Uber is literally in the driver’s seat when it comes to AV bets

Self-driving truck startup Waabi’s billion-dollar fundraise isn’t just about trucks.   The deal, for $750 million up front plus another $250 million from Uber tied to deployment milestones, marks a major expansion into robotaxis for the company founded by former Uber AI chief Raquel Urtasun. It also feels like another chip from Uber on the autonomous vehicle roulette table. With more…

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2026 Super Bowl betting buzz: Sportsbooks split on how to handle heavy early Seahawks betting

Jan 31, 2026, 04:30 PM ET Everything that happens in sports has additional context when viewed from a sports betting perspective. From season-changing injuries to record-setting moments and so much more, the sports news cycle will constantly and significantly affect the sports betting industry. Our Super Bowl betting buzz file, with contributions from David Purdum,…

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Doom loop of decline: how struggling high streets fuel far-right sympathies in UK | Retail industry

Up and down Britain there are boarded-up shops. Banks and department stores have been replaced by vape shops, barbers and bookmakers. Shoplifting is at a record high, local services cut, and public frustration is mounting. Politically, high street decline is perfect campaign fodder for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. Research shows support for Reform is higher…

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