Banned booze: A ban intending to clamp down on hard liquor at fraternity house parties following pledge deaths last year has been ordered for most fraternities in the U.S. and Canada, unless the drinks are served by someone with a liquor license. All international and national fraternities of the North-American Interfraternity Conference have a year to prohibit drinks with an alcohol content of 15% or more from fraternity chapters and events unless it is served by licensed third-party vendors, the group said Tuesday. Read the full story.
Toys aren’t us: Walmart will be expanding its toy selection at stores this holiday season as it seeks to fill the gap left by Toys ‘R’ Us, NOLA.com reports. Walmart plans on increasing its in-store toy selection by as much as 30%, while also adding to toy options available online. It has revamped its nursery webpage and expanded its selection of car seats and strollers. Walmart is among several major retailers scrambling for a larger slice of the market after Toys ‘R’ Us went bankrupt. Amazon and Target are also doubling-down on toy sales. Read the full story.
Security measures: Uber is aiming to boost driver and passenger safety in an effort to rebuild trust in the brand. The ride-hailing company has created a feature on its app to reach out to passengers and drivers if it detects an accident or unplanned stop. Drivers will also have access to a hands-free feature to pick up passengers without touching their phones, and they will no longer see data detailing where they retrieved passengers in the past. Read the full story.
