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Trump’s tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be differentMumbai: On Wednesday, Uber launched a new feature allowing riders to share live location and trip details directly with police through the app's SOS integration switch. Uber will share with the police department complete driver details, the car's GPS, number, name, and colour in real-time, so that they can respond if the rider presses the SOS button on the app. Uber additionally introduced a pioneering audio recording capability for passengers within the app, whereby they can document audio if they experience discomfort or safety concerns during journeys. Uber maintains no access to the audio unless the passenger opts to present it within a safety report. It can be furnished to law enforcement authorities as evidence should a grievance arise against the driver. A third innovative feature utilised Machine Learning (Artificial Intelligence) ensuring women drivers have the option to exclusively accept women passengers, particularly beneficial during night-time hours. Implemented following driver feedback, this optional feature facilitated over 21,000 journeys nationwide, with few women drivers operating across MMR. "The SOS button (in app) integration with state police is a new feature apart from our 24x7 helpline on the app. It is designed to provide immediate support when every second counts. The feature is live in Telangana, and the pilot project was launched across Maharashtra," said Sooraj Nair, Head — Safety Operations, Uber India. Uber collaborated with Bengaluru-based NGO Durga, intensifying efforts to educate drivers regarding appropriate conduct, particularly concerning female passengers. Priya Varadarajan, founder of Durga, said: "This partnership will encompass sessions for drivers to comprehend and address the distinctive safety concerns of women passengers. Our emphasis will be on sensitising drivers to behave appropriately with women passengers and ensure their security throughout the journey." Uber additionally launched ‘Safety Preferences' whereby passengers can automatically activate technology-driven safety features during each journey. The feature enables passengers to customise their safety settings—from automatically sharing journey details with trusted contacts to enabling audio recording and RideCheck alerts. Passengers can configure safety features to activate based on time or location, such as night-time journeys or rides from specific localities.Friday's riot in Montreal is proof Trudeau’s Canada is broken, Poilievre says
Global markets faced turbulence by midday Wednesday as an unwinding of yen-dollar carry trades drove sharp losses in U.S. equities, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 falling 1.2% in intraday trading. Rising expectations that the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates in December pushed the dollar-yen pair down by 1.5%, marking its steepest drop since late September. This triggered a wave of “risk-off” sentiment, pressuring major indices. The S&P 500 dipped 0.5% by midday, on track to snap a seven-day winning streak, while small caps in the Russell 2000 remained relatively steady. Treasury yields fell significantly as fresh economic data failed to stoke concerns about an imminent change in the Federal Reserve's interest rate path. The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized 2.8% in the third quarter, according to a second estimate that matched earlier print. October's Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, also came in line with forecasts, showing a modest uptick. Traders continue to bet on easier monetary policy, with Fed funds futures pricing in a 70% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut at the Dec. 18 meeting. In commodities market, gold inched up by 0.2%, while oil prices fell by 1% to $68 a barrel, heading for a three-day decline. Natural gas plummeted 7%, amid less cold weather forecasts reducing the outlook for heating demand. Meanwhile, cryptocurrencies reversed their recent losing streak. Bitcoin BTC/USD rallied nearly 5% to above $96,000, while Ethereum ETH/USD surged more than 7%, hitting price levels last seen in late June 2024. Major Indices Price Chg % Russell 2000 2,424.01 0.0% Dow Jones 44,747.65 -0.3% S&P 500 5,994.06 -0.5% Nasdaq 100 20,682.38 -1.2% According to Benzinga Pro data: The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust SPY edged 0.4% lower to $598.35. The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average DIA eased 0.2% to $448.13. The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series QQQ fell 1.1% to $503.71. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF IWM inched 0.1% up to $241.01. The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund XLRE outperformed, rising 1%. The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund XLK lagged, down 1.9%. Semiconductor stocks, as tracked by the iShares Semiconductor ETF SOXX , witnessed broad-based declines amid rising trade tensions between U.S. and China following Donald Trump’s pledge to raise tariffs. Micron Technologies Inc. MU , Marvell Technology Inc. MRVL and Arm Holdings plc ARM were among the weakest performers, with drops of about 4.4%. Crypto-linked stocks rebounded after sharp drops witnessed a day earlier. Shares of Bit Digital Inc. BTBT were up 16%, while Riot Platforms Inc. RIOT and MARA Holdings Inc. MARA were up by 9% and 6%, respectively. Dell Technologies Inc. DELL tumbled by over 11% in reaction to earnings. Other stocks reacting to quarterly results were Crowdstrike Holdings Inc. CRWD , down 5.1%; Workday Inc. WDAY , down 5.2%; Autodesk Inc. ADSK , down 8%; HP Inc. HPQ , down 12% and Nutanix Inc. NTNX , down over 6%. Read Now: US–Mexico Trade Tensions Escalate As Mexican Peso Hits August 2022 Lows: Why Is Auto Industry Most At Risk? Photo: Shutterstock © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.49ers' visit gives Packers a chance to damage the playoff hopes of their postseason nemesis
Kahramaa chief heads Qatari delegation to Arab Water CouncilNikki Kaye was an MP for Auckland Central. Photo: RNZ A close friend of Kaye's, who did not want to be named, told RNZ she passed away after a long battle with cancer. Prime Minster Christopher Luxon and Deputy Leader of the National Party Nicola Willis led tributes for the MP, describing her today as a "cherished colleague and friend". Kaye represented the Auckland Central electorate and had been a deputy leader during her time at Parliament. “Nikki’s contribution to our party, her community, and New Zealand has left an indelible mark. Her tireless dedication, sharp intellect, and tenacity earned her the respect of people across the political spectrum,” Mr Luxon said in a statement this morning. “Nikki was a remarkable person and a crusader for what she believed in, and her contribution has left our country in a better place.” Willis said Kaye was one of the bravest Parliamentarians New Zealand has seen. "She was not only a colleague, but a brilliant friend to many of us. She was fiercely committed to her constituents and her values and she contributed so much of her soul to this country party and our party. “Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time." Devastating news. Nikki was one of the bravest parliamentarians New Zealand has had, fiercely advancing the liberal values and causes she believed in. She loved the National Party and contributed so much of her soul to it. I will be forever grateful for the contribution she made... — Nicola Willis (@NicolaWillisMP) November 25, 2024 Other colleagues also praised Kaye for her "caring heart" and "ferocious energy". Health Minister Dr Shane Reti said he was saddened by the news of her death. He said she made a valued contribution to education and he would miss her as a friend and colleague. Former National MP Maggie Barry posted on Facebook today a picture of them with the caption: "farewell my friend". Kaye was in Parliament for 12 years, entering in 2008 aged 28, before announcing in July 2020 she wouldn't contest the upcoming election. Kaye had worked for Bill English when he was Leader of the Opposition in 2002. In January 2013, she was appointed to Cabinet by then-Prime Minister Sir John Key, eventually holding ministerial (and associate) responsibilities for ACC, Civil Defence, Education, Food Safety, Immigration, Youth and Youth Affairs over the next seven years. In 2016, Kaye took leave after being diagnosed with breast cancer at 36 and returned to Parliament and her ministerial roles in 2017 after successful treatment. She held the electorate of Auckland Central during her entire time in Parliament, overthrowing Labour's Judith Tizard in 2008, and was the first National MP to win the electorate. She became the Deputy Leader of the National Party in May 2020 when Muller took over from Simon Bridges. A beautiful soul with a deeply caring heart fueled by a ferocious energy to serve her party, community and country often at the expense of her own health. I will miss her dearly. Rest in peace Nikki — Todd Muller (@toddmullerBoP) November 25, 2024 Kaye has always been more on the socially liberal side of the National Party, voting in favour of MP Louisa Wall's Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Act 2013, allowing same-sex couples to legally marry. In an interview with RNZ's Nine to Noon programme in 2020, Kaye spoke about having breast cancer. "The other thing is, being diagnosed with breast cancer, and I've not talked in detail about my health before, I don't see life as a situation whereby you can always plan things and my view is that you have to live every moment and I have given everything to the party and the country," she said in tears. "You have to know when your time is up and you've given it your all."
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