By Madyson Fitzgerald, Stateline.org While on her way home from a co-working space in Denver last year, Colorado state Rep. Jenny Willford says she was sexually assaulted by her Lyft driver. In her lawsuit filed against Lyft in January, Willford alleges she was “subjected to unwelcome, nonconsensual sexual contact, touching” and lewd comments during the ride. Willford was … [Read more...] about Uber, Lyft oppose some bills that aim to prevent assaults during rides
Baltimore drivers ranked third riskiest in nation, report finds
Baltimore remains one of the most dangerous cities in the U.S. for drivers, ranking third-worst in Allstate’s latest annual “Best Drivers Report.” The 2025 report, which analyzes auto insurance claims in the 200 most populous U.S. cities, shows Baltimore still ranks near the bottom of the “safest driving cities” list at 198th – the same position it held a decade ago. Nearby … [Read more...] about Baltimore drivers ranked third riskiest in nation, report finds
One Tech Tip: No more lost cats and dogs. Use tech to track your pet
By KELVIN CHAN, Associated Press LONDON (AP) — “Have you seen the cats?” That’s a common refrain in my household because our two felines, Maple and Juniper, can venture outside through a flap in the backdoor. Like many other London house cats, they’re free to come and go, roaming the surrounding backyards and beyond, equipped with microchips to identify them if they get … [Read more...] about One Tech Tip: No more lost cats and dogs. Use tech to track your pet
Armstrong Williams: Israel risks overconfidence in Iran conflict | STAFF COMMENTARY
Israel and the United States are already running victory laps after initially crushing Iran’s nuclear program with a massive bombing campaign, assassinating its military leaders and nuclear scientists, and threatening to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khameini. President Donald Trump has boasted, “We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran” and … [Read more...] about Armstrong Williams: Israel risks overconfidence in Iran conflict | STAFF COMMENTARY
Heat dome to scorch Baltimore with triple-digit temperatures, high humidity
A dangerous heat dome — a high-pressure system that traps hot air — is forming over the mid-Atlantic and is expected to intensify through next week, bringing Baltimore its hottest stretch of the year, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters predict temperatures in the upper 90s to low 100s, with heat index values between 100 and 110 degrees. The combination of … [Read more...] about Heat dome to scorch Baltimore with triple-digit temperatures, high humidity