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Extra Extra: Does NYC need autonomous Ubers?
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Published May 15, 2025
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It’s Thursday afternoon in New York City, where dozens of performers auditioned for a coveted spot in the subway system.
Here’s what else is happening:
- The mayor of Hoboken, New Jersey said he might sue the New Jersey Turnpike Authority in an attempt to stop the agency’s plans to expand the Turnpike.
- Pope Leo XIV's new Instagram account already has more than 12 million followers. Are you one of them?
- These seasonal Costco ice cream sandwiches that garnered a cult following last year have returned.
- New York City won’t be getting any autonomous Ubers any time soon.
- But we do have a garbage and rat walking tour now.
- And soon: a pigeon festival.
- Vietnamese coffee is in.
- ‘Dry texting’ is out.
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