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World Cup 2022 commentator sacked MID-GAME after mentioning name of former hero

A commentator for Turkish state broadcaster TRT was taken off air in the middle of Morocco's 2-1 win over Canada on Thursday after mentioning the name of Hakan Sukur, the former Turkey striker and scorer of the World Cup's fastest goal who is now an outcast in his homeland

Daily Mirror

What’s the latest on the kidnapping, murder of Athena Strand in North Texas? What we know

FORT WORTH, Texas — The body of 7-year-old Athena Strand was found in Wise County on Friday evening, and a FedEx contract driver from Fort Worth has been arrested and accused of kidnapping and killing her, authorities said.

Tribune News Service

Who is Tanner Horner, suspect in kidnapping, murder of 7-year-old Texas girl?

FORT WORTH, Texas — Authorities on Friday arrested Tanner Lynn Horner, a FedEx contract driver, and said he is accused of kidnapping and killing a 7-year-old North Texas girl after making a delivery to her home.

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Uber drivers with high cancellation rates threatened with deactivation, loss of incentives

Uber is threatening to boot drivers with high cancellation rates, with some topping 65 per cent, and from Monday those who knock-back more than a quarter of trips will no longer be eligible for incentives.

ABC News

Uber is giving away free reindeer sleigh rides in Lapland

Uber Sleigh is the latest travel offering as part of Uber’s vision to help customers ‘Go Anywhere’.

Wales Online

Woman claims Uber Eats driver rode off with £25 Dunkin' Donuts order

Her partner thinks the driver had eaten their donuts already

Manchester Evening News

There’s another reason Elon Musk is so obsessed with Tim Cook and Apple—and it’s not about advertising money

“It’s a real problem,” Musk tweeted.

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Uber driver shot by passenger after refusing to take him to another location

Uber driver Daniel Teheri dropped off four passengers at a Shell station in Texas just after 10 p.m on Sunday when one of the suspect's demanded to be taken to a new address

Daily Mirror

Alternatives to train as rail strikes set to cause chaos over Christmas period

Workers with the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union will walk out on 13, 14 and 15 of December, and then again on 3, 4, 6 and 7 of January, causing widespread disruption ahead of Christmas

Daily Mirror

The Uber-ization of US trucking is only speeding up

U.S. trucking is entering a tumultuous period that will likely reshape the $875 billion industry.

Tribune News Service

GPs tell patients to ‘get an Uber’ as NHS ambulance delays hit record level

Some practices in England encouraging stable patients with serious conditions to make their own way to hospital

The Guardian - UK

'It's not Benidorm, but you can get a bucket-load of £8 beers from what you save on Ubers': Oldhamer's World Cup experience in Qatar

Tom O'Dea 39, from Oldham, has been pleasantly surprised by his experience in the Gulf state

Manchester Evening News

Uber driver shares video of woman calling him n-word in alleged spat over phone chargers

Uber says rider has been banned

The Independent UK

Kochi’s Swiggy strike: Another chapter in the continuing struggle of gig workers

It’s been 11 days since 5,000 Swiggy employees went on strike in Kerala’s Kochi demanding higher remuneration and labour benefits. Even as negotiations orchestrated by the district labour officials broke down, the online delivery platform insisted that it gives its workers “consistent and reliable income opportunities”.

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Evening Standard

Let’s put our foot down on e-cars, urges Sadiq Khan

Mr Khan announced that 100 new rapid charging points would be installed by the end of 2030

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Uber, Lyft and the pandemic have flattened Philadelphia’s taxi industry, leaving both passengers and cab drivers waiting

PHILADELPHIA — The clock was sliding toward 2 p.m., and Ishmail Ali’s taxi was inching toward the cab stand outside 30th Street Station, currently 12th in line.

Daily Mirror

Drink driver laughed after he climbed from wreckage of car crash which killed mum

Steven Boochoon told police "I only had two shots bro" after crashing into an Uber carrying Franca Grossi who was killed in the incident during a night out in London

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UBER Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold as We Head into 2023?

Ride-hailing services provider Uber Technologies (UBER) witnessed increased gross bookings in the third quarter. However, the Biden administration’s standards regarding independent contractors could affect its operations. Therefore, would it be wise to invest in the stock now? Read on to find out….

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The Guardian - UK

Ambulance service in England ‘in meltdown’ as one in four 999 calls missed in October

NHS heads warn patients dying every day as A&E logjams cause 169,000 hours of crew delays in worst-ever month

The Guardian - UK

Royal Mail workers to go ahead with strikes before Christmas after rejecting pay offer

CWU members to strike on dates around Black Friday and Christmas after spurning ‘final’ pay offer up to 9%

Evening Standard

Plug It In Summit 2022: ‘We need brave political leadership’

Ahead of our summit next week, we spoke to Uber’s UK general manager, Andrew Brem, about the road ahead for the company’s electric mission

The Independent UK

Lyft drivers spread the Gospel with ride-hailing ministries

Pastor Kenneth Drayton and Tomika Reid try to inspire passengers through spiritual guidance on the road as part of what they see as Christian ride-hailing ministries

Daily Mirror

Man who watched January 6 riots on Tinder date's TV and ordered Uber to join in jailed

"Committed Trump supporter" Jeffrey Schaefer, from Delaware, spent a night at a woman's house he just met on Tinder in northern Virgina when he saw the Capitol Hill riots on her television

Daily Mirror

Two students killed near uni campus 'phoned mystery man just minutes before they died'

Kaylee's sister, Alivia Goncalves, alleged that her sibling called a young man named Jack 7 times on the morning she died near the University of Idaho campus, while Madison phoned him three times

The Independent UK

Man gets jail for joining Capitol riot after Tinder date

A Delaware business owner has been sentenced to 30 days of incarceration for storming the U.S. Capitol after seeing the riot erupt on a Tinder date’s television and taking an Uber ride to join the mob’s attack

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