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Maher Pulls Out Plethora of Items for ‘Most Ridiculous’ Halloween Costume He Could Think OfOpinion — Nov 2, 2022On the Halloween edition of his HBO show, left-wing comedian Bill Maher once again blasted uber-woke Gen Zers for their silly cancel-culture habits by coming up with the most politically incorrect costume he could think…

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.

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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UBS AM Increases Morgan Stanley Stake — Aug 30, 2026UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC reported changes to its equity portfolios in five companies during the second quarter, including increases in Philip Morris International and Morgan Stanley, and a reduction in Corning Incorporated, The PNC Financial Services Group, and American Tower Corporation. The articles also note broad participation by other hedge funds and institutional investors adjusting positions across these stocks as part of wider market activity.

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.

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…

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…

Uber, WeRide Secure Spain’s First Level 4 Permit — 2dSpain's Directorate General of Traffic granted WeRide, Uber, and AVOMO the country's first national Level 4 autonomous-vehicle permit, authorizing an initial 20-vehicle Madrid fleet for mapping, route validation, and readiness testing ahead of planned commercial operations by end-2026. This milestone under the ES-AV framework positions Madrid as the fourth city in their expansion toward tens of thousands of autonomous rides across 15 cities by 2030, with in-car specialists supervising the initial phase.

Rachel Meyers Madrid traffic is tough enough already so starting with just 20 cars under close watch seems like the right cautious approach.

Uber cuts 3,300 jobs to fund AI and self-driving push — Sep 3, 2026Uber announced a 10% global workforce reduction, roughly 3,300 to 3,400 jobs, aimed at simplifying the organization, cutting management layers, and freeing resources for drivers, couriers, merchants, and autonomous driving initiatives. The company will consolidate teams around major hubs in SF and NY and require most employees to work in-office, signaling a broader push into AI and self-driving technology amid industry competition.

Tom Gallagher Cutting drivers' human coworkers to fund the tech that eventually replaces drivers too. Bold strategy.

UBS reverses course, now expects two more Fed rate hikes in 2026 — 5dUBS now expects the Federal Reserve to lift rates by 25 basis points in September and December 2026, reversing earlier calls for no policy change this year and signaling tighter monetary policy ahead. The shift nudges investors toward rate‑resilient assets and sector tilts while cautioning on duration‑heavy holdings as markets reassess growth and inflation dynamics.

Elena Vasquez Funny how these forecasts flip every few months. Feels like guessing with extra steps.

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Uber launches robotaxi service in Zagreb, Europe’s first — Aug 19, 2026Uber has launched Europe’s first robotaxi service in Zagreb with Pony.ai and Verne, operating initially with a licensed driver before full autonomy and planning to scale to more European cities and over 2,000 vehicles. The rollout, part of a broader strategy to expand autonomous mobility, highlights collaborations across platforms and operators while navigating regulatory and safety considerations.

Ubisoft Reports Q1 Net Bookings Fall 9%Business — Jul 23, 2026Ubisoft reported Q1 net bookings of €256 million, down 9% year over year but slightly above guidance, led by Invincible: Guarding the Globe while catalog performance lagged after last year's Assassin’s Creed Shadows release. The company highlighted the strong early performance of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced (3.5 million copies sold in two weeks) as a potential sign of turnaround and reiterated its guidance for a high single-digit decline in net bookings with restructuring continuing into the next quarter.

JOHN STOSSEL: The Cost Of Free MoneyOpinion — Oct 15, 2024Some politicians and activists are eager to give you “free” money. They call it universal basic income (UBI) — cash for everyone, no strings attached. Comedian Dave Chappelle thinks UBI would “save my community almost…

Ohio Man, 81, Charged in Murder of Uber DriverReporting — Apr 17, 2024An elderly Ohio man who thought he was being scammed shot and killed an Uber driver. CNN reported William Brock, 81, shot Loletha Hall many times outside his home in South Charleston on March 25, according to a criminal…

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…

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…

Short Interest Falls Across Five Stocks — 3dFive stocks—Replimune Group, Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Frontier Group Holdings, Lucid Group, and indie Semiconductor—showed notable declines in short interest on August 14, with short floats at 43.08%, 34.79%, 39.54%, 41.01%, and 32.43% respectively and days-to-cover ranging from about 6 to 13.37. In parallel, institutional activity shifted across these names, with large players like BlackRock, State Street, UBS, and others increasing or decreasing stakes, and insider trading across the period mostly involving sales rather than purchases.

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Fatal Ebola case detected in new DRC province, officials say — 1dThe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has expanded to a seventh province with Bundibugyo virus detected in South-Ubangi, raising cross-border containment concerns as authorities warn of many contacts from road and river transport even though local transmission in that province has not yet been confirmed. The outbreak remains the largest in the country’s history, with 6,942 cases and 3,349 deaths reported by authorities and WHO saying it is out of control and could surpass prior West Africa outbreaks.

Humanoid Robot Games Spur China’s Real-World Push — 5dChina is solidifying its lead in humanoid robotics, highlighted by TianGong Ultra’s 100-meter sprint in 8.64 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games and a broader push to convert high performance into reliable real-world workers, as engineers emphasize usability and reliability. The sector’s rapid growth—domestically produced units, big stock-market listings for makers like Unitree and UBTech, and a heavyweight program around the Robotic Olympics—signals strong investor interest and accelerating deployment beyond demonstrations.

Infosys, enGene and other firms schedule September 2026 investor meetings — Aug 31, 2026Several companies announced upcoming investor meetings in September 2026, including DC Infotech & Communication hosting an investor meet in Mumbai on Sept 4, Infosys holding meetings with J.P. Morgan virtually and UBS in Mumbai, Awfis Space Solutions planning an analyst and investor interaction on Sept 4, and Aquestive Therapeutics participating in four conferences in September with webcasts; enGene Therapeutics also plans investor conferences with live webcasts.

Nicole Hardy Interesting to see smaller names like DC Infotech and Awfis lined up right alongside Infosys, gives a sense of how packed the September calendar already is.

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

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

Anthropic nears $15 billion credit facility ahead of possible IPO — Sep 3, 2026Anthropic is close to securing a $15 billion revolving credit facility ahead of an anticipated IPO, led by Morgan Stanley with Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup involved, and a broad roster of banks including Barclays, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, RBC, and UBS. The massive line serves as a liquidity backstop to support operations and financing needs during the IPO process, potentially shaping the deal structure and market expectations for Anthropic’s public offering.

Dana Whitfield Feels like the credit facility is designed to make the IPO look stronger than it actually is on day one.

Global investors turn to Chinese stock options as AI trades crowd Asia — 6dInvestors are increasingly turning to Chinese equity derivatives to diversify away from crowded AI trades, with rising demand for call options and swap contracts tied to CSI indices (notably CSI 1000, 300, and 500) and strategic bets on mid- and small-cap exposures. Analysts from BNP Paribas, Bank of America, Barclays, and UBS frame the CSI 500 as an attractive AI alternative amid ongoing reforms and improving hardware earnings, while caution remains about China’s economy and government support.

Nicole Hardy Feels like everyone's just chasing whatever isn't the AI trade at this point, CSI 500 included.

GTS Securities Expands ETF Holdings Across iShares — Aug 30, 2026GTS Securities LLC reported notable Q2 portfolio moves across multiple holdings, boosting its IWM position by 74% to 104,815 shares, trimming SGOV by 31.2% to 85,100 shares, and taking new stakes in DVY and SHV while expanding Uber Technologies by 120.2% to 39,827 shares.

Video — YouTubeThe creators of “South Park” say the show is getting a new name: "South America” #shortsCBS Evening News · 796.6K views · Sep 11, 2026

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