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Q&A with Lyft CEO David Risher on the company's turnaround, AI, paying drivers more, Uber, partnership with Tensor for autonomous vehicle tech, and more (Nilay Patel/The Verge)
https://www.theverge.com/podcast/811532/lyft-uber-david-risher-interv…

Lyft CEO David Risher on paying drivers more and the shift to robotaxis
How Lyft is thinking about autonomy in the AI era, and why service is the most integral rideshare component.

SCHULTZ!
“I know nothing!!!!”
#uspol #HogansHeros #mikejohnson

National Observer's climate correspondent Chris Hatch
“If we lose hope, we’re doomed.” Such a clear and simple message, and so quintessentially Jane Goodall.
https://mailchi.mp/nationalobserver/jane-loved-the-world-it-loved-her-back?e=5cd86b1…

House Republicans held a hearing Wednesday broadcasting long-standing conservative allegations of a left-wing bias in the small, prestigious Truman Scholarship program.
Witnesses called by the GOP said the winners disproportionately espouse causes such as promoting racial justice and fighting climate change
—and wind up working for Democrats and left-leaning organizations
—while few recipients profess interest in conservative aims.
But rather than counter the allegations…

House Republicans Accuse Truman Scholarship of Liberal Bias
Republicans held a hearing airing accusations that the prestigious program heavily favors left-leaning candidates. No one from the scholarship foundation was invited.

Formatie loopt vast, Buma ziet nu geen opties voor coalitie • Morgen extra overleg met vijf partijleiders
https://nos.nl/liveblog/2592743-formatie-loopt-vast-buma-ziet-nu-geen-opties-voor-coalitie-morgen-extra-overleg-met-vijf-partijleiders
Ahh ... We komen nu in de fase waarin gewerkt gaat worden aan een samenstelling die het niet gaat worden.
(Daarna weer verder ... )

Republicans left tribes out of their $50B rural health fund. Now it’s up to states to share • Washington State Standard
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/12/05/republicans-left-tribes-out-of-their-50b-rural-health-fund-now-its-up-to-states-to-share/

Apps auf Rezept: E‑Rezept-Prozess funktioniert in Tests, Nutzung bleibt gering
Die Gematik lobt die stabile Technik bei dem elektronischen Einlöseweg für Apps auf Rezept, ein eHealth-Verband fordert Nachbesserungen.

Lyft reports Q3 revenue of $1.69B, up 10.7% YoY, vs. 11.5% est., adjusted EBITDA of $138.9M, vs. $140M est., and forecasts Q4 gross bookings above estimates (Akash Sriram/Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/business/lyft-forecasts-upbeat-bookings-holi…

Left Engine of UPS Cargo Plane Detached From the Wing, Official Says - Business Insider
https://www.businessinsider.com/ups-cargo-plane-crash-kentucky-left-engine-detached-2025-11

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a bill that gives ride-hailing drivers in California the right to unionize while remaining classified as independent contractors (Associated Press)
https://apnews.com/article/lyft-uber-rideshare-driver-union-cali…

California Uber and Lyft drivers get union rights
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill allowing 800,000 Uber and Lyft drivers in the state to join a union and bargain collectively for better wages and benefits. The legislation is a significant compromise in the yearslong battle between labor unions and tech companies over drivers’ rights. California is the second state to give rideshare drivers the right to unionize. In exchange, Newsom also agreed to sign a bill supported by Uber and Lyft to lower the companies’ insurance requir…