Teen from Long Island assaulted in NYC due to Uber driver not verifying ID, according to family.
The family of a 16-year-old girl from Long Island, who was reportedly assaulted in New York City by someone she connected with on Snapchat, is holding Uber partly responsible for their daughter’s traumatic experience. The girl, an Orthodox Jew, was allegedly taken to Brooklyn without any verification, where she met a man who sexually assaulted […]
Texas mom charged with leaving her kids for more than a month, sending them food through Uber Eats
A Texas mother is currently sought by authorities for allegedly leaving her two young children in a rundown home while she sent them meals from afar. Rayshawna Deanna Dowdell, 34, is accused of leaving her 11-year-old daughter to care for her 6-year-old sister for over a month in their deteriorating home in Katy, according to […]
Midday stock movements: AMD, Corning, Arm Holdings, Cencora, Uber, and others
Stocks to Watch in Intraday Trading Here’s a look at some notable stocks that caught attention during intraday trading. Arm Holdings — The British semiconductor design company saw its shares rise approximately 13% on the Nasdaq as investors anticipated its upcoming earnings report, set to be released after trading ends on Wednesday. UBS analyst Timothy […]
Significant premarket stock movements: AMD, Disney, Uber, Arista Networks, Super Micro Computer, and more
Market Update: Major Pre-Market Moves Here’s a look at some companies experiencing significant pre-market activity: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) — Shares jumped by 18% after the chipmaker offered robust projections, anticipating second-quarter sales of $11.2 billion, which is $300 million higher than analysts’ estimates. Their first-quarter results also surpassed expectations. Supermicrocomputer — The server manufacturer […]
Roblox enabled predator to pay an Uber driver $1,000 to kidnap a teenage girl who was sexually assaulted and confined in a room: lawsuit
Lawsuit Targets Roblox, Discord, and Uber Over Allegations of Grooming and Abuse A lawsuit has been filed against Roblox, Discord, and Uber, claiming that a repeat offender used these platforms to groom a young woman when she was just 15. The complaint details how the man allegedly paid an Uber driver to transport her from […]
Uber allows you to reserve hotels through a partnership with Expedia — find out how to save 20%
Uber Expands with In-App Hotel Booking Feature Uber Technologies is introducing a new feature for hotel bookings directly within its app, thanks to a partnership with Expedia Group. This is part of Uber’s ongoing effort to position itself as a comprehensive platform for travel, transport, and food services. The idea is to boost user engagement […]
You can now use Amazon Alexa+ to order food from Uber Eats and Grubhub by speaking.
Food delivery drone launches in New Jersey A new drone food delivery service has been introduced in New Jersey. It’s the brainchild of a company aiming to change how people receive their meals. Picture this: you’re feeling hungry, maybe your stomach’s even growling a bit. Typically, you’d grab your phone, open up a food delivery […]
Uber Eats introduces simpler returns with immediate refunds, but there’s a catch.
Uber Eats Introduces Easy Returns for Online Shoppers Now you can return items online without even stepping outside, but there’s a catch. Uber Eats has launched a new feature that enables online shoppers to return products bought via shipping apps and get an instant refund. According to Uber, this is a first for the on-demand […]
Florida man David Stinson fired at Uber driver during political disagreement
Florida Man Charged After Shooting Uber Driver A man from Florida is facing charges for allegedly shooting an Uber driver during a heated exchange centered on politics and religion. The incident reportedly escalated when David Stuart Stinson told the driver to “go back to your country.” Stinson, who turned 42 just a day after the […]
Philadelphia’s Mayor Parker stands by ride-sharing tax amid criticism from Uber and Lyft
Philadelphia Mayor Pushes for Ride-Sharing Tax to Support Schools Philadelphia Mayor Sherrell Parker is advocating for a tax on ride-sharing companies to help fund the city’s school districts, despite resistance from major players like Uber and Lyft. At a press briefing on Wednesday, Parker reaffirmed her proposal for a $1 tax per ride as a […]