Minnesota settles with Lyft after blind woman denied rides over service dog

Minnesota settles with Lyft after blind woman denied rides over service dog – CBS News Watch CBS News Rideshare company Lyft will ensure the rights of passengers with service animals under a settlement announced this week. This comes after a Minnesota woman who is blind reported that multiple drivers refused to let her service dog … Read more

‘Nearly blind’ refugee found dead after being released by Border Patrol in New York

A nearly blind refugee who didn’t speak English was found dead in New York state days after he was left at a coffee shop by Customs and Border Protection officers, according to authorities. Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan said the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam was preventable and “deeply disturbing and a dereliction of duty … Read more

“Nearly blind” refugee found dead in Buffalo after Border Patrol release, mayor says

Officials in upstate New York are demanding an investigation into the death of a refugee who was found dead in Buffalo this week, after being released from the custody of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Nurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, suffered from various medical conditions, including visual impairment, with his attorney describing him as nearly … Read more