Mock juror stint can be interesting side gig
Being a mock juror can be a side gig that’s more interesting than delivering groceries.
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Online classes send students to court
College students forced into online classes are suing colleges, saying the classes aren’t as good as in person. Experts say that might be a tough sell.
Who’s watching? New surveillance atlas shows you
Cameras are everywhere, but a new tool, the Atlas of Surveillance, has information on more than 3,000 cities.
Black, deaf Americans face extra obstacles when dealing with police
Black, deaf Americans face an extra layer of obstacles when interacting with police.
Your privacy is disappearing, and you’re helping it along
The right to privacy is disappearing in today’s electronic age, and most people are letting it happen.
College football upheaval is part health, part liability
Many colleges are canceling their fall sports seasons, not just because of health concerns, but also financial liability.
Unemployment rules get stricter, choices harder
Some states are reinstituting work search requirements for those applying for unemployment benefits, even as COVID-19 numbers remain high and the federal government has cut its assistance.
Uber, Lyft drivers earn win in battle for unemployment benefits
After a long-fought battle, a New York judge recently gave contract drivers for rideshare companies Uber and Lyft the right to receive unemployment benefits. That state has 45 days to clear up the backlog of claims for these gig workers.
Voting rights battle has U.S. Postal Service at the center
The postmaster general has temporarily backed off initiatives that many say would suppress mail-in voting.
Florida tribe battles government over COVID-19 money
The Miccosukee Tribe in Florida claims the U.S. Treasury Department cheated it out of millions in COVID-19 relief funds.