American online food ordering and delivery platform
Rising gas prices have pressured households, but Uber, DoorDash and Instacart have largely beat earnings expectations. The firms are expanding value plays—membership programs, gas-relief payments and new services—to keep higher-income users engaged while preserving volumes.
A first-person account contrasts Spanish lunchtime traditions with typical US routines, illustrating how Spaniards spend midday hours socializing and dining. The piece reflects on a long-standing lifestyle that persists in Cartagena and similar cities.
Jonathan Rinderknecht has pleaded not guilty to federal charges linked to the Palisades Fire that destroyed thousands of homes and killed 12 people. Prosecutors say the New Year’s blaze began Jan. 1, 2025 and grew into a deadly inferno by Jan. 7. Defense argues he is being blamed for firefighting failures. Jury selection is underway in a Los Angeles federal court and the trial is expected to last about two weeks.
SpaceX has priced the largest IPO in history at $135 per share, raising about $75 billion and valuing the company around $1.75 trillion. The debut has sparked a debate on whether the stock can sustain momentum, while Musk’s broader empire—SpaceX, Starlink, xAI—gains attention as investors weigh the long-term profitability and strategic moves.
Cred’s leadership shift and Meta’s $900 million investment strengthen WhatsApp’s push into payments and business services. Kunal Shah departs Cred to lead WhatsApp; Miten Sampat becomes interim WhatsApp chief strategy officer as Cred scales toward an IPO.
Yum Brands has agreed to sell Pizza Hut in two deals valuing the chain at $2.7 billion: LongRange Capital will buy Pizza Hut outside mainland China for about $1.5 billion, while Yum China will buy the mainland China business for about $1.2 billion. The transactions are expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.
Federal and local investigators have opened probes after a Tesla Model 3 drove across a Katy, Texas, lawn and crashed into a home on 19 June, killing 76‑year‑old Martha Avila. The driver, Michael Butler, has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and remains jailed on $150,000 bond; the victim’s family has filed a wrongful‑death suit naming Tesla and Butler.
Shifting consumer behavior amid rising restaurant prices shows grocery prepared foods gaining ground as a substitute for dining out. Chains report softer sales in March as gas prices spike, while some offer value promotions to attract budget-minded customers.