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Arbitrator orders Uber to pay $40 million after driver ejects passenger on freeway — Sep 17, 2026A California arbitration awarded Emily Normandin-Parker's parents $40 million, holding Uber and the driver liable after he abandoned the 23-year-old and her friend at an unsafe gore point on State Route 73, where Emily was later killed. The ruling criticized Uber's safety practices and prompted statements from the family and Uber, which disputes liability.

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DoorDash, Uber Expand Costco Delivery Nationwide — Sep 15, 2026Costco is expanding its delivery partnership ecosystem, with DoorDash offering same-day delivery from all US Costco warehouses and Uber Eats rolling out nationwide delivery to 47 states, expanding access to Costco’s member savings. Additionally, Costco.com has reintroduced discounted Uber/Uber Eats and DoorDash gift cards, signaling continued integration of Costco with its delivery partners.

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Samsung India Policy Chief Rajiv Aggarwal Resigns After Four Years — Sep 15, 2026Samsung India's head of public affairs and ESG, Rajiv Aggarwal, is stepping down after nearly four years, serving his last week, with the reason for his resignation not disclosed. He oversaw Samsung’s government relations and policy/ESG matters amid regulatory pushes on pre-installed state-run apps and e-waste rules, and previously worked at Uber and Meta.

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Marcus Bell After roles at Uber and Meta, Aggarwal brought solid experience to Samsung's government ties. They will need someone just as capable to handle ongoing policy challenges.

Trump jokes about examining Senator HustedPolitics — 9hPresident Trump joked at an Ohio rally that he examined Sen. Jon Husted’s physique—including his backside and hands—to verify Husted’s reputation as a standout college football player. Trump used the event to rally support for Husted and gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy as Husted faces Democrat Sherrod Brown in a closely contested Senate race.

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IJRTanker Data Shows Millions Fewer Barrels A Day Crossing Hormuz Than Energy Secretary SaysSimon August · 4 min · 11h

Jackson Tours Georgia Ahead of Early VotingPolitics — 21hRepublican Georgia gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson campaigned across the state with Gov. Brian Kemp ahead of early voting, emphasizing plans to lower housing and food costs and address health insurance concerns. In Columbia County, Jackson said data centers should require community approval, meet strict environmental standards and provide local economic benefits.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Shapiro, Garrity Clash in Pennsylvania’s Sole Gubernatorial Debate — 5dPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Republican challenger Stacy Garrity clashed in their only scheduled debate over data-center development, the measles outbreak, education and other issues, while trading criticism over their leadership and political alliances. Shapiro defended state safeguards and his record; Garrity called for a pause on new data centers and attacked his administration’s transparency.

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Mexico enacts 2028 single-nationality rule for top officesPolitics — 5dMexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a constitutional reform requiring presidential, state gubernatorial and Mexico City mayoral candidates to hold only Mexican nationality, beginning with the 2028 electoral process; dual nationals can qualify by renouncing other citizenship before registering. The government says the measure is intended to prevent foreign interference, while critics argue it infringes the rights of Mexicans with dual citizenship and may be aimed at opposition candidates.

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Trump plans Michigan campaign visit ahead of midterms — Oct 3, 2026President Donald Trump said he plans to campaign in battleground Michigan in about a week and a half, as Republicans seek to win the state’s open Senate and governor races. He also rallied in Alabama for Republican candidates and plans to return for a football game, while Democrat Doug Jones criticized Sen. Tommy Tuberville for not debating in the governor’s race.

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Tsitsipas Advances, Hurkacz Faces Djokovic Next — 5dStefanos Tsitsipas beat Kimmer Coppejans 6-3, 7-5 to reach the Shanghai Masters second round, continuing his climb back up the rankings. He will face 18th seed Luciano Darderi next; Hubert Hurkacz also advanced, while Jannik Sinner withdrew with a right knee injury.

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BooksWhy good management makes great companies failThe practices that make firms excellent at serving today's customers also lock them out of the cheaper, simpler innovations that later take their markets.46m · 3 reads

F-150s, Family Fortunes And Kansas Residency: Iowa Governor Debate Becomes A Battle Over Authenticity — 5dThe Iowa gubernatorial debate turned into a battle Tuesday over Republican candidate Zach Lahn's residency and Democratic state auditor Rob Sand's family background.

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Candidates Discuss Governor Races in Arkansas, NevadaPolitics — Oct 4, 2026Arkansas state Sen. Fred Love, the Democratic nominee for governor, is emphasizing expanded health care access—including rural mental health and telehealth—and stronger public education funding. In interviews, he discussed his priorities and vision for the state as the gubernatorial race heats up.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Country History Recalls October 7 Milestones — Oct 5, 2026Historical retrospectives spotlighted country music milestones and losses, calls to defend a free press alongside Hubert Humphrey’s criticism of the Nixon administration, and a Girl Scout book collection added to a Greenville library. Another look back covered the Dodgers’ 1955 World Series win, Columbia River negotiations, warnings over arms shipments to Egypt, and James Dean’s death.

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Candidates outline platforms across four statesPolitics — Sep 30, 2026Harrison mayoral candidates Jason Watts emphasizes service-oriented city government, while incumbent council member Mitch Magness points to civic experience and infrastructure needs such as water and sewage capacity. Elsewhere, Texas gubernatorial candidate Pat Dixon promotes Libertarian priorities, Flint City Council hopeful Ramie Yelle draws on his Navy and public-health background, and Shreveport mayoral candidate Stormy Gage-Watts highlights neighborhood revitalization, youth opportunities and civic equity.

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Lambeth Palace Withdraws Award to Pakistani Cleric — Sep 17, 2026The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, awarded Tahir Ashrafi, a Pakistani cleric who once praised Osama Bin Laden, the Hubert Walter Award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, provoking widespread backlash from survivors, politicians, and faith groups. Critics say the choice undermines efforts against terrorism and calls for an apology and accountability for interfaith recognitions.

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IJRAmazon In Talks To Shell Out $7,000,000,000 For Israeli AI Startup After Anthropic Walked AwayDylan Kresak · 2 min · 12h

Maryland Plans Mailing Nearly 600,000 Ballots — Sep 18, 2026Maryland voters have requested nearly 600,000 mail-in ballots for the 2026 gubernatorial election, with mailings starting Sept. 19 and deadlines in late October for mail, fax, or email requests and Nov. 3 for return. In New Jersey’s Monmouth County, residents can apply for mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 election, with a Oct. 27 deadline and in-person submission through Nov. 2, reflecting broad ongoing use of vote-by-mail options across jurisdictions.

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Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

16th Street Baptist Church opens visitor center on bombing anniversary — Sep 15, 2026On the 63rd anniversary of the Klan bombing that killed four girls, 16th Street Baptist Church opened a visitor center as hundreds gathered and both gubernatorial candidates marked the day.

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Maya Lindstrom Both candidates showing up together is a small sign that politicians can still respect this history without turning it into a fight.

Uber, Zipline launch drone delivery for Uber Eats — Aug 17, 2026Uber and Zipline announced a strategic partnership to bring autonomous drone delivery to Uber Eats across the United States, with Uber investing in Zipline and initial deployments expected later this year. They aim to reach one million drone deliveries per day by the end of 2029, expanding from existing Zipline markets to dozens of additional cities as they scale nationwide.

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Uber €825m GDPR Fine: Netherlands Case — Aug 21, 2026The Dutch Data Protection Authority fined Uber €825 million for using automated systems to deactivate driver accounts without adequately informing them, covering cases from 2020 to 2022; Uber says it will appeal and notes it now employs human reviews. The penalty would be the second-largest under GDPR, underscoring heightened regulatory scrutiny of automated decision-making in gig economy platforms like Uber.

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Four Democratic US Senators Warn Against Uber Buying GrubhubReporting — May 20, 2020Four Democratic lawmakers, led by Senator Amy Klobuchar, wrote to antitrust enforcers on Wednesday to warn that plans by Uber Technologies Inc, owner of Uber Eats, to buy rival online food delivery company Grubhub Inc…

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FaithTapEthan Hawke Threw the Independence Day Script Onto a Texas HighwayEthan Hawke got the Independence Day lead after Reality Bites, mocked the dialogue on a road trip, and threw the script out the window. Will Smith took the part; the film made over $817 million.1h · 4 reads

Uber, Lyft Suspend Pooled Rides in U.S., Canada to Limit Spread of CoronavirusReporting — Mar 17, 2020Uber Technologies Inc and Lyft Inc Tuesday began suspending shared rides on their ride-hailing platforms in the United States and Canada to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Uber also said it has suspended its shared…

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Waymo Plans Exit From Uber Robotaxi Deal — Jul 24, 2026Waymo is weighing an exit from its robotaxi partnership with Uber as competition grows, planning to operate independently in Austin and Atlanta starting January 2028 when the contract permits, while Phoenix has already split from the arrangement. Uber and Waymo continue to interface in remaining markets and are adjusting to regulatory and strategic shifts, including potential competition in London.

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Uber and Wayve launch London's first public robotaxi service with safety drivers — Sep 3, 2026

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Derek Foss Curious how these will handle cyclists and pedestrians darting through junctions, that's always the real test in a city like this.

Report of Over 124k Leaked Documents from Uber Whistleblower Potentially Exposes Widespread Corporate DeceptionReporting — Jul 12, 2022Documents leaked by an Uber insider to The Guardian indicated the company could be responsible for widespread corporate deception. The recent report by The Guardian indicated that career lobbyist Mark MacGann has come…

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Couple Stuns Uber Driver with Free Ticket to Garth Brooks Concert, Credits God for TimingReporting — Jun 10, 2022Zack and Katie Watson from Columbus, Georgia, were visiting Alabama to attend a Garth Brooks concert. They’d decided to take an Uber to the venue to avoid parking and all the drama that comes with it, but they still…

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IJRIran War Has Reportedly Cost Each American Household $2,000Jillian Butler · 2 min · 12h