'Risky behaviors,' urban design drive surging injuries from electric bikes, scooter
A new study finds that the increased use of small electric vehicles such as e-bikes and scooters has led to a dramatic increase in injuries. Between 2017 and 2022, injuries to e-bike riders increased 30-fold and for scooter riders increased seven-fold, the research institute reported. study At JAMA Open. “There was a significant increase in […]
Woman escapes would-be NYC rapist, who makes getaway on motor scooter
Police say a woman fled an attempted rape on the Upper East Side, after the attacker then fled on an electric scooter. Authorities say the victim, 27, was attacked in front of 349 East 76th Street on Friday around 11:45 p.m. Police said officers responded to a 911 call reporting an “assault in progress” and […]
Scooter Braun, 42, retires from music management
Scooter Braun is retiring as music manager, nearly a year after parting ways with Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande. Scooter Braun/Instagram He’s jumping into a new role. Scooter Braun has announced his retirement from music management, nearly a year after parting ways with some of his biggest clients, including Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande. “This […]
Teens charged with felony vandalism for leaving ‘black scuff marks’ on LGBTQ crosswalk; scooter company declares no-go zone
One adult and two minors charged with a felony A man riding a scooter across an LGBTQ+ crosswalk in Spokane, Washington prompted a scooter rental company to declare the area off limits to protect a mural. Spokane police said they responded to a report of the mural being vandalized and witnessed some of the damage […]