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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Dorchester house fire leaves firefighter injured
One firefighter was injured while battling a fire early Saturday morning in Dorcester.
Boston police officer hospitalized after being shot multiple times in Roxbury
A Boston police officer continues recovering after he was shot multiple times Friday night.
'Unabomber' Ted Kaczynski found dead in federal prison cell
Theodore "Ted" Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others, died Saturday.
Yankees fans mistakenly celebrate foul ball
Fans in the bleachers at Yankee Stadium celebrated a walk-off win over the rival Red Sox Friday night with high fives and beer showers. There was just one problem.
Boston Pride parade returns for first time since 2019
The biggest Pride parade in New England returned to Boston after a three-year hiatus.
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Boston police officer hospitalized after being shot multiple times in Roxbury
A Boston police officer continues recovering after he was shot multiple times Friday night.
Boston Pride parade returns for first time since 2019
The biggest Pride parade in New England returned to Boston after a three-year hiatus.
'Unabomber' Ted Kaczynski found dead in federal prison cell
Theodore "Ted" Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others, died Saturday.
Dorchester house fire leaves firefighter injured
One firefighter was injured while battling a fire early Saturday morning in Dorcester.
Police search for suspect who robbed Marshfield liquor store at gunpoint
Marshfield Police are looking for a suspect in a rare and terrifying broad daylight armed robbery.
Health News
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Is spray sunscreen safe to use?
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
Study: Babies exposed to 'forever chemicals' in womb more likely to be overweight
A new study finds babies exposed to "forever chemicals" in the womb are more likely to be overweight.
Chronic insomnia could put people at higher risk of stroke
If you toss and turn at night, you may be at higher risk of stroke.
How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke in the Northeast
Medical professionals warn that the smoke could have serious health effects.
Should children go on a detox from their phone this summer?
Now that school is almost out, should your child detox from their phone this summer?
I-Team
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'Systemic failure': Families say there aren't enough programs for young adults with autism
At age 22, young adults who are living with autism and other challenges have to go from a special education school to adult service programs.
I-Team: Suspect accused of stealing State Police rifle is on the run
The 15-year-old suspect cut off his GPS monitoring bracelet and may be armed, sources tell the I-Team.
I-Team: Video shows gunman open fire near Revere Beach
Video obtained by the WBZ-TV I-Team shows the moment a gunman opened fire near Revere Beach on Sunday.
I-Team: Undeclared dangerous goods pose risk to cargo ships, crew
Dangerous goods or hazmat cargo can be anything from explosives and chemicals to paint and lithium-ion batteries.
I-Team: Homeowners beg lawmakers not to pass bill enabling controversial loans
BlueHub Capital says it's helping homeowners hold onto their houses. Critics have a different take on the Boston-based non-profit.
Keller @ Large
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Keller: New charges likely won't damage Donald Trump politically
Jon says there's scant evidence to suggest that the new charges against Trump over his alleged mishandling of classified documents and obstruction of the investigation into it will damage him politically.
Keller @ Large: Pence's prolific use of the American flag
Just in case you missed Pence's patriotic branding, the two-minute and forty-four-second video includes no less than forty-one flag images on-screen - an average of one every four seconds.
Keller @ Large: GOP presidential hopefuls have no hope against Trump
The GOP primaries are Trump's world. Other candidates just live in it.
Keller @ Large: AG Andrea Campbell talks online betting, police reform and crime prevention
WBZ-TV's political analyst Jon Keller talks with Attorney General Andrea Campbell.
Keller @ Large: What can be done about spate of summer gun violence?
Summer violence has become all too common around the country.
Business News
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Barnes & Noble opening 2 new bookstores in Mass. this month
Barnes & Noble is opening two new bookstores in Massachusetts this month - on the same day.
Wegmans closing Natick store; 'Unable to attract enough customers"
The Natick Mall supermarket is one of the company's largest locations.
Bed Bath & Beyond set to stop accepting returns
The end is near for Bed Bath & Beyond.
Braintree ice cream shop owner explains steep price increase
A popular ice cream shop in Braintree had some explaining to do after customers noticed a hike in price.
Target recalling nearly 5 million candles
Some people have reported getting cuts or severe burns from the recalled candles.
New England Living
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Wedding planning with dogs at For the Love of Paws
If you though working your furry friend into your wedding was out of the question, think again.
Crafting custom acoustic guitars at Tippin Guitars
Tippin Guitars is renowned for its client list including Hollywood celebrities and world-famous musicians.
Cooking Green Crab Bisque with Chef Charles Draghi
Chef Chuck joins Rachel Holt in the Test Kitchen to create his signature green crab bisque.
Connecting with nature at Vermont Institute of Natural Science
Vermont Institute of Natural Science sits on 47 acres of picturesque forest land.
Redefining the future of food at Chew food innovation lab
With a mission to create brands and products that are delicious, nutritious and sustainable, Chew is redefining the future of food.
Sports
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Yankees fans mistakenly celebrate foul ball
Fans in the bleachers at Yankee Stadium celebrated a walk-off win over the rival Red Sox Friday night with high fives and beer showers. There was just one problem.
Whitlock pitches Red Sox over Yanks 3-2 in rivals' 1st meeting this year
The Red Sox beat the Yankees 3-2 on Friday night in their first meeting this year.
Red Sox move Chris Sale to 60-day Injured List
Last Friday, Chris Sale was hoping to get some positive news on his shoulder injury. A week later, it looks as though that news never came.
Kendrick Bourne quite happy with Patriots' change at offensive coordinator
Based on everything Bourne said about new offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien after an OTA practice on Friday, it's not difficult at all to deduce that he's elated about the coaching change.
DeAndre Hopkins is listening to the haters: "I'm old and can't get open"
DeAndre Hopkins is getting closer to actually signing with a new team. And his ears are apparently perked up a bit.
Offbeat
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Pianist entertains audiences by adding his live music to silent films
Richard Hughes travels around New England playing the piano to movie clips starring Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton.
"One in 30 million" rare orange lobster only has one claw
A truly unique catch has found a home at the University of New England.
Incredibly rare blue lobster on display in Gloucester
The New England Aquarium says the odds of catching a blue lobster are one in two million.
Raccoon euthanized after woman brings it to pet store, other customers kiss it
She was seeking to get the animal's nails trimmed - a service the store does not provide to raccoons.
Want a free lighthouse? US giving some away, selling others at auction
Plymouth Light and other lighthouses in Massachusetts are on the giveaway list.