Uber Eats to explore drone food delivery in US markets this year
Uber Eats is gearing up to innovate dinner deliveries by teaming up with drone delivery startup FlyTrex. This partnership will kick off testing within the United States by the year’s end. While Uber hasn’t specified the first city for this launch, FlyTrex already operates in Texas and North Carolina, so those areas might be among […]
Police officer brings Uber Eats order after taking delivery driver into custody
Unexpected Delivery by Police in Texas A Texas man had quite the surprise when a police officer showed up at his door with his Uber Eats order. Earlier this month, deputies from the Harris County Constable’s office pulled over the driver upon noticing that the car’s license plates didn’t match the vehicle. It didn’t take […]
Social Security payments and federal benefits will switch to electronic delivery this month as paper checks are being discontinued.
Employees display blank U.S. Treasury checks prior to operating the printer at the U.S. Treasury printing facility in Philadelphia. The government intends to eliminate paper checks for most individuals receiving Social Security benefits and other federal payments this month. This shift is part of a Presidential Order signed by President Donald Trump in March, which […]
City Council members reject Mayor Adams’ vetoes on grocery delivery legislation
New York City Council Rejects Grocery Delivery Bill The New York City Council has turned down a contentious grocery delivery bill pushed by Mayor Eric Adams, arguing that increased costs for delivery companies could lead to higher prices in supermarkets. Members of the Council largely voted to support a bill introduced by Council member Sandiners. […]
Salmonella associated with meal delivery services available in 10 states.
In Connecticut, a salmonella outbreak linked to home meal delivery services has affected individuals in at least ten states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC indicates that this outbreak likely stems from various ready-to-eat meal options offered by metabolic diets. Some of these meals include grilled chicken with pesto, […]
Utah Judge Grants Family Almost $1 Billion Due to Daughter’s Failed Delivery
Judge Awards Family $1 Billion for Hospital Negligence A family has been awarded approximately $1 billion after a hospital in West Valley City, Utah, failed to properly manage the birth of their baby in 2019. Recently, Judge Patrick Colm granted the family $951 million in response to incidents linked to their child’s delivery on October […]
Whistleblower claims UN is obstructing aid delivery to civilians in Gaza.
International aid workers in Gaza have submitted a whistleblower complaint to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), alleging serious misconduct and misappropriation of humanitarian funds by the World Food Program (WFP) and other United Nations agencies, based on a document obtained by Fox News Digital. A whistleblower revealed details regarding alleged U.N. intervention in […]
Steves & Sons teams up with Bot Auto for autonomous delivery in Texas
Steves & Sons Teams Up with Bot Auto for Unmanned Cargo Delivery A new pilot program aims to inject autonomous transportation into the heart of Texas. Steves & Sons, a long-standing door manufacturer, is collaborating with BOT Auto, a startup focused on autonomous cargo, as well as JB Hunt, a major logistics company. The objective […]
Eric Adams rejects contentious bills increasing delivery driver wages, pointing to NYC’s affordability issues.
Mayor Vetoes Grocery Delivery Bill in New York Mayor Eric Adams has decided to veto a grocery bill aiming to increase compensation for delivery drivers in New York City. On Wednesday, he expressed concerns that raising costs would further burden New Yorkers who are already grappling with affordability issues. “Grocery prices are already too high, […]
Amazon plans to extend its same-day grocery delivery to 2,300 cities, impacting the stock prices of competitors Walmart and Instacart.
Amazon is diving deeper into the grocery business, ramping up its same-day delivery options for perishables like milk and fruit, which has caused stocks of competitors like Walmart and Instacart to tumble. The retail giant shared on Wednesday its plans to expand same-day services to 2,300 cities by year-end. This service will be available in […]