The suit alleges Uber's rating system, which is based on passenger reviews, discriminates against drivers who are not white or who have accents. Uber says the allegation is untrue.
Read more ...Superintendent J.H. Binford Peay III resigned on Monday amid allegations that the school's culture was hostile to Black cadets. The state is now investigating "structural racism" at VMI.
Read more ...Investors are also discouraged by the lack of progress in talks between Congress and the White House over another coronavirus relief bill.
Read more ...'A Decarbonized Society': Japan Pledges To Be Carbon Neutral By 2050 National News
The country joins the European Union and other countries that have pledged to reduce their carbon footprint to zero over the next few decades.
Read more ...The U.S.-brokered truce — the third attempt by outside powers to end hostilities that erupted a month ago — went into effect early Monday. But the two sides quickly accused each other of violating it.
Read more ...You're Not Welcome Here: How Social Distancing Can Destroy The Global Economy National News
There's a curfew in Paris, and Londoners aren't allowed to invite neighbors to dinner. People are already exhausted of social distancing, but some places are introducing even more draconian measures.
Read more ...Can Preflight Coronavirus Testing Get Travelers Back On Planes? National News
In hopes of jumpstarting a business decimated by the pandemic, airlines and airports are offering preflight, on-the-spot testing for the coronavirus, with some test results back in 15 minutes.
Read more ...Waukegan, Ill., Officer Who Killed Black Man Has Been Fired; City To Release Video National News
Waukegan's mayor said the release of the video is expected before Thursday. An unnamed officer who shot and killed Marcellis Stinnette and injured Tafara Williams has been terminated.
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