Keller @ Large: Labor issues concerning rideshare drivers
WBZ political analyst Jon Keller talks with Massachusetts AFL-CIO President Steve Tolman.
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Uber driver escapes after being shot in Brockton
WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Massachusetts lawmakers push to pass minimum wage for ride share drivers
Massachusetts lawmakers are pushing to pass a minimum wage for ride share drivers.
Massachusetts lawmakers push to pass minimum wage for ride share drivers
Massachusetts lawmakers are pushing to pass a minimum wage for ride share drivers.
Uber to add 50,000 Teslas to platform by end of 2023
Uber is partnering with Hertz to expand its new "comfort electric" category to 15 new cities for a total of 25 locations across the country.
Some Orange Line riders may have to use ride shares during month-long shutdown
WBZ TV's Breana Pitts reports.
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.
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.
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Biden leads Trump in potential NH rematch, CNN finds
There are signs that anger toward Trump could outweigh dampened enthusiasm for another Biden term, according to a new CNN/University of New Hampshire poll.
Marcus Jones being placed on IR with torn labrum
You can rule out Marcus Jones making a big play on special teams in this weekend's Patriots-Jets matchup.
Pats reportedly signing QB Will Grier to active roster
The Patriots are back to having three quarterbacks on the roster, with the team reportedly signing Will Grier on Thursday.
Your Amazon Prime Video will soon include ads, unless you pay more
Starting in early 2024, your shows and movies you watch on Amazon Prime Video will contain ads, unless you pay a fee.
Sumner Tunnel closes Friday night for weekend repairs
The Sumner Tunnel is set to close again Friday night just three weeks after reopening.
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Is Greater Boston traffic getting worse?
If you think Boston traffic has gotten worse, the data shows it's true.
Potential tropical storm could bring heavy rain to Massachusetts
For the second weekend in a row we will be talking about a tropical system near the East Coast.
Laser pointed at helicopter landing at Boston hospital
The FAA is investigating after someone shined a green laser at a helicopter landing at a Boston hospital Thursday night.
Sumner Tunnel closes Friday night for weekend repairs
The Sumner Tunnel is set to close again Friday night just three weeks after reopening.
Referee shortage forces Mass. high school football games to be played on Thursdays
Early retirement due to the pandemic and conduct in the stands has led to a referee shortage in Massachusetts.
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What's the difference between an upper respiratory infection and RSV?
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
What's the most accurate way to check blood pressure?
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
Spinach could accelerate the healing of diabetic ulcers, study says
A new study finds a popular leafy green vegetable could accelerate wound healing in patients with diabetes.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers your questions about the new COVID vaccine
The new COVID-19 vaccine is now available. Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your questions about them.
Free COVID test kits are coming back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
I-Team
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I-Team: Is the process to build new schools in Massachusetts fair?
In Massachusetts, a quasi-state agency provides funding for school construction.
I-Team: Hundreds of crumbling dams across Massachusetts pose a hazard
The Department of Conservation and Recreation's Office of Dam Safety gave WBZ's I-Team a list of more than 200 deteriorating dams across the state.
I-Team: Letters show state warned Leominster about deficient dam
Part of the Barrett Park Pond Dam gave way, sending water gushing downstream and damaging homes.
I-Team: Golfer alleges incident of racism by DCR worker at Ponkapoag course
A golfer in Canton says he was mistaken for another Black man during a confrontation with a DCR worker.
I-Team: New video shows Mayor Wu's police cruiser running red light
The I-Team has obtained new video of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's police driver flashing emergency lights while running a red traffic signal at an intersection in Dorchester.
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Keller @ Large: A new look for the Boston City Council
Two controversial voices will soon be gone from the Boston City Council.
Keller @ Large: As Biden impeachment inquiry moves forward, will it help or hurt GOP?
The impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden is the latest deployment of a once-rare procedure that's become common in our hyper-partisan political culture.
Keller @ Large: Talking climate after a bizarre and wet summer
On this week's Keller @ Large, WBZ TV political analyst Jon Keller is speaking with David Cash, the New England regional administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Keller: Jill Biden's positive COVID test part of a trend, but politicians stay mum
COVID issues have become so controversial, most of our political leaders have no appetite for even mentioning the subject.
Keller @ Large: Back to school MCAS and education reform discussion
Students of all ages are heading back to school and WBZ TV Political Analyst Jon Keller is looking at what's gone wrong since the Massachusetts Education Reform Act was passed 30 years ago.
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Your Amazon Prime Video will soon include ads, unless you pay more
Starting in early 2024, your shows and movies you watch on Amazon Prime Video will contain ads, unless you pay a fee.
Clorox products in short supply after cyberattack disrupts operations
Clorox has not been able to get its manufacturing operations back up to full speed.
Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup
Starbucks is looking to move away from disposable cups.
Courtside Kicks in Boston caters to stylish sneaker lovers
Three friends are working to bring shoe culture to Boston.
Dunkin's newest pumpkin drink contains actual donuts
This is the first time Dunkin' has added donuts directly to a beverage.
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Generations of penny candy, local goods, and whimsical shopping
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Museum, sculpture garden, theater, and more at Southern Vermont Arts Center
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
Entertaining audiences for 85 years at Weston Theater Company
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Curated experiences at Kimpton Taconic boutique hotel
Surrounded by mountains, Kimpton Taconic is a boutique hotel offering both classic and highly curated experiences.
Using daylight to create space and comfort in your home
Learn how the strategic use of windows and harnessing the power of daylight can create space and comfort within a home.
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Marcus Jones being placed on IR with torn labrum
You can rule out Marcus Jones making a big play on special teams in this weekend's Patriots-Jets matchup.
Pats reportedly signing QB Will Grier to active roster
The Patriots are back to having three quarterbacks on the roster, with the team reportedly signing Will Grier on Thursday.
Injury report: Sow, Marcus Jones DNPs for Pats on Thursday
Sidy Sow and Marcus Jones were both missing from practice on Thursday, and likely will not play for the Patriots this weekend when the team visits the New York Jets.
Fantasy Football Week 3: Starts, sits, and sleepers
Need some extra help setting your fantasy football lineup? We turn to CBS Sports' Jaimey Eisenberg for all of his Week 3 advice!
Gardner says Pats' offense is pretty simple, but they do everything right
"They don't really have a complex offense. ... They just do everything right."
Offbeat
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USPS "Operation Santa" program now accepting letters
The 111-year-old annual program makes sure kids in need have a great holiday.
Video shows spectacular whale breach off Provincetown
Whale watchers were treated to a glorious sight off Provincetown on Sunday.
"Allston Christmas" the movie: Romantic comedy to include a haunted couch
It's a love story about Allston Christmas, the neighborhood's official, unofficial moving day.
Loose emu evades capture in Lakeville
Residents in Lakeville are on the lookout as an emu seems to be on the loose.
First snowflakes of the season observed on Mount Washington
Say it ain't snow.