Are Rideshare Background Checks Failing Passengers? Investigating the Gaps

Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft have transformed urban transportation, offering convenience, affordability, and accessibility. However, as these platforms have grown, so have concerns about passenger safety. High-profile cases of sexual assault and violent crimes have highlighted alarming gaps in rideshare background checks, leaving passengers vulnerable to predators […]

LyondellBasell Chemical Leak Kills 2, Injures 30

La Porte, TX — Two workers are dead and 30 others were transported to area hospitals after 100,000lbs of acetic acid were leaked within the LyondellBasell facility at 1515 Miller Cut-Off Road at about 7:35 p.m. Tuesday. Acetic acid is used in food-grade vinegar and can cause severe burn […]