These are weirdest things Uber passengers left behind last year
Rideshare passengers have been known to forget all manner of unusual items, from live animals to a car engine.
Rideshare passengers have been known to forget all manner of unusual items, from live animals to a car engine.
An 81-year-old man is charged with murder after thinking the victim was connected to a scam. William Brock received a threatening call last month from someone demanding money. The scammers also called Loletha Hall, an Uber driver, to pick up a package from Brock’s home. Brock confronted Hall with a gun, believing she was connected to the threats. He is now charged with her murder. Warning: The video in this story is disturbing.
Both the alleged shooter and the Uber driver appeared to have been targets of scam phone calls, the Clark County Sheriff's Office said.
Uber and Lyft let travelers reserve trips in advance but the service comes with extra costs some people aren't aware of. Lyft says riders can lock in the price and avoid surges. Uber assures users can see the fare calculation breakdown, including the reservation fee, before booking and says the process is beneficial to drivers. Clint Henderson, managing editor for The Points Guy, joined CBS News to talk about his views of the impact on riders.
Wendy's is planning to roll out a "dynamic pricing" model for its menu in 2025, meaning prices will change throughout the day based on a few different factors. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent explains.
Tipping has become more important for rideshare drivers as inflation erodes their pay, data show.
Thousands of rideshare drivers for Lyft, Uber and DoorDash were expected to launch a Valentine's Day strike by turning off their apps in protest of their pay and working conditions. Anne-Marie Green has a breakdown of the stoppage.
Lyft said its drivers will earn at least 70% of their clients' fares after external fees such as insurance and taxes.
Order restaurant food, groceries, alcohol and convenience goods on Uber Eats, just in time for the Super Bowl.
Drizly, an online alcohol marketplace, will cease operations in March, Uber said.
The woman was able to signal another customer and give them a note with her name and information about the vehicle she was being held in.
Self-driving taxis will soon be available for paid trips 24 hours a day in San Francisco after California regulators approved permits for two autonomous car companies, Waymo and Cruise last week. Johana Bhuiyan, senior tech reporter and editor for the Guardian, joined CBS News to talk about the program.
Over a hundred Uber drivers have earned their college degrees free of charge this year. Since 2018, the rideshare company has partnered with Arizona State to provide free tuition for online degrees. Kris Van Cleave shares more.
Self-driving robotaxis are a future that's already arriving in a handful of U.S. cities. It's a business that's expected to grow into a $100 billion market by 2029. The company Waymo is widely seen as leading the way and just announced a partnership with Uber. Kris Van Cleave reports.
An Uber spokesperson said the company would stop operating outside the Twin Cities beginning Aug. 1 if the bill became law.
In an effort to minimize cancellations, Uber has been providing drivers with upfront information about a rider's destination, although that feature is not available everywhere.
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss news headlines and their new products, including Uber Family profiles, call for ride, Uber car seat, and Group grocery.
Teens between the ages of 13 and 17 will soon be able to request their own rides from Uber in several cities across the U.S.
Passengers sometimes forget a range of unusual things behind in the vehicles, according to the ride-share company.
Reams of data allow companies to pay workers differently based on habits — just like "price discrimination" among retailers.
Former Netflix and Uber marketing executive Bozoma Saint John joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new memoir "The Urgent Life" and the lessons she learned through loss.
Uber drivers are also asking consumers to boycott the ride-share app during the 24-hour strike.
Yolanda Dillon's stabbing was totally random, authorities said. A fiscal analyst for the city's police department, she was described by the pollice chief as a "quiet giant."
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says the company won't be cutting jobs despite mounting tech industry layoffs. Bloomberg Tech reporter Jackie Davalos joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the latest.
The group targeted Uber, Microsoft, Okta and Samsung for extortion, in some cases, DHS Secretary Mayorkas said, "with relatively unsophisticated techniques."
The attack on Israel's Kerem Shalom prompted officials to close the terminal, disrupting critical shipments of food and other humanitarian aid into Gaza.
A flood watch was in place through Sunday night for a vast section of southeastern Texas, including Houston, that's been pummeled by rain.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been under fire for details about killing her dog and a false claim about meeting with North Korea's leader in her new book.
Live images from the campus of USC showed LAPD officers creating a perimeter around the site of the encampment, with no visible protesters on-site. Tents and debris were left behind.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
Multiple bomb threats were made against synagogues in New York City on Saturday, according to the New York City Police Department.
Madonna put on a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, turning a stretch of Copacabana beach into an enormous dance floor.
Two veteran astronauts will put the Starliner through its paces in the ship's first piloted flight to orbit.
At 68 years old, and after about 100 films and 16 seasons on "The View," Whoopi Goldberg thinks there's still part of her you do not know. She talks about her new memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me."
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Jordan's Queen Rania al Abdullah and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem join Margaret Brennan.
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will peak overnight on Sunday into Monday, according to NASA.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been under fire for details about killing her dog and a false claim about meeting with North Korea's leader in her new book.
A flood watch was in place through Sunday night for a vast section of southeastern Texas, including Houston, that's been pummeled by rain.
Two veteran astronauts will put the Starliner through its paces in the ship's first piloted flight to orbit.
Warren Buffett referred to close friend Charlie Munger as the "the architect of Berkshire Hathaway."
The retailer says the peelable treats have been "flying off the shelves" ever since TikTokers discovered the candy.
Audit firm BF Borgers allegedly failed to comply with accounting standards and fabricated audit documentation, regulators claim.
U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% in April, continuing a stretch of remaining under 4% for 27 months.
Job site Indeed identified the top 10 most sought-after job candidates by employers and recruiters. Here's what they found.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Jordan's Queen Rania al Abdullah and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem join Margaret Brennan.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on May 5, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. John Fetterman, Democrat of Pennsylvania, that aired on May 5, 2024.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been under fire for details about killing her dog and a false claim about meeting with North Korea's leader in her new book.
The following is a transcript of an interview with South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem that aired on May 5, 2024.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Stress is hard to avoid, but experts say getting outdoors can have a positive impact on both our mental and physical health.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed that a cyberattack on one of its subsidiaries earlier this year might affect up to a third of all Americans.
Madonna put on a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, turning a stretch of Copacabana beach into an enormous dance floor.
Massive floods in Brazil's southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 60 people and another 101 are reported missing, according to Sunday's toll from local authorities.
The attack on Israel's Kerem Shalom prompted officials to close the terminal, disrupting critical shipments of food and other humanitarian aid into Gaza.
The incident occurred in the parking lot of a hardware store in Willetton, a suburb in the west coast city of Perth, on Saturday night.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government's cabinet has voted unanimously to shutter the offices of the Qatar-owned broadcaster Al Jazeera in Israel.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
Madonna put on a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, turning a stretch of Copacabana beach into an enormous dance floor.
At 68 years old, and after about 100 films and 16 seasons on "The View," Whoopi Goldberg thinks there's still part of her you do not know. She talks about her new memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me."
At 68 years old, and after about 100 films and 16 seasons on "The View," Whoopi Goldberg thinks there's still part of her you do not know. She's penned a memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me," which she calls a "thank you" to her late mother, Emma, and late brother, Clyde. Goldberg talks with correspondent Seth Doane about her remarkable path, from a housing project in New York's Chelsea neighborhood, to a retreat overlooking a peninsula on the island of Sardinia.
The hit CBS drama is set to end this year, but there's been pushback, most notably from its star. He talks about his desire to continue the show; his memoir, "You Never Know"; and the legacy of "Magnum, P.I."
Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more details on the app.
Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
When NASA added a drone named Ingenuity to its Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, it expected the tiny four-pound helicopter to fly a total of five very brief missions in the thin Martian atmosphere. But Ingenuity far surpassed all expectations, flying dozens of flights before suffering damage to its rotors in January. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the tiny drone, created from off-the-shelf parts, continued to provide valuable data and images from the Red Planet three years into its mission.
There's a newly-determined "major factor" in declining bumblebee populations – and it's attacking their nests.
On Monday, Boeing plans to launch astronauts on its new spacecraft that is called Starliner. The test flight to the International Space Station is years behind schedule.
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
Brian Fanion says he and his wife Amy Fanion had been arguing about his retirement plans when she picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story.
Federal prosecutors said the men used fake badges, police lights and firearms to rob and kidnap Shamari Taylor for drug money.
Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
In one find, a K-9 officer helped police find over a dozen fish buried in the sand and hidden behind logs and brush piles.
Massachusetts investigators uncover a suspicious web history after Brian Fanion reports his wife Amy's death as a suicide.
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will peak overnight on Sunday into Monday, according to NASA.
Two veteran astronauts will put the Starliner through its paces in the ship's first piloted flight to orbit.
Boeing is expected to launch its Starliner space capsule that will take two astronauts to the International Space Station. CBS News consultant Bill Harwood breaks down Boeing's mission.
It is the latest advance in China's increasingly sophisticated space exploration program, which is now competing with the U.S.
Boeing is set to launch its first-ever spaceflight with humans next week. The Starliner spacecraft will lift off from Florida on Monday night for a multi-day mission to the International Space Station. Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunny Williams, two seasoned NASA astronauts who are a part of the mission, join CBS News to go over the flight.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman tells "Face the Nation" that although he knows his state will be "very competitive" in the 2024 election, "Joe Biden beat Trump in Pennsylvania and he's going to do that again."
Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, tells "Face the Nation" that as some campus protesters have engaged in violence or antisemitism, "it is diminishing the thousands of young people who simply want the war to end." Calling on protesters to "look to John Lewis or Dr. King," he said they "need to show the discipline."
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem tells "Face the Nation" that her forthcoming book has been "edited" after her claim about meeting Kim Jong Un turned out to be false. She also said that she shared a story about killing her 14-month-old dog Cricket because "I want the truth to be out there."
Queen Rania al Abdullah of Jordan tells "Face the Nation" that the Arab world sees the U.S. as an "enabler" of Israel. "People view the U.S. as being a party to this war," she said.
Police moved overnight to close the encampment at USC, following similar moves at schools from Virginia to Michigan. Roughly 80 colleges and universities are dealing with unrest that is fracturing their campuses. Mark Strassmann reports.