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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.
Family and friends gathered Monday evening in downtown Detroit for a mother who was stabbed to death in a random attack outside of a Chipotle restaurant on Sunday, where she worked.
A Clinton Township man accused of strangling his aunt in her apartment has been convicted of second-degree murder.
River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race.
A Van Buren Township man is accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend during an argument, prosecutors say.
Michigan State Police say human remains found at a construction site in western Michigan are likely "historical in nature."
Family and friends gathered Monday evening in downtown Detroit for a mother who was stabbed to death in a random attack outside of a Chipotle restaurant on Sunday, where she worked.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
One man is dead, and another person is wounded and in custody after a domestic-related shooting in Pontiac this past weekend.
The Midwest Independent Retailers Association is calling for Michigan's current bottle return law to be phased out.
A heavily traveled roundabout in Sterling Heights has topped a legal firm's list of Michigan's most dangerous intersections.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
The state dedicated $151.4 million to literacy materials over two years and has another $50 million coming. For math, it is putting up $5 million to vet curricula and $8 million for STEM programs. Teachers and researchers say the imbalance shows.
Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
CJ Carr threw for 234 yards and ran for a touchdown, Nolan James Jr. rushed for 121 yards and a score, and No. 3 Notre Dame took control in the second half to beat Michigan State 27-10.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
Bryce Underwood threw two touchdown passes and Savion Hiter had two rushing scores to help No. 19 Michigan pull away and beat UTEP 52-17.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
Cool temperatures hang around all week with only 1 rainy day.
Paramount's agreement with 12 state AGs paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
A Venezuelan man who was shot by an immigration officer while delivering a food order in Texas was transferred from the hospital to a detention center with a bullet still in his back, his lawyer said.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
Family and friends gathered Monday evening in downtown Detroit for a mother who was stabbed to death in a random attack outside of a Chipotle restaurant where she worked.