41 h. ago Uber customer's showdown with driver who REFUSED to pick him up because he is 'too large'

Michael, a Twitch streamer who goes by Fatty McFatFuh on social media, caught the moment after his driver allegedly denied him the ride.

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62 h. ago Sonya Massey could have been saved after Sean Grayson shot her at home, court hears: Trial Day 4 recap

Ex-sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson is facing murder charges after he shot Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old single mother of two teenagers who called 911 over a suspected prowler

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3 d. ago Uber at war with black cab drivers as car company demands legal case is thrown out

Lawyers for the mobile ride-hailing company argue a claim made by black cab drivers was brought too late

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3 d. ago Black cab drivers should have claim thrown out, say Uber lawyers

Nearly 13,500 drivers are taking legal action against Uber at the High Court in London.

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4 d. ago Inside the illegal eel trade: is there a way to stop Europe’s biggest wildlife crime before it’s too late?

Interviews with experts and key players across four countries reveal why efforts to stop the multibillion-euro trafficking industry have failed – and how to save the endangered fishBy 10am on the midsummer Day of the Ox, the city of Narita smells of charcoal and sugar. The cobbled road is thronged with visitors lining up to buy grilled eel, a traditional delicacy believed to cool the body and keep spirits up in the humid weather.“We’ll be so sad if it becomes extinct and we can’t eat eel any more,” says a customer sitting on the tatami-mat floor in Kawatoyo, a popular restaurant specialising in grilled eel, which has been operating for more than 115 years.Kabayaki-style eel, grilled with tare sauce, served at Kawatoyo restaurant in Narita. Photograph: Toru Hanai Continue reading...

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5 d. ago AI could save NHS staff 400,000 hours every month, trial finds

The trial found that AI-powered support saved staff an average of 43 minutes every day.

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5 d. ago Scots mountaineers in three rescue operations in one day as heroes save walkers

A missing person and an injured biker were also traced.

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5 d. ago I tried a £7.49 Too Good to Go bag and was stunned to find this inside

Too Good To Go is a popular app where you can save reduced bags of end-of-the-day goodies from a range of cafes, restaurants and supermarkets near to you

Economics

7 d. ago This hot chocolate advent calendar saves you £2 a day on fancy takeaway drinks

I think I've already found my best chocolate advent calendar of 2025, which I can't wait to crack open on 1 December – but it's probably not what you think

Economics

1 week ago 'I'm 27 with £77K saved and plan to retire by 40 thanks to 5 thrifty rules'

A money-savvy woman has opened up about how she manages to cut back on spending, invest, make extra money from side hustles, and save £27 every day and £10,000 a year

Economics

1 week ago Forget Uber, Waymo’s driverless taxis will arrive in London in 2026

Forget Uber, Waymo’s driverless taxis will arrive in London in 2026  Top Gear

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1 week ago Donald Trump claims he'd have to 'save 7,000 people per day to get to heaven'

US President Donald Trump has joked that he is "not sure [he's] going to be able to make heaven" as he was asked about his attempt to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine

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1 week ago King Charles' top quality nuts save the day as royal hailed hero at World Championships

It comes after last year’s championships were hit by a cheating scandal after the World Conker Championships winner was found with a dummy chestnut made of steel in his pocket

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2 w. ago ‘Reckless’ behavior and dystopian AI: disturbing picture of suspect in Pacific Palisades fire emerges

Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, allegedly used ChatGPT to create scenes of a city burning and to confide an obsession with firesJust after midnight on New Year’s Day, a 29-year-old Uber driver named Jonathan Rinderknecht allegedly ignited what became the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history.Nearly 10 months after the disaster, Rinderknecht’s arrest this week brought some closure to residents. Investigators say he was a troubled young man obsessed with fire, who tried to hide his role after setting a small blaze that reignited days later into a deadly inferno. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Small businesses could save a day a week if they use AI, Google claims

Research by Google found that AI-powered tools could boost productivity among small and medium enterprises by 20%.

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2 w. ago Gatwick taxi drivers protest at Uber swerving licensing laws and crippling trade

The action will take place tomorrow (October 9) at Gatwick South Terminal roundabout from 8am.

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2 w. ago Foreo 'skin saver' Luna Mini worth £121 plummets to £33 in Amazon Prime Day offer

Many beauty buffs have said the device has given them 'smoother', 'glowing' skin

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2 w. ago Amazon Prime Day Deal: Save £100 on the iconic Dyson Supersonic hair dryer

The Dyson Supersonic hair dryer is rarely on sale, making this an ideal time to purchase it as a Christmas gift.

Economics

2 w. ago Aussie sprint queen Asfoora saved by Uber driver to stay in Britain for 2026 campaign

The mare, who was 90 seconds from missing Sunday’s Prix de l’Abbaye on Sunday after her trainer forgot her passport, will not return home this winter

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2 w. ago Revealed: London now has a staggering 106,000 private hire drivers as politicians demand licence cap to protect black cabs

London Assembly transport committee calls for cap on private hire licences in the capital

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