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After a heated text message exchange with his on-again, off-again girlfriend, Jason Boek followed an Uber he thought was driving her home and swerved in front of it on a dark stretch of road in central Florida early Tuesday morning, authorities say.
Using his horse and buggy, Timothy Hochstedler has opened his own business called "Amish Uber."
Drivers are being accused of "vomit fraud," as many of the Uber employees allegedly claim their passengers threw up in the car after being picked up from a night of partying.
An Uber driver in Tennessee didn't react well to being told he was driving the wrong way and allegedly hit his passenger with a baseball bat.
The decision announced Wednesday means Uber won't be bringing back its self-driving cars to the streets to Arizona, eliminating the jobs of about 300 people who served as backup drivers and performed other jobs connected to the vehicles.
Uber says it's getting rid of its forced arbitration agreements for employees, riders and drivers who make sexual assault claims against the company.
After an evening of cocktails in San Diego, a woman got into the back of an Uber for a ride home.
In light of several recent crimes involving its drivers and passengers. Uber will start doing annual criminal background checks on U.S. drivers and hire a company that constantly monitors criminal arrests as it tries to do a better job of keeping riders safe.
Uber will not renew its permit to test autonomous vehicles on California public roads when it expires Saturday. And the company will have some explaining to do if it wants to get a new permit.
Uber paid the hackers $100,000 to destroy the stolen information.
Dalton faces six counts of murder, two counts of assault with intent to commit murder and eight felony firearm counts. Dalton's lawyers are expected to use an insanity defense.
The Detroit Tigers announced today a partnership with the technology company, Uber.
"What we're looking at in that video is 21st-century mobility technology and 19th-century labor relations."
The incident allegedly began when a couple from Beverly Hills called for an Uber driver after a holiday party.
The Detroit Pistons and Palace Sports & Entertainment (PS&E) announced today a partnership with Uber.
The 19-page lawsuit seeks an order requiring that Uber comply with the 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act by making far more wheelchair-accessible vehicles available.
Ties between Detroit and Silicon Valley are growing as research into self-driving cars accelerates.
The location along the northbound East Fisher Service Drive will now exclusively be used for Uber.
The company says the autonomous Ford Fusions will have human backup drivers but will transport passengers just like normal Uber vehicles.
A chance ride, an hourlong conversation, and the generosity of strangers are making it possible for a Philadelphia Uber driver to go to Rio to see his son compete in the Olympics.
The suspects, described as Detroit men in their early 20s, are now facing several charges in multiple jurisdictions.
When the passenger got in the car, he stuck a gun in the driver's mouth and ordered him to hand over $2,000 in cash.
"Uber believes that getting a safe and affordable ride should be an option for everyone, everywhere."
When you catch a ride using Uber or Lyft, you do so at your own risk.
A Detroit police sergeant and officer were suspended without pay for 30 days on Thursday following a vote from the Board of Police Commissioners.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a new investigation into three Michigan school districts to determine if they have added "sexual orientation and gender ideology" content in any of their classes without giving parents the option to opt their kids out.
Detroit police on Thursday gave an update on the three bodies that were found on Wednesday in the basement of a Detroit home.
Fire crews are surveying the damage in Ypsilanti Township, Michigan, after a major explosion on Wednesday, Feb. 18, ripped through an electronics printing business.
A Detroit police sergeant and officer were suspended without pay for 30 days on Thursday following a vote from the Board of Police Commissioners.
Detroit police on Thursday gave an update on the three bodies that were found on Wednesday in the basement of a Detroit home.
Redford Union is the second Southeast Michigan school confirmed to have halted student picture sessions through Lifetouch.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a new investigation into three Michigan school districts to determine if they have added "sexual orientation and gender ideology" content in any of their classes without giving parents the option to opt their kids out.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a new investigation into three Michigan school districts to determine if they have added "sexual orientation and gender ideology" content in any of their classes without giving parents the option to opt their kids out.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
A CBS News analysis found 126 cases that were brought by federal prosecutors last year arising out of threats to public officials.
Brad Reese claims Hershey is cutting costs by relying on cheaper ingredients, risking the Reese's brand.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Team USA won the gold medal in dramatic fashion on Thursday, and it was Megan Keller who became the women's hockey hero at the 2026 Olympics.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
The Detroit Tigers have unveiled alternate uniform styles ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball season.
The U.S. and Canada men's hockey teams are moving on to the semifinals at the Winter Olympics.
The Michigan native will stay on the team until a successor is hired, the team says.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
President Trump has given a timeline for Iran to reach a deal to end its nuclear program. It also gives U.S. forces more time to get to the middle east.
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced a new investigation into three Michigan school districts to determine if they have added "sexual orientation and gender ideology" content in any of their classes without giving parents the option to opt their kids out.
Snow showers and strong winds return Friday through the morning and afternoon.
When Detroit Pistons player Isaiah Stewart was suspended for standing up for his teammates in an on-court fight, a Metro Detroit restaurant was inspired to support Stewart.
Leadership is discussing whether two Detroit police officers would be suspended without pay after they called Border Patrol agents during a traffic stop. This comes after Police Chief Todd Bettison said he planned to terminate the officers, saying their actions were against the DPD's policy.