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Seamless brings back $1 cheese slice to New York City
A popular New York City tradition was interrupted two years ago with the disappearance of the iconic $1 cheese slice, leaving a void in the city's culinary landscape..
Uber Policy Manager on Oregon driver bill: ‘These rates far outpace the rideshare models’
Zahid Arab, public policy and communications manager for Uber, said that Oregon's proposed Senate Bill (SB) 1166 would establish some of the nation's highest compensation rates for rideshare drivers..
Dinner party planning guide offers tips for a successful and memorable evening
Planning a dinner party involves balancing entertainment, cooking, and logistics, especially for first-time hosts..
Chelsey Amaro and JC Caylen throw baby shower in 15,000 sq ft Peerspace
When social media content creator Chelsey Amaro and her partner JC Caylen looked for a baby shower venue, they aimed for a space that could host a joyful outdoor celebration with friends and family..
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Kid Safe SF, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, San Francisco Transit Riders, and Walk San Francisco have expressed strong opposition to Mayor Daniel Lurie's recent decision to allow autonomous vehicles, specifically Waymos, on Market Street.
Richard Ellis, co-chair of the Board of Directors Committee of the Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA), said that California's housing crisis stems from political actions and stringent regulations rather than insufficient...
People
The National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (National ACE) and Grubhub held a Small Business Roundtable in Chicago on April 10, 2025.
DRIVER STORIES
Fitness guru Susan Powter on surviving through Uber Eats: 'I had $12 in my bank account to come here'
Susan Powter, a motivational speaker and nutritionist, disclosed her reliance on Uber Eats deliveries to sustain herself amid financial difficulties.
PEOPLE
Peerspace offers alternatives for barn-themed event rentals limited by Airbnb policies
Airbnb may not be the best option for those planning rustic-themed events like weddings or photoshoots due to its rules and the possibility of host cancellations.
POLICY
U.S. Rep. Evans of Colorado House on rideshare law: 'Their over-regulation is anti-business'
Gabe Evans, the representative for Colorado's 8th Congressional District, said that Democrats are over-regulating businesses and driving companies out of the state.
RESOURCES
Payarc teams up with AWS to enhance AI-powered payment processing
Payarc has announced a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in a move to enhance its payment processing operations through artificial intelligence and advanced analytics.
Amazon introduces new AI model, Nova Sonic, for voice applications
Today, Amazon introduced a new AI model, Amazon Nova Sonic, aiming to enhance the experience of building voice applications and agents.