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A labor and delivery nurse transformed tone-deaf comments from partners into "inspirational" TikTok videos that have sparked millions of views. Her creative response to inappropriate delivery room behavior is teaching partners everywhere what not to say.
New research shows scheduling labor inductions between 3am and 9am could shorten delivery by six hours and reduce emergency C-sections. By working with the body's natural clock, this simple timing change could transform birth experiences for millions.
Uber is partnering with drone delivery company Zipline to bring food to your doorstep in as little as five minutes. The companies aim to complete one million drone deliveries per day by the end of 2029.
Walmart and Wing are bringing 30-minute drone delivery to seven new cities, bringing flying packages to nearly 20 U.S. markets. After completing one million deliveries, the service that started as an experiment has become something customers use multiple times per week.
Uber Eats is launching autonomous robot delivery in Finland's capital, bringing a glimpse of the future to European streets. Customers can track their meal's journey as robots navigate Helsinki's sidewalks.
Finland just became the first EU country where Uber Eats customers can get their meals delivered by autonomous robots. Starting in central Helsinki through a partnership with Coco Robotics, customers can now track their robot delivery in real time through the app.
Delivery platforms in China now stop the clock when riders wait at red lights, removing the pressure that led thousands to risk their lives rushing through intersections. Over a million riders will benefit by year's end.
Telangana officials rescued 529 people, including 226 children and nine infants, from four brick kilns where they were trapped in bonded labor. Two state governments are now working together to help these families rebuild their lives.
Starship Technologies is moving over 1,200 delivery robots from college campuses to focus on grocery delivery in cities. The shift reflects growing demand and the company's confidence that robots are ready for the big leagues.
A 57-year-old food delivery worker who writes poetry between shifts just won one of China's most prestigious literary awards. Wang Jibing's collection "Low Flight" celebrates the lives of ordinary workers, proving that great art can come from anywhere.
Workhorse just launched a more affordable electric delivery truck that could save small delivery companies thousands as gas prices spike nationwide. The new model cuts battery size without sacrificing the range most drivers actually need.
Food delivery just got a futuristic upgrade in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Alexandria, where autonomous robots are now bringing meals to customers' doorsteps. Over 300 restaurants have joined the program that's making deliveries more efficient while giving the public a glimpse of tomorrow's technology today.
Toyota and Daihatsu just launched electric delivery vans that can travel 160 miles on a single charge, perfect for Japan's bustling city streets. The vehicles keep the same cargo space as gas models while cutting emissions from the country's massive delivery network.
A fully autonomous drone delivery system in India has already completed 3.6 million deliveries while saving over 1,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. The technology replaces traditional vehicles with smart aerial drones that deliver packages directly to doorsteps.
Delivery riders in the Philippines can now swap dead scooter batteries for fully charged ones in under 60 seconds, slashing downtime and fuel costs. A groundbreaking pilot program is proving electric motorcycles can transform last-mile delivery without breaking the bank.
A sidewalk delivery robot company just acquired a hospital robotics startup, bringing together outdoor delivery bots and indoor medical helpers in a deal that could transform how robots serve us. The $29 million merger combines two proven fleets that have already completed millions of real-world tasks.
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.
Amazon just launched the UK's first drone delivery service, dropping packages into gardens across County Durham in under two hours. The futuristic service that once seemed decades away is now buzzing across British skies.
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.
Akash Saroj works grueling hours as a Swiggy delivery agent in Delhi, yet he sets aside part of his modest earnings to feed animals, repair broken rickshaws, and distribute blankets to people sleeping on streets. Despite losing his father last year and facing crushing debt, this 24-year-old refuses collaboration money from betting apps because he won't mislead people for profit. ##
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