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Waymo rift leaves Uber’s robotaxi ambitions on shaky ground
The breakdown of Uber Technologies Inc.’s robotaxi partnership with Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo is looming large over the ride-hailing giant’s quarterly results, as investors grow anxious about the stock that has lagged the broader market this year. The shares of San Francisco-based Uber have slumped 28% since reaching a record high of $100.10 in October while…
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‘Give me a break!’ Todd Blanche’s ‘contempt’ for Congress outrages senator
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) unloaded on Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Tuesday morning as senators geared up to vote on the Trump official’s nomination in a Senate committee, singling out his past refusal to admit what Durbin argued was an obvious truth. At a prior Senate hearing, Blanche refused to admit that the sum of…
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These 25 U.S. States Are Suing the Trump Administration. Here’s Why
President Donald Trump speaks to the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 3, 2026. —Chip Somodevilla––Getty Images A coalition of 25 U.S. states is suing the Trump Administration, arguing the President’s latest round of sweeping tariffs on over 80 countries exceed his legal authority. Filed Monday in…
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John Candy’s family opens up about the beauty and pain unearthed by Emmy-nominated doc
Rosemary Candy married John Candy all the way back in 1979, but even she learned something new about her late husband in the documentary “John Candy: I Like Me.” In an archived TV interview, John said he didn’t think his blind date initially liked him, adding, “But I was going to show her — ‘How…
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What’s the difference between fashionably late and straight-up rude? We asked three experts.
There are two kinds of people in this world: those who find it acceptable to be a little tardy and those who consider it an affront to all that is decent. As someone who frequently runs late, I’m often relieved when someone else is, too. And I don’t mind if a friend is a bit…
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Eyes roll as ‘gaslighting’ Trump accused of uncorking new ‘market manipulation’ ploy
Critics let out a collective sigh Tuesday following reports that a “possible deal” to restart U.S.-Iran peace talks was being circulated between Washington and Tehran, a report that led one progressive activist to allege the news to be just the latest example of President Donald Trump’s “market manipulation.” Trump has repeatedly claimed productive talks with…
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NYC Council pushes slate of measures to address dangerous e-bikes
The New York City Council is pushing nearly a dozen legislative measures to combat dangerous e-bikes across the Big Apple — as lawmakers demand an overhaul of enforcement and oversight to boost pedestrian safety. The council on Tuesday announced it will hold an oversight hearing next month and will conduct a “comprehensive review” on how…
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Why There’s a Shortage of Chemotherapy Drugs
—Sergii Kolesnikov—Getty Images When cisplatin came on the market in 1978, it revolutionized cancer care. Carboplatin, a related chemotherapy drug with fewer side effects, soon followed in 1986. Together, these two drugs have saved countless lives and are prescribed for up to 20% of cancer patients to treat ovarian, bladder, breast, lung, and other types…
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Motorcyclist takes fatal fall over edge of 105/110 freeway interchange in Los Angeles
A motorcyclist has died after going over the edge of a freeway interchange in Los Angeles and falling onto a street below, California Highway Patrol officials said early Monday. The incident occurred around 11:20 p.m. on the wide, curving interchange road that connects the eastbound 105 Freeway to the southbound 110 Freeway leading to San…
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‘Heckuva job Pete!’ Firestorm for Trump admin as ‘huge problem’ exposed in Iran war
The U.S. Army has used up nearly all of its stockpile of long-range, precision surface-to-surface missiles during five months of war with Iran — a depletion that hasn’t been previously reported and is raising concerns about military readiness. The weapons in question are Army Tactical Missile Systems and the newer Precision Strike Missiles, which cost…