In Chicago, researchers have been trying to figure out if ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft are helping or hurting Black passengers. The study looked at rides before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. They found that even though drivers might cancel on Black passengers more often, it doesn't really
The River Arts District in Asheville, North Carolina, has a long history of floods. A line on an old warehouse marks how high the water was in 1916. Hurricane Helene brought floodwaters even higher last week. This district is now a hub for art and culture, drawing tourists from all over. Many artist
Amanda Hovanec, a mother driven by the desire to control her children and keep them away from their father, Timothy, planned an extreme act. She saw herself as protecting them from an abusive partner, but her actions revealed deep psychological distress. Amanda used an animal tranquilizer, M-99, to
In a conversation about climate change, an expert shares his journey from predicting weather to conveying the reality of climate change. Over 15 years, he’s noticed that his wording has grown stronger and more certain about the climate crisis, highlighting the urgency for action globally. He observe
For years, Asheville, North Carolina, has been promoted as a safe haven from extreme weather. But Hurricane Helene recently showed that this isn't true at all. Asheville is actually very vulnerable to flooding because of its geography and climate history. The city sits in a spot where water can easi
Melania Trump has recently shared her views on abortion rights, a topic that has long been contentious. In a video posted online, she expressed support for women's autonomy and access to reproductive healthcare. This shift in stance is notable, as it contrasts with her husband Donald Trump's stance
Imagine this: two men, a former sheriff named Mickey Stines and District Judge Kevin Mullins, having lunch together in Letcher County, Kentucky. They chatted about something private that seemed harmless at the time. But later, it became clear that their conversation was a turning point in a tragic e
Imagine finding yourself in the heat of a debate, eagerly presenting your views, only to have your voice abruptly silenced. This is what happened to JD Vance, a candidate, during a recent CBS News debate. While discussing Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, moderator Margaret Brennan interrupted
It's been just a week since Hurricane Helene ravaged the Southeast, leaving a trail of destruction and loss of life. Now, the Gulf Coast is bracing for another potential threat - a brewing tropical disturbance in the Western Caribbean Sea. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has reported a "large, d
As the severe storm, Hurricane Helene, made its way across the southeastern United States, communities were left reeling from its devastating aftermath. In Buncombe County, North Carolina, a solemn reality set in as officials reported 30 fatalities, with hundreds more unaccounted for. The once thriv
