Winters 9 Days Shorter in 80% of Major US Cities
New research shows winters have shrunk by an average of nine days across 195 US cities since the 1990s. The data reveals a warming trend even as recent major snowstorms make headlines.
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Delivery Robots Create New Jobs: Meet the Robot Wranglers
As delivery robots roll through 20 US cities, they're creating an unexpected workforce of "robot wranglers" who rescue stuck bots, clean sensors, and keep fleets running. Charlie Snodgrass went from delivering food himself to managing the robots that replaced him—earning $54,000 a year in a job that didn't exist five years ago.
Uber Invests $100M in Robotaxi Charging Infrastructure
Uber is putting $100 million into electric vehicle charging stations designed specifically for self-driving robotaxis in three major US cities. The move signals the ride-hailing giant's commitment to a future where autonomous vehicles power its platform.
Waymo Raises $16B, Expands Self-Driving Cars to 20+ Cities
The robotaxi company just secured the largest autonomous vehicle investment in history and plans to bring safer rides to Tokyo, London, and dozens of US cities. After 127 million miles and 90% fewer crashes than human drivers, the future of transportation is accelerating.