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DoorDash just became one of only eight drone operators certified by the FAA to fly commercial deliveries, launching its own in-house drone program called DoorDash Air. The move could slash delivery times for mid-range orders while helping local restaurants reach more customers faster.
DoorDash just launched a way for delivery workers to earn extra money by creating content that trains AI models. Dashers can now take photos of restaurant dishes or record conversations in their downtime, with upfront pay based on each task's complexity.
A DoorDash delivery robot refused to leave during a tense SWAT operation in Chandler, Arizona, giving new meaning to "nothing stops delivery." The bot's programming kept it safely stationary while police resolved the incident.
A grandmother who delivers for DoorDash brought McDonald's to the Oval Office and walked away with a surprise $100 tip from the president. The moment highlighted a new tax policy that's already saving delivery drivers hundreds of millions of dollars.
A Houston DoorDash driver was knocked onto a fleeing suspect's hood during a police chase and still completed her delivery. Despite being in pain, she picked up the dropped order from the street and finished the job.
Your next food delivery might arrive on a self-driving bike. DoorDash just invested in Also, a Rivian spinoff making autonomous electric vehicles designed to navigate bike lanes and sidewalks.
Your next burrito might arrive by drone in metro Atlanta, where DoorDash and Wing just launched a partnership delivering restaurant meals in as little as 20 minutes. The service marks the latest expansion of drone delivery technology making everyday life more convenient.
When Brittany Smith saw an elderly man struggling up her stairs to deliver Starbucks, she turned a viral video into a nearly million-dollar retirement fund. Richard had been delivering to survive after his wife lost her job, but 32,000 strangers changed everything.
When Brittany Smith saw an elderly man struggling up her stairs to deliver Starbucks, she didn't just tip him. She launched a fundraiser that pulled in nearly $1 million from 32,000 strangers who wanted to help.
An elderly delivery driver accidentally knocked on the wrong door in Washington and met a stranger who would change his life. Within days, her fundraiser raised over $40,000 to help him retire.
A doorbell camera caught 78-year-old Richard struggling up stairs to deliver Starbucks, sparking a viral moment that raised over half a million dollars. The DoorDash driver and his wife can finally retire after years of working to afford her life-saving medication.
Zeus Street Greek is marking a milestone by asking customers to nominate neighbors who embody generosity and kindness. Every one of its 50 Australian restaurants will reward a local hero with a family feast.
A Memphis therapist watching the news couldn't stand by after seeing a family of five sleeping on a cold shelter floor during a winter storm. She sprang into action, ordering hot meals and air mattresses for strangers who became friends.
Ian Bogost's "The Small Stuff" argues that convenience technology has disconnected us from everyday sensory experiences. His solution isn't to fix society, but to rediscover gratification in ordinary moments we've overlooked.
Restaurant hosts juggling multiple iPads to manage competing reservation platforms finally have relief. A new free tool automatically syncs all bookings into one system.
After months of supply chain setbacks, Also is finally delivering its first electric bikes to customers starting next week. The Rivian spinoff raised $105 million and plans to expand beyond e-bikes into autonomous delivery vehicles.
Federal health officials are directing hospitals to ditch processed foods and serve patients real, nutritious meals that actually support healing. Celebrity chefs and medical leaders are proving it's possible, transforming hospital dining from packaged snacks to farm-fresh Mediterranean cuisine.
Immigrant families in Florida are creating thriving businesses that have become community landmarks, from a three-generation Cuban café to a Latin grocery store that drives 400 miles for authentic ingredients. Their stories challenge the narrative that immigrants drain resources. ##
A Microsoft developer created FakeHaul.com, a fake shopping website that lets people enjoy browsing and filling carts without spending actual money. It's part of a growing trend of "dopamine sites" designed to satisfy shopping urges without the financial hangover.
New York City just won back $4.6 million in stolen wages for delivery workers who were underpaid and unfairly fired by major apps. Three companies are now paying up after a groundbreaking investigation proved worker exploitation wasn't a glitch, it was the business model.
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