN) – Uber is the new way we get around, but new research shows how long you wait for a pickup could depend on your race. University of Washington Transportation Engineering Professor Don Mackenzie sent black and white U-Dub students onto Seattle streets to request an Uber or Lyft. He found black students had to wait 20% longer to get…