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The Trip Information Window in Uber’s App in New York City: Missing Crucial Driver Information Like County and More

For many full-time Uber drivers in New York, the flexibility to set schedules and choose routes is essential. However, Uber’s approach to sharing trip information in New York City limits that freedom by restricting details available to drivers before they accept a trip. Unlike in other states, where Uber offers crucial information like the trip’s destination and estimated fare, New ...

Economic Impact of Time Change in the U.S.: Consequences in New York State

Daylight Saving Time (DST) has been part of American life for over a century, first introduced as a temporary measure during World War I to conserve energy by extending daylight hours into the evening. The concept aimed to reduce the demand for artificial lighting, thus saving fuel and resources needed for the war effort. While DST was discontinued after the ...

NYC Legalizes Jaywalking: A Welcome Change or a Recipe for Traffic Chaos

NEW YORK– Your average New Yorker is no stranger to jaywalking; since 1958, it has technically been illegal. But soon, that will no longer be the case. Starting in February, New Yorkers will no longer risk fines for crossing the street mid-block or against a traffic signal, as the City Council moves to decriminalize an act most pedestrians already do ...

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At Least 5 Dead, More Than 200 Injured In German Christmas Market Attack
on 12/21/2024 at 11:39 AM
The violence shocked Germany and the city, bringing its mayor to the verge of tears and marring a festive event that’s part of a centuries-old German tradition.
At Least 2 Dead And 60 Hurt After A Car Drives Into A German Christmas Market In A Suspected Attack
on 12/20/2024 at 9:00 PM
The driver of the car was arrested, German news agency dpa reported.
Putin Claims He Is Open To Talk To Trump As He Boasts About Gains In Ukraine
on 12/19/2024 at 12:34 PM
The Russian president said he plans to ask ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad about Austin Tice, a U.S. journalist who went missing in Damascus in 2012.
Gisèle Pelicot Thanks Backers After Her Ex-Husband And His Co-Defendants Are Convicted In Rape Trial
on 12/19/2024 at 9:17 AM
Gisèle Pelicot's heart-wrenching testimony about the impact of her husband's crimes captivated France and sparked conversations about rape culture.
Subway In Spain Recycles Energy From Braking Trains Into Power For Electric Cars
on 12/18/2024 at 12:36 PM
Barcelona’s subway system sends energy from its braking trains up to street level to help charge EVs.
From Pooping Logs to Fierce Cats: The World's Quirkiest Holiday Traditions
on 12/18/2024 at 12:15 PM
Naked Santa has also become an iconic part of one American city's Christmas lore.