Uber Just Shattered Expectations — Again. In a move that stunned Wall Street and thrilled investors, Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE: UBER) reported blowout revenue figures for Q2 2025 — and added fuel to the fire with the announcement of a $20 billion stock buyback plan, its largest ever. The ridesharing giant continues to prove it’s […]
Amid a backdrop of mounting economic pressure, many New Yorkers are unwittingly sabotaging their retirement prospects by making critical, and largely avoidable, mistakes with their 401(k) plans. From high consumer debt to inconsistent savings habits, these financial missteps could threaten the retirement security of millions across the state, even as national savings rates hit record
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New York City’s favorite superfruit is about to get a lot more expensive. Starting August 1, 2025, a sweeping new 50% tariff on all Brazilian imports—including açaí—will take effect, raising the cost of the vibrant purple bowls and smoothies popular across cafes and juice bars throughout the city. The tariff hike, announced earlier this month
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Wall Street continues to defy economic gravity. In a year marked by sweeping trade barriers and escalating global tensions, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have surged to record highs. The robust performance of major U.S. equities, powered by strong corporate earnings and investor confidence, stands in stark contrast to widespread concern among small businesses
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The City of Sarasota has announced a $12 million federally funded project to restore and reinforce 1.2 miles of coastline along Lido Beach, marking a significant step in its long-term strategy to safeguard Florida’s Gulf Coast from worsening erosion, rising sea levels, and future storms. With work scheduled to begin in late 2025, the large-scale
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In a bold move set to reshape the autonomous mobility landscape, Lucid Motors, Uber Technologies, and AV startup Nuro have joined forces to deploy up to 20,000 autonomous robotaxis over the next six years. The partnership, announced on July 17, 2025, will leverage Lucid’s electric vehicle platforms, Nuro’s AI-powered self-driving technology, and Uber’s global ride-hailing
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