Court tosses app-based drivers question from Massachusetts ballot
The SJC has tossed the ballot question involving the status and benefits for app-based drivers off the ballot.
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Uber And Lyft Drop Mask Requirement For Riders, Drivers
Starting Tuesday, masks are no longer required for Uber or Lyft trips.
Keller @ Large: Mass. AFL/CIO President Calls Ride-Hailing Ballot Initiative 'Wolf In A Sheepskin'
Massachusetts AFL/CIO president Steve Tolman said he opposes a ballot initiative that would give gig workers such has Uber, Lyft and DoorDash drivers the classification of an independent contractor.
Uber Adding Temporary 'Fuel Fee' Due To Soaring Gas Prices
Sharply rising gas prices are about to make your next Uber ride a bit more expensive.
Boston Among Cities With Lowest Uber Rider Ratings
Uber is now letting users see an exact breakdown of their ratings - and also revealing which cities' riders have the lowest and highest scores.
Motorcyclist Prepares Lawsuit Against Uber After Crash Caught On Camera
Surveillance video shows a motorcyclist being cut off at a Cohasset intersection and becoming pinned under the vehicle.
Somerville Man Paralyzed After Violent Crash Suing Uber For $63 Million
William Good is suing Uber after his driver slammed into parked cars last April, leaving him a quadriplegic.
Uber, Lyft To Give Free Rides To Vaccination Sites
The feature will launch in the next two weeks and run until July 4.
Rideshare Customers Frustrated By Driver Shortage
With the COVID-19 vaccine going into many more arms, people are venturing out again, but finding a ride with companies like Uber and Lyft is not so easy.
Uber Driver Released After Being Arraigned On Kidnapping Charge
Kamal Essalak pleaded not guilty to a single kidnapping charge then walked out Brighton District Court on Monday.
Boston Police Charge Uber Driver Kamal Essalak With Kidnapping Female Passenger
An Uber driver has been arrested and charged with kidnapping after a disturbing incident in Brighton last week.
'Unfair And Exploitative': AG Healey Suing Uber, Lyft For 'Misclassifying' Drivers
Healey said her office has been receiving complaints from drivers for years.
Weymouth Woman Suing Uber After Alleged Sexual Assault
A woman is suing Uber, claiming she was assaulted by a driver in April 2018.
Dogs Can Ride Too: Uber Pet Launches In Boston
Uber in Boston just got more animal friendly.
Massachusetts' Changes To Ride-Sharing Fees Could Hurt Those On Fixed Incomes
For some, a proposed increase in ride-sharing costs could propose a real hardship.
Baker's Budget Proposal Includes Steep Hike For Uber, Lyft Fees
The ride-hailing proposal would increase the per-ride assessment from the current 20 cents to $1.
Acushnet Uber Driver Charged With Sexually Assaulting Passenger
An Uber driver from Massachusetts has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman he drove home from a Christmas party last weekend, police said.
Uber Releases Safety Report Revealing 5,981 Incidents Of Sexual Assault
Uber repeatedly attempted to contextualize the number of sexual assaults as a percentage of total rides.
New Ride-Share Pickup Location Frustrates Travelers At Logan Airport
Several travelers said getting a ride from Logan the day before Thanksgiving was, "a challenge" because of the new ride-share pickup location.
Uber Offers Free And Discounted Rides On Thanksgiving Eve In Massachusetts
Ride-share company Uber is offering free and discounted rides in many communities across Massachusetts on Nov. 27 to try to discourage drunk driving on one of the biggest drinking nights of the year.
Drivers, Passengers Adjust To New Uber, Lyft Pick Up Locations At Logan Airport
It's day one of passengers having to meet their Uber or Lyft drivers in the central parking garage.
Uber, Lyft Ride Sharing Changes At Logan Airport Begin Monday
A new plan to reduce traffic congestion at Logan Airport is about to begin and ride-hailing passengers will have to walk farther starting next week.
Uber Driver 'Traumatized' After Woman Jumps Out Of Car In O'Neill Tunnel
A Boston woman was critically injured when she suddenly jumped out of a car and into rush hour traffic in the O'Neill Tunnel.
Mayor Walsh Pushes For Ride-Share Bill Aimed At Reducing Traffic
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh wants to see ride-sharing companies pay more.
Gov. Baker Proposes Stricter Safety Laws For Rideshare Drivers
Governor Charlie Baker is proposing stricter safety regulations for rideshare drivers, despite Massachusetts having some of the strictest regulations nationwide.
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Here are the MBTA shuttle bus routes to help plan for your commute
WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex drove the shuttle bus route that will be in place while the Orange Line is shut down for a month.
Brothers who jumped off Martha's Vineyard Jaws bridge identified
A search team was hampered by poor weather on Tuesday.
Boston Children's Hospital reports large volume of threats
Boston Children's Hospital says staff members have been inundated with threats because of what they call "misinformation" about their treatment of transgender patients.
One of Boston's major hospitals left off the Orange Line's alternative shuttle route
Even though Tufts is one of the city's major medical hubs, transportation officials did not put a shuttle stop here.
Large brush fire spreads at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus
Multiple brush fires broke out in Saugus on Tuesday at Breakheart Reservation.
Over-the-counter hearing aids expected this fall
Millions of Americans will be able to buy hearing aids without a prescription later this fall, under a long-awaited rule finalized Tuesday.
Massachusetts the best state to live in, according to new report
Massachusetts ranked first overall with high scores for the economy, education and health, quality of life and safety.
Peabody teens form banned book club
Teenagers at a Peabody library are reading books that have been banned from libraries and schools around the country.
Man helps find shoe donations for residents at Brighton senior living facility
New Balance stepped in to help a Brighton senior living facility after one of the employees noticed the residents had worn out shoes.
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Here are the MBTA shuttle bus routes to help plan for your commute
WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex drove the shuttle bus route that will be in place while the Orange Line is shut down for a month.
Brothers who jumped off Martha's Vineyard Jaws bridge identified
A search team was hampered by poor weather on Tuesday.
Boston Children's Hospital reports large volume of threats
Boston Children's Hospital says staff members have been inundated with threats because of what they call "misinformation" about their treatment of transgender patients.
One of Boston's major hospitals left off the Orange Line's alternative shuttle route
Even though Tufts is one of the city's major medical hubs, transportation officials did not put a shuttle stop here.
Large brush fire spreads at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus
Multiple brush fires broke out in Saugus on Tuesday at Breakheart Reservation.
Health
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2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Over-the-counter hearing aids expected this fall
Millions of Americans will be able to buy hearing aids without a prescription later this fall, under a long-awaited rule finalized Tuesday.
Viral TikTok spreading misinformation about tampon ingredients
A TikTok video is spreading misinformation about an ingredient used in some tampons and it is causing real alarm among some viewers.
Is making your own baby food safer?
A new report finds homemade baby food contains just as many heavy metals as store-bought preparations.
CDC ends recommendations for social distancing, quarantine for COVID-19
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the nation should move away from restrictive measures such as quarantines and social distancing and focus on reducing severe disease from COVID-19.
I-Team
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I-Team: Plan to clean air around Millis cement plant gives neighbors hope
Under new pressure from state environmental officials, a concrete plant in Millis has a plan to clear the air.
I-Team: Expert says MBTA "very close" to federal takeover
A rail safety expert told WBZ-TV a federal takeover of the MBTA could be right around the corner.
I-Team: Transportation expert blames management for Orange Line shutdown
The I-Team talked to experts who say the T should have been doing maintenance all along.
I-Team: Driver in I-495 standoff linked to stolen police uniforms
Investigators believe some of his uniform and equipment was stolen from a police supply store.
I-Team: Former head of Massachusetts Veterans' Services back on state payroll
Francisco Urena, who resigned in the wake of deaths at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home, is back on the state payroll.
Keller @ Large
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Keller @ Large: Ads blaming Dems for inflation are only half-truths
With midterms approaching, inflation is politically toxic.
Keller: In race to replace Maura Healey, it may come down to ads
Three Democratic candidates are all trying to lay claim to the Healey brand.
Keller @ Large: The Trump of 2016 returns to Washington
Trump returned to the 2016 candidate with red-meat rhetoric on issues like crime, immigration and the 2nd Amendment.
Keller: The struggles of gay politicians in Washington, D.C.
Dover native James Kirchick recently published the book "Secret City: The History of Gay Washington," which looks at the struggles of gay people active in politics and the government.
Keller: How Supreme Court decisions could impact Massachusetts
The United States Supreme Court released decisions in recent weeks that have made national headlines. So what impact do rulings on topics such as guns and abortion have in Massachusetts?
Business News
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SoulCycle plans to close 25% of studios
The closures could include spots in the Boston area.
Amazon to buy Roomba-inventor iRobot for $1.7 billion
The Bedford company was founded in 1990.
Wayfair struggling to keep shoppers gained at start of pandemic
Inflation has tapped out many shoppers who are slowing their spending on furniture.
These stores are lowering prices to attract inflation-weary shoppers
A glimmer of relief is emerging at the checkout aisle: the return of discounts.
Trader Joe's workers approve union drive in Hadley
It's the first Trader Joe's in the country with an employees union.
New England Living
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Health food for pets at Loyal Biscuit of Maine
Loyal Biscuit is known throughout Maine as the go-to health food store for pets.
Visiting the Owls Head Transportation Museum
Owls Head Transportation Museum is one of Midcoast Maine's top tourist spots.
Sailing the coast with Maine Windjammer
Cruising on this fleet of sailboats promises spectacular scenery, great food, and pure adventure.
Luxury boutique hotels in Midcoast Maine
The Bay View Collection offers a fully integrated Midcoast Maine vacation.
Custom knives crafted in Cambridge
MKS custom knives are used by professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts all over the world.
Sports
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Red Sox hold on for win over Pirates
Nick Pivetta pitched one-hit ball over seven shutout innings for his first win since June 24, and the Boston Red Sox scored four runs in the first inning on their way to a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Patriots place Malcolm Butler on injured reserve
Malcolm Butler's comeback story with the New England Patriots may be over before it started.
Belichick not interested in "No. 1" cornerback label
Bill Belichick, however, is not big on the concept of a "No. 1 cornerback."
DeVante Parker brings some big catch ability to Patriots
The Patriots have had their share of talented receivers over the years, but the offense has lacked a big pass-catcher who can go up and fight for the ball for some time now. That is about to change thanks to the arrival of DeVante Parker.
Varitek surprises fan wearing his T-shirt at Canobie Lake Park
"Oh my God, it's Jason Varitek. Dude, you got me. What are the odds?"
Offbeat
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Bear activity closes another New Hampshire campground
Another campground in New Hampshire's White Mountains is being shut down because of bears.
PHOTOS: Zoo jaguar keeps cool with frozen meat treat
Workers at the Stone Zoo had to get creative to cool off Seymour the jaguar.
Model rocket accident sparks fire at Topsfield athletic field
A family using model rockets accidentally sparked a two-acre fire in Topsfield.
Video shows hammerhead shark feeding right off Nantucket beach
It was a surprising sight for beachgoers on Nantucket.
WATCH: Dust devil tears up tent on Bourne softball field
A dust devil sent players on a Bourne softball field running for cover on Sunday. Here's how they form.