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Uber reveals UK revenue of $983 million as business model change follows court ruling

Ride-hailing app recently lost a case over whether its drivers count as self-employed

Evening Standard

Uber posts quarterly loss, but revenue exceeds expectations

San Francisco (AFP) - Uber on Tuesday reported better-than-expected revenue in the second quarter, fueled by strong demand for the San Francisco-based company's ride-hailing and food delivery services.

AFP

Dow Jones Sells Off As Pelosi Heads To Taiwan; Uber Surges On Strong Sales

Dow Jones futures dropped 200 points Tuesday on rising U.S.-China tensions, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi heads to Taiwan.

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Stock Market Today – 8/2: Stocks Close Lower as Pelosi Visit to Taiwan Spurs Risk-Off Bets

Stocks close lower as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's landing in Taiwan stokes geopolitical concern.

The Street

Marcus Hayes: Deshaun Watson’s 6-game NFL suspension for ‘nonviolent sexual conduct’ is a disgrace

In 2018, Jameis Winston was suspended three games for groping a female Uber driver inappropriately. One driver. Once.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Ride-hailing in Lagos: algorithmic impacts and driver resistance

In July 2014, the ride-hailing app Uber emerged in Lagos, offering the public improved mobility through technology. Uber, at the time, was valued at US$18 billion and had launched in 205 cities. Its competitor, Bolt, arrived in Nigeria in 2016.

The Conversation

Ride-sharing apps rise in Venezuela as public transit decays

Ride-sharing apps like Uber, DiDi and Lyft may have driven across much of the globe, but they haven’t yet rolled into Venezuela

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Uber courts drivers by letting them pick rides

San Francisco (AFP) - Uber on Friday said it will let drivers in the United States see trip details before deciding whether to accept them -- a new feature long sought by drivers.

AFP

Uber Eats treats drivers as ‘numbers not humans’, says dismissed UK courier

Pa Edrissa Manjang is suing company for alleged dismissal based on racially biased facial recognition software

The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk crafts new master plan before Tesla pulls off the old one

At some point, Elon Musk is going to blog again.

Tribune News Service

How Malaysian police turned missing Adelaide woman Anna Jenkins from a victim into a criminal

Anna Jenkins went missing in Malaysia in 2017, and her remains weren't found for another three years. While her son Greg Jenkins believes she was the victim of a robbery gone wrong, authorities have tried to paint a different story, as the inquest into her death continues.

ABC News

Springsteen tickets are going for a whopping $4,000 – what else are we paying dynamic prices for?

Fans were outraged after the cost of watching the Boss play surged. But companies are now increasingly adjusting charges based on data they have about you too, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Woman who opened fire in Dallas Love Field airport was denied gun sale twice

DALLAS — Dallas police Chief Eddie García said Tuesday the woman accused of opening fire inside a terminal at Dallas Love Field airport has been prohibited from owning a firearm for years.

Tribune News Service

Uber has to teach people how to open Tesla doors

Hailing a Tesla is easy. Getting in is the hard part

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Victim-survivor expresses distress as fake Wollongong Uber driver who confessed to molesting two women is spared jail time

A 35-year-old doctor who posed as an Uber driver has been spared jail time for two counts of sexually touching without consent.

Benzinga

What Are Whales Doing With Uber Technologies

A whale with a lot of money to spend has taken a noticeably bearish stance on Uber Technologies. Looking at options history for Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) we detected 11 strange trades.

Tribune News Service

Marjory Stoneman Douglas killer was anxious on his way to the school, Uber driver says

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Uber driver who transported the killer to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on the day of the mass shooting recalled him being anxious and nervous.

Benzinga

Benzinga Before The Bell: Apple's iPhone Discount, Tesla's Bitcoin Loss, US Investor Fear And Other Top Financial Stories Monday, July 25

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WEKU

Online pricing algorithms are gaming the system, and could mean you pay more

Online pricing algorithms can game the system and ultimately end up costing the consumer more. And the impact of these program can go beyond just a few extra dollars at checkout.

AAP

$26m Uber fine excessive, judge believes

A Federal Court justice believes an agreed $26 million fine for Uber over its misleading conduct is excessive.

The Street

The Surprising Cities Where Uber Rides Are Most Expensive

Despite high gas prices, Uber rides in one big state are not that expensive.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh's 'best' Uber driver provides free shots, floss and even contraception

Test tube shots, dental floss, sweets and even contraception were among the items that 'Dave' the Uber driver provided free of charge for passengers, with his latest riders hailing him the "best Uber driver ever"

Pedestrian.tv

‘It’s 6AM’: Splendour Goers Lined Up In Bus Queues For Hours To Leave Festival Grounds Last Night

"Just got home. It’s 6am. The sun is UP."

Newslaundry

Hafta letters: Yeh Bhi Theek Hai, RSS podcast, privilege of bail

I listened to the first two episodes of Yeh Bhi Theek Hai podcast and, frankly, I found them quite underwhelming. Particularly, the flow of discussion did not feel coherent. In the second episode, the topic of respecting elders was just odd and not interesting at all. This might just be…

ABC News

The number of overseas flights has doubled since March, but many feel anxious to fly again. Here's how to prepare for an international flight

Sunsets on the beach in Greece or gelato in Italy? Everyone you know is on holiday, but many are still feeling anxious about travelling overseas again. Curb those travel nerves as we chat to some industry experts about how to prepare for an international flight.

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