American online food ordering and delivery platform
Rising gas prices, driven by the Iran war, have increased costs for US, Canadian, and Australian drivers. Companies are offering incentives, but drivers face reduced earnings and higher expenses. The US IRS is urged to raise mileage deductions to offset costs.
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.
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.