Cheat Sheet - Uber’s New Problem: Drivers Sexually Harassing Riders?

Today: Ukraine's Interior Minister, Arsen Avakov, Begs Rebels to Help Defend Ukraine , The Slut-Shaming of Bridget Anne Kelly , Feds OK Gay Marriages in Mich. March 28, 2014 BAD TRIP 1. Are You Safe in Your Uber? The popular ridesharing app has faced criticism over price gouging, but the service's biggest problem may be drivers who sexually harass riders. Olivia Nuzzi reports on passengers who claim they've been harassed—and she shares an unsettling experience of her own. Read it at The Daily Beast COME TOGETHER 2. Kiev Begs Rebels to Defend Ukraine With as many as 100,000 Russian troops massing along the southern and eastern borders of Ukraine, the country's interior minister is calling upon members of a nationalist militia that helped overthrow Viktor Yanukovych to guard against Putin's forces. Arsen Avakov tells Jamie Kirchick exclusively that revolutionaries must accept that the internal battle is over and focus on their common enemy. Read it at The Daily Beast NOT COOL 3. The Slut-Shaming of Bridget Anne Kelly A Bridgegate report commissioned by Chris Christie includes gratuitous details about the personal life of former deputy chief of staff Bridget Anne Kelly. The revelation of Kelly's previous affair with Christie's former campaign manager seems to be character assassination meant to discredit critics of New Jersey's governor, Olivia Nuzzi writes. Read it at The Daily Beast STEPPING IN 4. Feds OK Gay Marriages in Mich. In response to Republican Governor Rick Snyder saying Michigan won't recognize same-sex weddings that took place following a court order striking down the state's marriage law, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said Friday the federal government will step in. "I have determined that the same-sex marriages performed last Saturday in Michigan will be recognized by the federal government.  These families will be eligible for all relevant federal benefits on the same terms as other same-sex marriages," he said in a statement. He also noted that while Snyder himself has recognized that the marriages are legal, the rights and benefits from the state are pending legal proceedings. Holder was unequivocal in his statement, declaring that "Last June's decision by the Supreme Court in United States v. Windsor was a victory for equal protection under the law and a historic step toward equality for all American families … we will remain steadfast in our commitment to realizing our country's founding ideals of equality, opportunity, and justice for all." Read it at Department of Justice BUSTED 5. 6 LAX Baggage Handlers Busted for Huge Thefts Six people were arrested Wednesday night for an LAX Airport baggage theft ring, in which thousands of items were stolen in one of the biggest property heists in airport history. Up to 25 people are suspected to have taken part in a scheme over multiple months in which workers stole expensive items out of bags. "Basically everything of value—be it electronics, jewelry and items that could be stolen in seconds, would be removed from bags," LAX Police Chief Pat Gannon said. Many of the items ended up being sold on Craigslist. Gannon also said that there was a 37 percent increase in thefts in 2013. Read it at The Los Angeles Times LUST Bigger iPhone Coming in September Two different sizes. SEE YA 9 Fired for Nuclear Test Cheating Cheat notes for monthly exams discovered. CLASH OF THE TITANS Wal-Mart Sues Visa for $5B Angry about swipe fees. Underwood Approved Maryland Menaces 'House of Cards' Will seize film property if show leaves the state. YOU'RE LATE Microsoft Unveils Office for iPad Free in read-only mode. Rolling Stone SXSW Hit-and-Run Claims Another Victim Esquire The Men of 'Game of Thrones' The Cut What's the Problem with Pink, Anyway? GET The Cheat Sheet A speedy, smart summary of news and must-reads from across the Web. You'll love the featured original stories on politics, entertainment, and more from The Daily Beast's diverse group of contributors. GET Culture Beast Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast. Can Boys Be 'Coerced' Into Sex? by Lizzie Crocker Bill Maher for Congress? by Dean Obeidallah 'Divergent' Is Afraid of Teen Sex by Amy Zimmerman

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