Ready or not: Self-driving robo rides are rolling into reality
The Motor City is igniting its engine of innovation again. This time, it’s about cutting-edge autonomous vehicles (AVs) designed to serve those who need it most. May Mobility, a leader in AV technology and deployment, has kicked off its 14th deployment in downtown Detroit. But what makes this program unique? Let’s take a closer look. […]
Disney tries to win back fans by easing prices on food, rides
Disney is offering discounted admission to some of its theme parks, summer dining plans and reduced hotel rates in an effort to lure back customers who complain about the prohibitive costs of taking their families to “The Happiest Place on Earth.” In May, Disney World quietly began slashing ticket prices, sending a one-day park hopper […]
Disney, Universal guests lose consciousness, feel pain after rides: report
About a dozen thrill-seekers at the Orlando theme park reported symptoms including dizziness, chest pain and loss of consciousness over a three-month period, according to Florida state documents. Between April and June, there were 11 cases at Disney World and Universal, four of which were at the water parks. The Orlando Sentinel reported.. Florida theme […]
Live updates: GOP rides Trump-Vance enthusiasm into RNC's Day 2
The Republican Party is entering the second day of its national convention in Milwaukee riding a wave of enthusiasm, with former President Trump selecting Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio as his vice presidential candidate on the opening day and Trump attending the convention just two days after the assassination attempt. The mood at the Republican […]
City council wants more New Yorkers to get discounted subway rides
The City Council is pushing for a $55 million expansion of a program that cuts public transportation fares in half for poor New Yorkers as fare evasion continues to soar. Speaker Adrienne Adams wants to expand the city’s “Fair Fares” program to allow an additional 650,000 residents in the five boroughs to enjoy half-price subway […]
Real Madrid rides 2nd half surge to 15th Champions League trophy
Real Madrid could have breathed a sigh of relief in the first half of Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund. Dani Carabajal came on strong in the second half to help the La Liga giants secure victory, his header in the 74th minute being scored by Vinicius Junior, who added the winner nine […]
Wednesday Western: ‘Destry Rides Again’ (1939)
This movie is so good that I would watch it every day. As you may have already noticed, Jimmy Stewart ranks alongside the one and only John Wayne as my favorite Western actor. It’s hard to Westernize the opening scene, in which a group of howling madmen fire at a pillar that says “Welcome to […]
Bill Murray rides the 7 train after Cubs’ win over Mets
Bill Murray is everywhere. The famous actor and Cubs fan attended the game Monday night after enjoying Chicago’s 3-1 win over the Mets. ride the subway after the gametake the number 7 train from Citi Field. “Ride on the train after the Cubs win against Bill Murray. I never thought it would be in New […]
Meat pie, spiders and a toupee: Uber dishes on weird things left behind in their rides this year
Losing your belongings while out and about can be frustrating, especially if it’s something valuable or sentimental. Uber drivers are used to forgetting things during their rides, but some are more unique than others. Rideshare’s 8th Annual Lost and Found Index, released Wednesday, surveyed drivers about the most common and surprising items passengers leave behind […]
Waymo offering paid robotaxi rides in LA
Waymo will offer paid robo-taxi rides to Los Angeles residents starting Wednesday after receiving approval from California regulators. More than 50,000 people remain on a waiting list to try out the futuristic venture, despite pushback from local authorities citing safety concerns after a difficult test period for self-driving cars. The company did not say how […]