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Uber beats fourth-quarter revenue expectations but offers soft guidance
Uber's mobility segment reported $6.91 billion in revenue, up 25% from a year earlier. StreetAccount analysts were expecting $6.77 billion.CNBC - 44m -
Is Waymo Friend or Foe to Uber?
The fast expansion of Waymo’s driverless car service is growing competition for Uber. The companies are also partners.The New York Times - 3h -
Uber opens 'interest list' for Waymo robotaxi rides in Austin
Uber and Waymo beat Tesla to the punch offering robotaxi rides in Austin, Texas.CNBC - 3h -
Uber shares fall as strong dollar hits bookings outlook
Ride-hailing group’s weaker forecast comes after record fourth quarterFinancial Times - 1h -
Uber’s stock falls in the face of its ‘strongest quarter ever.’ Here’s why.
The ride-hailing company faces stiff pressure from the strong U.S. dollar, which is weighing on its forecast for the current quarter.MarketWatch - 4h -
GM cuts 50% of Cruise staff after ending robotaxi business
General Motors is laying off roughly half its employees who remain at its discontinued Cruise robotaxi business.CNBC - 20h -
She Ordered an Uber and Found Her Future Husband
Both Kristen Grennan and Guga Robakidze felt an immediate attraction to each other when he drove her home after a night out with friends.The New York Times - 2d -
Omar Marmoush rides the rhythm to set the tempo for Guardiola’s new beat
The Egyptian adds another gear to Manchester City’s shift to more direct play with a short-passing game as backup . Everything is new. Everything is different. Omar Marmoush steps off the plane ...The Guardian - 3d -
If UFC Saudi Arabia is it for Israel Adesanya, it's been one hell of a ride
Izzy has made a legendary career by doing things his way. Win or lose against a dangerous Nassourdine Imavov, "The Last Stylebender" never wavered.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Australian Open Winner Madison Keys Isn’t Allowed to Play in Austin
The rising tennis star’s first Grand Slam win earned her a Top 10 ranking, which disqualifies her from the upcoming tournament.The New York Times - Jan. 29 -
Together review – codependent relationship body horror is a fun ride
Sundance film festival: Real-life husband and wife Dave Franco and Alison Brie play a couple put to the ultimate test in a slickly and sickly made thriller. We all know couples like Tim and ...The Guardian - Jan. 28 -
Manchester City’s big guns ride to rescue after Khusanov’s nightmare start
Debutant’s error handed Chelsea the lead but he was bailed out by the performances of more experienced teammates. It took fewer than six minutes of Abdukodir Khusanov’s debut for the £33.8m ...The Guardian - Jan. 25 -
Austin signs Albania's Uzuni in club-record deal
Austin FC signed Albania forward Myrto Uzuni as a designated player on a club-record transfer fee from Spain's second-division side Granada CF, the team announced on Friday.ESPN - Jan. 25 -
Beyond Big Tech: 20 stocks to ride the AI trend
Vanguard’s chief economist suggested investors increase stock-market exposure to ride expected improvements from artificial intelligence but cautioned that technology stocks are “very highly valued.”MarketWatch - Jan. 25 -
China's WeRide Wants to Build Global Robotaxi Empire
The Chinese autonomous-driving company is aiming to make more inroads overseas this year, betting that robotaxis and related services will be in high demand in coming years.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
2025 Oscar nominations list
The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards, to be held on March 2, have been announced. Here's the list of 2025 Oscar nominees.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 23 -
Decades Ago, Students Attacked the ‘Iron Horse.’ Now It Rides Again.
Exactly why the sculpture was attacked by University of Georgia students may always be a mystery. But 70 years later, restored, it rides again.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Waymo Finds a Way Around US Restrictions Targeting Chinese Cars
Waymo confirms to WIRED that its planned partnership with Chinese-owned automaker Zeekr remains “on track.”Wired - Jan. 17 -
Why 2025 is set to be a crucial year for Amazon's Zoox robotaxi unit
This year is expected to be a crucial one for Amazon's Zoox, as the company plans to grow its operations and commercialize a robotaxi business.CNBC - Jan. 17 -
The Terrifying Ride of Copter 17
A former Army pilot. An aging helicopter. Furious winds. The race to put out the Eaton fire tested Los Angeles County’s night-flying firefighters like never before.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Watch live: Austin bids farewell to Defense Department
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will bid farewell in a speech Friday morning, just days before President-elect Trump is set to return to the White House. During his four years helming the Pentagon, ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Timothée Chalamet’s red-carpet ride adds to Lime bikes’ fashion credentials
Actor’s premiere entry shows how the electric rental bikes have shifted gear from everyday commuter transport. Wobbling along on a scuffed-up, muddy Lime bike is a journey that is increasingly ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Investor interest in defense grows
Yahoo News - Jan. 16 -
WATCH: ‘Uber Dog’ makes passengers smile in Colorado
Kevin Ferman has been picking up Uber riders all over Colorado for over 10 years, but he started bringing his dog Bowie along on his rides after adopting him 2 1/2 years ago.ABC News - Jan. 15 -
Eagles ride defense, Goedert stiff-arms to WC win
Jalen Hurts tossed two touchdown passes in his return from a concussion, Dallas Goedert threw three stiff-arms on a TD catch and the Eagles rode their NFL-best defense to a 22-10 wild-card playoff ...ESPN - Jan. 12 -
No Trousers Tube Ride brings carnival of underwear to London Underground
Annual fun event sees bare-legged passengers sporting array of underwear styles and colours. The annual No Trousers Tube Ride event has returned in colourful fashion as people stripped down to ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Mind the gap - and the goosebumps: No Trousers Tube ride returns
The annual No Trousers Tube ride has taken place - despite plunging temperatures in the capital.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Texans ride defense to win over Chargers after slow start
The Texans shook off a slow offensive start to win their second playoff game in as many seasons.ESPN - Jan. 11 -
MLB rumors: Red Sox open to more additions, Yankees reliever drawing interest from eight teams
Here are your hot stove rumors for Saturday, Jan. 11CBS Sports - Jan. 11 -
HELOC interest rates drop to 18-month low: Should you open one now?
HELOC interest rates dropped again this week. Here are three reasons why you should open the line of credit now.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
In their final meeting, Zelenskyy, Austin say military aid to Ukraine must continue
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U_S_ Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin used their final meeting in Germany to press the incoming Trump administration to not give up on Kyiv’s fight, ...ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Chasing the mafia: the wild, Vespa-riding life of Letizia Battaglia – in pictures
Riding a scooter and armed only with her camera, the iconic photographer built up an ‘archive of blood’ bravely documenting crime and poverty in Palermo Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Delta links its loyalty program to Uber, ending partnership with Lyft
Starting this spring, Delta SkyMiles members will be able to earn loyalty points for Uber rides.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Watch: Waymo driverless robotaxi sends airport passenger spinning in circles
He had a plane to catch — but his ride to the airport was stuck in a parking lot, driving in circles.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
WATCH: Passenger records himself stuck in Waymo car driving in circles
Mike Johns ordered a Waymo, the self-driving rideshare service from Google, but found himself in a malfunctioning car driving in a never-ending loop around the parking lot he was in.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Uber and Lyft to offer driverless rideshare cars
Customers in Atlanta and Austin, Texas, will be able to hail one of these driverless rideshare cars via the Uber app.The Hill - Jan. 7 -
TGL’s success will ride on its players, not its technology
Technology will draw curious eyeballs, but there has to be a human component to keep viewers coming back.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
LA tech entrepreneur nearly misses flight after getting trapped in robotaxi
Mike Johns’ self-driving car started circling a parking lot, but he recognizes there are ‘glitches that need stitches’. A tech entrepreneur based in Los Angeles became trapped in a malfunctioning ...The Guardian - Jan. 6
