Verified riders will get a blue checkmark that displays by their account in the Uber app, so drivers know they are who they say they are.
Nearly 700 users have already signed on to the claim, but the law firm said thousands of others may join.
Our oceans are full of plastic — an estimated 200 million metric tons. And it's the microscopic pieces that could be the biggest threat.
Police say Democratic state Sen. Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury was arrested after officers searched the home of an active burglary.
Dozens of the children of Flint, Michigan’s lead-contaminated water crisis have turned their trauma into advocacy 10 years after it began.
Through the 613 days of infection, the virus evolved into a "novel immune-evasive variant" that had mutated over 50 times.
The news comes after the recent decision by the Arizona Supreme Court to uphold a law dating back to 1864, which bans most abortions.
Over two-thirds of the United States was under some level of a heat alert last year due to rising temperatures.
New research by the University of Michigan shows alarming findings about how a student's last name can affect their grades.
The case revolves around a Biden administration rule that changed the definition of a firearm under federal law to include unfinished parts.
Mariah Carey, Jane's Addiction, Lenny Kravitz, Sade and Sinéad O'Connor were among the nominees left off.
"The intelligence directorate under my command did not live up to the task we were entrusted with," said Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva.
U.S. News & World Report evaluated nearly 100 vehicles for quality, efficiency and value to determine its rankings.
The president also plans to expand his New Deal-style American Climate Corps green jobs training program.
The case is considered the most significant to come before the high court in decades on homelessness, which is reaching record levels in the U.S.
The agency’s new strategy is also aimed at better protecting first responders from physical dangers.
This year, for many Jews, the holiday’s mood will be impacted by somber factors related to Israel-Hamas war and the rise of antisemitic incidents.
The victims taken to area hospitals had minor injuries, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said.
The shooting occurred at an unsanctioned block party in Orange Mound Park, with an estimated 200 to 300 attendees.
April is typically the peak month for spring wildflowers, but in high-elevation places, they can continue to blossom later into the spring.
The war has killed at least 34,097 Palestinians and wounded another 76,980, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
The 66-year-old woman driving the car was arrested for operating while intoxicated causing death, according to the sheriff's office.
The United Auto Workers union won a stunning 73% of the vote after losing two elections there in the past decade.
Emergency crews were notified at around 5 p.m. Saturday of an assault along the East River near 58th Street in the Brooklyn Army Terminal warehouse.
The package will now head to the Senate and then to President Biden, where passage in the coming days is nearly assured.
The Columbine Memorial has been a place for visitors from across the country to remember the events of that day and it is in need of upgrades.
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill voted on the legislation during a Saturday floor session, jammed into a significant foreign aid package.
Politico White House Reporter Adam Cancryn and White House and Washington Reporter Daniel Lippman join Scripps News on this weekend's Inside the Race.
Van Dyke was nominated for best guest performer in a daytime drama series for his role in Peacock's "Days of Our Lives."
U.S. officials have said the surveillance tool is crucial in disrupting terror attacks, cyber intrusions, and foreign espionage.
Next month, content that would be "problematic if viewed in clusters" won't be eligible to be on the FYF.
Dutch authorities said they want to control a city that is overrun with tourism, in their eyes. The effort would also control annual hotel stays.
Data from NASA'S newest Earth-observing satellite will provide insight into ocean health, air quality, and the effects of a changing climate.
Lawmakers say that when the IRS fixes mistakes, they too often don't provide clear details as to what caused the error.
The 8-year-old Labrador Retriever worked at Reagan National Airport, and was the TSA's canine calendar dog of the month in February.
A family is suing Wendy's parent company, claiming its food gave their daughter an E. coli infection that's given her permanent health issues.
Authorities said the 18-year-old high school student wrote a 129-page manifesto detailing plans to gain notoriety by shooting up a school.
The suits brought by lawmakers and police officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, seek damages for harm they say they suffered that day.
Swifties have been decoding all the clues and speculating about the significance of the number two. The secret is out, and a double album is here.
An advocacy group alleges that Nestle is contributing to a growing number of children with obesity by adding sugar to products in poorer nations.
There was a large police and security presence, with guards wearing black stab-proof vests posted on each level of the mall.
Police said Kinsleigh Welty was kept in a closet that had small handprints of what appeared to be feces on the door.
Former President Trump expressed dismay that he is not on the campaign trail and complained the courtroom was "freezing" during jury selection.
Israel had promised to retaliate for Iran's Saturday attack, in which Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles.
The chain says its cold drinks and the cups they're served in are surging in popularity. A redesigned cup could use as much as 20% less plastic.
In a message on X, Hirsi wrote she is a Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine member and said she was suspended from Barnard College on Thursday.
USPS officials have offered a number of rewards leading to information on multiple crimes recently as they crack down on thefts.
A disease that can be transmitted to people through rat urine — human leptospirosis — saw its highest number of cases in NYC in 2023.
The Kansas City Chiefs player will host 20 episodes of the Fox show's spinoff for Amazon Prime Video.
Rising home values, including an over 800% jump in one community, is good news for some but puts ownership out of reach for others.