Rival Lyft predicted the omicron surge would hinder growth, a sign that despite easing health restrictions, ride-hailing apps are still adapting to the pandemic.
Read more ...A top researcher says it's time to rethink our entire approach to preschool National News
A long-term study of a statewide preschool program tracked students through the sixth grade and found those who attended prekindergarten falling behind.
Read more ...A controversial nonprofit for Capitol riot defendants makes changes after criticism National News
The Patriot Freedom Project has raised around $900,000 for people charged in the Capitol riot. After NPR reported that charity experts saw "red flags" with the group, they announced changes.
Read more ...How dairy farmers are cashing in on California's push for cleaner fuel National News
Big dairy farms are profiting from California's tougher limits on greenhouse emissions. They're getting paid to capture methane from cow manure. But critics say the system subsidizes polluters.
Read more ...Tonga's COVID outbreak is growing rapidly with omicron cases confirmed National News
Health Minister Saia Piukala told reporters that 31 more people had tested positive for the COVID-19, nearly doubling Tonga's active cases for the second day in a row, local media reported.
Read more ...With evictions on the rise, House Democrats team up to push new housing protections National News
Three Democrats are hoping to provide a legislative lifeline to tenants facing eviction. But the bill faces some steep hurdles in Congress.
Read more ...She's 30 and has never seen inflation this high. Her mom remembers when it was worse National News
People under 40 have never seen inflation as high as it is right now, but their parents lived through even sharper price hikes. That colors how each generation views the economy.
Read more ...Our roads are killing wildlife. The new infrastructure law aims to help National News
For the first time, the federal government is making a sizeable investment in wildlife road crossings. The goal is to help slow extinctions, and also protect people from animal collisions.
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