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YouTube prankster shot by target of mall practical joke says he wanted a better reaction

YouTuber said he had no idea he was making the man who shot him angry or fearful

The Independent UK

Robert De Niro is disgracing himself – and Taxi Driver – by starring in an Uber advert

By joining the likes of Harvey Keitel for Direct Line and Judi Dench for Money Supermarket, the Oscar winner is threatening his legacy by nodding to his ‘Taxi Driver’ character in a TV commercial for a ride-sharing app, writes Nick Hilton. What is he thinking?

The Independent UK

Robert De Niro confirms he will not be reprising Taxi Driver role for Uber ad

Classic film’s writer Paul Schrader responded to reports with disdain

The Independent UK

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Phone hacking scandal just a ‘mishap’ in The Australian’s tribute to their boss Rupert Murdoch’s ‘creative mind’

Paul Kelly praises ‘massive work ethic’ of Murdoch but newspaper not tipped off.

The Guardian - AU

Up 80% in 2023, Here's Why Uber Still Looks Undervalued Right Now

A recent swing to profitability, the prospect of a robotaxi boost for margins, and strong bookings - there's a lot to like about Uber, even after the stock's big rally so far this year.

Barchart

You talkin’ to me? Why Robert De Niro as an 80-year-old Uber driver is advert gold

Some say he’s sold out, but others may feel the Hollywood star’s advertising career is the perfect way to preserve his legacy

The Guardian - UK

An exciting new view to buying a home

Antony Catalano, the co-owner and Executive Chairman of View Media Group and ACM, is a property expert.

The Canberra Times

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What if public transit was like Uber? A small city ended its bus service to find out

Small-scale, tech-based solutions to transportation problems have emerged as a great equalizer in the battle for infrastructure dollars between big cities and rural communities

The Independent UK

Uber Eats Has Recruited Absolute Babes Tom Felton & Nicola Coughlan For Its Latest Bonkers Ads

The latest campaign for Uber Eats features Bridgerton actress Nicole Coughlan and Harry Potter actor Tom Felton.

Pedestrian.tv

In an effort to make rides safer, Lyft launches Women+ Connect

The new opt-in feature lets women and nonbinary drivers prioritize passengers who fit the same description. But it's not a guarantee and is only available in a handful of cities for now.

WEKU

‘Special connection’: Sri Lanka’s love affair with Pakistan’s cricket team

Many Sri Lankans speak of a decades-old bond between the two South Asian nations – in cricket and beyond.

Al Jazeera

'Real mess': Rideshares refusing to drive guide dog users

Discriminating against guide dog users is a human rights violation.

The Canberra Times

Tech Buy Alert: 3 Stocks to Consider

Due to the rapid digitization of business operations and the widespread adoption of cutting-edge technologies, the tech services industry is well-positioned for significant growth. Amid these tailwinds, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong tech stocks Uber Technologies (UBER), ON24 (ONTF), and Xerox Holdings Corporation (XRX). Read more.

StockNews.com

Surge pricing but for drinking—one of the U.K.'s largest pub owners is hiking prices on evenings and weekends

The Stonegate pub group said the marginal cost hike would help it to continue offering happy hours and other promotions. Loyal customers worry it will backfire.

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The Independent UK

Uber sued after mother-of-four driver was shot in head by rider while pleading for her life

Christi Spicuzza was shot and killed in her own vehicle after her Uber passenger hijacked the ride

Barchart

Buying Into ARM's IPO? Read This Before Taking The Plunge

Today, an IPO has sadly been reduced to a sale of a company at the highest possible price to raise the highest amount of money possible for the owner.

The Conversation

Five years on, Brisbane's e-scooters and e-bikes are winning over tourists and residents as they open up the city

Five years after being the first Australian city to introduce rideshare e-scooters, Brisbane is leading the way after many growing pains and a lot of learning.

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Uber Technologies (UBER) vs. Zoom Video Communications (ZM) vs. Lyft (LYFT): Which Stock Is the Better Tech Buy?

Amid rapidly increasing digital transformation across industries and the adoption of new cutting-edge technologies, the technology sector is expected to experience robust growth and expansion. So, let’s determine if Uber Technologies (UBER), Zoom Video Communications (ZM), and Lyft (LYFT) could be ideal tech stock picks. Keep reading….

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Uber CEO says he gave a company-wide meeting titled ‘Why We Suck’ after becoming a driver

The Uber driving experience had a “lack of quality,” according to Dara Khosrowshahi.

The Conversation

AI-narrated audiobooks are here – and they raise some serious ethical questions

Meet Madison and Jackson, the AI narrators or “digital voices” soon to be reading some of the audiobooks on Apple Books. They sound nothing like Siri or Alexa or the voice telling you about the unexpected item in the bagging area of your supermarket checkout. They sound warm, natural, animated.…

The Independent UK

Online gig work is growing rapidly, but workers lack job protections, a World Bank report says

A World Bank eport says online gig work is growing globally and is creating an important source of employment for women and young people in poorer countries where jobs are scarce

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Albanese’s new trade strategy, Liberals accused of ‘dirty tactics’ on referendum site, Qantas’ post-Joyce headaches

Anthony Albanese begins attempts to reset relations in Jakarta today, while the opposition is accused of offering false voting registration

The Guardian - AU

Family of Uber Eats rider who died after being hit by truck urges MPs to pass Labor’s gig worker changes

Union helps Burak Dogan’s family lodge workers’ compensation claim after company denied them $400,000 death benefit

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3 Top Tech Picks for Smart Investors

Given the widespread digitization and surging demand for tech services, the technology sector's future appears promising. Hence, fundamentally strong tech stocks Uber Technologies (UBER), CSP (CSPI), and Mastech Digital (MHH) might be top picks for smart investors. Read on.

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton tried to hide his affair from his wife and voters. It may be his undoing.

The impeachment trial that starts Tuesday is expected to center on Paxton’s infidelity, and could air out the sordid details of the staunch, Christian conservative’s life as he sits just yards away from his wife, and her 30 Senate colleagues.

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