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For years, Uber talked about becoming a super app. Then Waymo started picking up passengers in San Francisco, and the conversation grew more urgent. The company has been trying to embed itself inside the AV industry — as a data provider, an investor, and a distribution platform — but the consumer-facing bet may be just as important. Two weeks ago, Uber held its annual GO-GET product event in New York and announced something its executives had been circling for a long time: users in the U.S. can now book hotels inside the Uber app, through a partnership with Expedia Group,…

A University of Florida study has made a key discovery in understanding a disease that for over a century has plagued the white button mushroom—a nutrient-dense vegetable that is valued for its versatility and health benefits. The study is published in the journal Microbiological Research. Source link

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Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), has fallen more than 35% against Bitcoin (BTC) over the past year, and the downtrend may still have further to go.Key takeaways:ETH may plunge another 40% as it mirrors the 2025 bear trend setup.Rising Ether reserves on Binance, even as Bitcoin reserves decline, add to the case for further ETH downside.ETH risks 40% decline after topping near multi-year trend lineETH/BTC remains stuck below a multi-year descending trend line that has capped every breakout attempt since 2022, including one that preceded the nearly 70% decline between 2024 and 2025. ETH/BTC monthly chart. Source: TradingView A similar…

Anthropic and xAI announced a big partnership this week, with Anthropic buying all the compute capacity at xAI’s Colossus 1 data center in Tennessee. On the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Kirsten Korosec, Sean O’Kane, and I discussed what the deal might mean for xAI’s parent company SpaceX, as SpaceX prepares to go public and apparently plans to dissolve xAI as a separate organization. Kirsten did her best to offer “a positive view” on the partnership — after all, it’s a new way for xAI to make money. But she also noted that this also suggests xAI isn’t doing…

Sunday 10 May 2026 5:22 pm  |  Updated:  Sunday 10 May 2026 5:41 pm Angela Rayner had been tipped to challenge Starmer (Image: PA) Angela Rayner has accused Sir Keir Starmer of a “toxic culture” in in the wake of Labour’s devastating local election defeat, criticising the Prime Minister for blocking Andy Burnham’s return to Westminster.The intervention ramps up the heat on Starmer, whose position was left looking increasingly perilous on Sunday after around 40 Labour MPs called on him to quit.Rumours had been swirling over whether the former deputy prime minister would make a play to replace Starmer, but reports…

To make way for the plant on the 27-acre site at Daldowie near Broomhouse, residents living in two houses are moving, and a training centre is to be relocated. The new multi-million facility will be an upgrade to existing sewage treatment facilities, be more environmentally friendly, and help meet net zero targets, according to a council paper. Councillors disagreed on whether to approve plans for the council and Scottish Water to kick off negotiations for the sale. Local councillor Kevin Lalley called for the decision to be delayed as residents don’t know about it. Speaking at the most recent contracts and…

“Such actions do not represent us, our band, or the vast majority who attend to celebrate with pride and dignity.”17:19, 10 May 2026Updated 17:24, 10 May 2026Police attended the Connswater area of East Belfast amid scenes of disorder(Image: NI Emergency Response Vids)A flute band in East Belfast has condemned scenes of disorder after their annual parade on Saturday evening.Police were in attendance at the planned East Belfast Protestant Boys parade in the Newtownards Road area on May 9 when they received a number of reports of anti-social behaviour and altercations in the area.The parade passed off peacefully, with disorder in…

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! After years of hints and preparation, the Uber-backed electric bike and scooter rental startup Lime filed for an initial public offering. A micromobility company going public? In 2026? Surely it’s the wrong year.  Lime CEO Wayne Ting has been talking about an IPO for years. TechCrunch spoke to him about it in 2020, 2021, and 2023. It never materialized and I…

It’s impossible not to be enticed by the dining scene in Kalkan, Turkey. Rich scents of mouthwatering dishes entice travellers whilst strolling narrow cobblestone roads. Patio-style seating spills out onto pedestrian walkways. And it’s not uncommon to be offered a sip of robust Turkish coffee whilst browsing family-owned boutique shops. Kalkan awakens the foodie inside us all to explore this charming Turkish holiday destination one bite at a time. What makes dining in Kalkan special? If food takes precedence during your holiday, then it’s time to discover why dining in Kalkan is the highlight of everyone’s holiday. This former fishing…