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Uber's women-only option goes nationwide in the US

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NEW YORK (AP) — Uber launched a feature Last week to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its riding-hailing platform.
The new feature is being rolled out nationwide despite an ongoing class a ... (full story)


Legal Legacy: Monthly Themed Exhibits Honor America 250

As part of its America 250 initiative, the Supreme Court of Ohio has unveiled a series of monthly exhibits in its newly renovated Marble Showcase. The rotating exhibits celebrate Ohio's rich history, culture, and contributions to the nation in anticipation of America’s 250th anniversary.
Each month, the Marble Showcase wil ... (full story)


2 men arrested in Cincinnati nightclub shooting are facing federal charges

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two men arrested March 2 in connection with a weekend shooting that wounded nine people inside a Cincinnati nightclub now face federal charges, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the southern district of Ohio said last week.
Franeek Cobb, 24, and Derrick Long, 29, each face federal charges for illegally p ... (full story)


Woman detained in investigation of 2 girls' bodies buried in suitcases, Cleveland police say

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland police expect to charge a 28-year-old woman in the investigation into the remains of two girls found buried in suitcases earlier last week, a department spokesperson said Thursday.
Sgt. Wilfredo Diaz said police detained the woman March 4 after detectives completed intial interviews and examined ... (full story)


Navigating conversations with children about war, conflict and other traumatic events

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Children living through the latest war in the Middle East or seeing images of the conflict may need help making sense of events that many adults find unnerving. Exposure to war, even if it is indirect, can affect how kids think, feel and behave, according to mental health experts.
Child psychologists and development specialists ... (full story)