October 2020 Current Events: Science and Technology News
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The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world news events you need to know so far for October 2020:
- England Bans Single-Use Items
- Airbnb Blocks Halloween Parties
- Driverless Taxis to Debut
- Trump Campaign Site Hacked
England Bans Single-Use Items
On October 1, England’s ban on plastic straws, plastic stirrers, and cotton buds when into effect. The law, originally set to go into effect in April, bans businesses from using or selling these items. The hope is that pollution in England will decrease in a matter of years. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Richard Vogel
Airbnb Blocks Halloween Parties
On October 2, Airbnb announced that one-night bookings scheduled for October 31 have been cancelled in Canada and the US over fears of Halloween parties. The company hopes this action will help protect communities from coronavirus. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File
Driverless Taxis to Debut
On October 8, Google announced plans to extend its Waymo program to Phoenix. The app will allow people to hire driverless cars. The cars are monitored, and vehicle operators will intervene in extreme circumstances, according to Google. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File
Trump Campaign Site Hacked
On October 28, President Trump’s campaign website was hacked in a cryptocurrency scam. The team has said no sensitive data was compromised since it’s not actually stored on the site and the attack is under investigation. The site has since been restored. (BBC)
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