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NHTSA Warns Autonomous Vehicle Companies Over 'Clear Pattern' of First Responder Interference

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Administrator, Jonathan Morrison, on Wednesday criticized autonomous vehicles, as well as the companies operating them, following instances of AVs interfering with law enforcement, as well as firefighters’ and paramedics’ operations.

Benzinga

Over the past two weeks, four new ballot measures were certified in California, and seven measures were removed in California and North Dakota

As of July 7, 139 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 39 states, 17 more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024).

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Surge pricing is broken – but there’s a smarter way to match gig workers with consumers

Millions of Americans tap their smartphone screens daily to order rides, groceries or dinner, hooked on the seamless convenience of the gig economy.

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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi Once Shared His Biggest Win—And Why He Fights Harder in Battles Now: 'It's My Fault. I Should Have…'

Uber Technologies Inc. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi once reflected on the defining victories and regrets of his career, revealing that one missed acquisition still stands out as the deal he wishes he had fought harder to secure.

Benzinga

Hyderabad Uber Driver Who Left Amazon Job to Follow His Passion Wins Hearts Online

A routine Uber ride in Hyderabad has turned into an inspiring story after a passenger discovered that her driver had left a corporate job at Amazon to pursue his passion for driving full-time. The encounter, which was later shared on social media, has sparked widespread discussion about career choices, job…

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Uber pauses Europe food delivery expansion as it pursues Delivery Hero deal: Report

Uber no longer plans to launch food delivery in five of the seven countries it had targeted for expansion this year, including Austria, Norway and Greece, the report said. It did not identify the other two countries. Earlier in the year, Uber said it planned to expand its food delivery…

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Consumer Tech (June 29-July 2): Microsoft Announces Layoffs, Meta & Google Sued In Several States & More

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Tibetan man dies after setting himself on fire near UN headquarters

WASHINGTON — Police in ‌New York City said on Thursday a man died from severe burns near the United Nations (UN) headquarters, and activists and a media outlet of exiled Tibetans identified him as a Tibetan who set himself on fire in an appeal for independence.

Bangkok Post

Man carrying Tibetan flag dies from severe burns near UN headquarters, police say

He was an ⁠Uber driver and went to the ‌scene with a Tibetan flag, local news site reports

The Independent UK

Woman took an uber in France and the driver hotboxed the car and locked the windows. Then told her they’re going to his place to ‘shower’

He was driving away from their destination.

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GST on subscription ride-hailing platforms like Rapido and Bharat Taxi may hit driver earnings: Report

A new report warns that extending GST to subscription-based ride-hailing platforms like Rapido could significantly impact drivers and passengers. The study suggests this move might lower driver earnings, discourage participation, and reduce passenger demand. Drivers prefer predictable costs and greater control, while passengers are price-sensitive. The report advocates for a…

The Economic Times

Looking for Flexible Hours After Retirement: 6 Jobs With Flexible Hours

Nearly 20% of Americans age 65 and older are still in the workforce, and about 38% of those workers have part-time jobs, reflecting a growing...

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Trump’s 927-page disclosure is just a normal Tuesday for direct indexing and crypto wealth managers

Trump’s excessive trades look like those of an automated, direct indexing, tax-loss harvesting portfolio, not one individual in the know.

Fortune

Uber-backed Lime rides IPO wave to $1.73 billion valuation in Nasdaq debut

Uber-backed Lime jumped 8% in its Nasdaq debut, valuing the e-scooter and bike rental company at $1.73 billion. The IPO reflects renewed investor interest in new listings amid volatile markets. Lime, operating in 230+ cities, remains loss-making but benefits from growing urban micromobility demand and Uber partnership support.

The Economic Times

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Uber’s Waymo Detour Tests the Stock’s Robotaxi Bull Case

Waymo's exit from the Uber app in Phoenix sent UBER shares down 4%, but strong cash flows, 50 million Uber One members, and new autonomous partners limit the structural impact.

Motor1

‘What If I Was Driving A Camry Or Something?!’: Uber Eats Driver Picks Up Order. Then He Sees What It Is—And Has A Meltdown

'I know you only got a $5 tip on that order.'

Barchart

Dear Future Lime Stock Investors, Mark Your Calendars for July 1

Lime is gearing up for its Nasdaq debut, bringing growth ambitions, financial questions, and plenty for investors to watch.

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham's chief of staff in transparency row over Douglas Alexander meeting

Andy Burnham's incoming chief of staff has been linked to a lobbying row over a meeting with Douglas Alexander when he was Trade Minister

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Naomi Osaka wows Wimbledon crowd with kimono-inspired outfit

Tennis star wears traditional Japanese dress on first day of tournament, as thousands of spectators show up early to queue

TechRadar

The AI infrastructure boom is bigger than GPUs

AI infrastructure is evolving beyond GPUs into the operational backbone of enterprise business systems.

Barchart

Amid Improvement in Operating Metrics, Depressed UBER Stock Is Poised for a Comeback

Uber’s commitment to growth is underscored in its diversity of new partnerships.

Ballotpedia

California voters are set to decide on 14 ballot measures this fall

June 25 was the deadline for initiatives and referrals to qualify or be removed from the ballot in California. Voters will be deciding on nine ballot initiatives and five legislative referrals this fall after deals were struck among several opposing sides, resulting in the withdrawal of six measures from the…

The Economic Times

Uber India head Prabhjeet Singh quits, to join as OpenAI MD

Uber India's head, Prabhjeet Singh, is departing after an 11-year tenure to join OpenAI as its India MD. Singh, led Uber's significant growth and strategic shifts, including expanding premium services and launching electric mobility. His departure comes as India is poised to become Uber's largest market globally.

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Two California tax initiatives targeting personal asset taxes and special tax rules qualify for the ballot in challenge to billionaires’ tax initiative

California voters will likely be voting on a slate of competing tax measures in November. The secretary of state reported that two ballot initiatives designed to challenge provisions of the proposed billionaires’ tax initiative qualified for the ballot on June 24. The initiatives are constitutional amendments that would:

International Business Times UK

Nancy Pelosi Discloses Two New Stock Trades: Up to $6 Million in Fresh Options Bets

Nancy Pelosi reveals $6M in Intel and Uber options trades; British investors who mimic her filings face a closing window as her disclosure obligations end in January 2027.

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