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Welcome to TechCrunch Mobility. A hub for learning about the future of transportation and how AI is playing a role now more than ever. To receive this in your inbox, sign up for free here. Just click on TechCrunch Mobility. A few weeks ago, I wrote about how Uber seems to be everywhere at once in the emerging field of self-driving technology. The Financial Times has now published the numbers. The FT calculates that Uber has spent more than $10 billion to buy self-driving cars and take stakes in companies developing the technology, according to public records and discussions with…

Reuters — On Saturday, a man in his 80s issued what appears to be the first formal apology by a French person for his family’s role in transatlantic slavery, saying he hoped other countries, including the government, would follow suit. Pierre Guyon de Princes’ ancestors were ship owners who were based in Nantes, France’s largest transatlantic slave port, transported approximately 4,500 enslaved Africans, and owned plantations in the Caribbean. Guyon de Princes said other French families must also confront their historical ties to slavery and that the state should go beyond symbolic actions to address the past, including through reparations.…

“We still have a big mission to accomplish and a lot of work remains.”Nuno Espirito Santo wasn’t enamored when Sky Sports spoke to him on Friday. That was his mindset after his team beat Wolves 4-0 to move out of the relegation zone, and he expected it to be his mindset even if Tottenham drew with Brighton on Saturday. The result ensures that West Ham are out of the bottom three ahead of the Monday Night Football trip to Crystal Palace. “Let’s ignore the standings and focus on what we have to do in each match,” he urged.That could be…

Monitoring and analytics company Palantir recently posted a “brief” 22-part summary of CEO Alexander Karp’s book, “The Technological Republic.” “Technology Republic,” written by Karp and Palantir Executive Director Nicholas Zamiska, was published last year and the authors described it as “the beginning of clarifying the theory” behind Palantir’s work. (One reviewer said it was “not a book, but part of a company’s sales materials.”) Since then, the company’s ideological leanings have come under increased scrutiny as tech industry insiders debate Palantir’s work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and as the company positions itself as an organization working in defense…

Paul Bradbury | Ojo Images | Getty ImagesCollege graduates in the Class of 2026 are stepping into a much different student loan environment. Compared to previous years, there are fewer repayment options and rules regarding debt forgiveness have become stricter.The changes to the federal lending system follow the passage of President Donald Trump’s “Big and Beautiful Act” last year and other policy changes enacted by the Trump administration. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, approximately 2 million students earn a bachelor’s degree each year. Roughly 60% of these students have education loans, with an average balance of about…

Tottenham have condemned “vile and dehumanizing racism” aimed at defender Kevin Danso after Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Brighton.Georginio Rutter scored Brighton’s equalizer in stoppage time, leaving Spurs in the relegation zone.The club announced that it had reported racist abuse towards the Austrian center back on social media to the police.Danso himself also commented on the comments, posting on his Instagram page: “Yesterday was not the result we needed. We gave everything, we learned, we move. I saw the comments. Racist abuse has no place in this game or anywhere. But it doesn’t define me and it won’t distract me from…

When thinking about what makes a successful relationship, people instinctively focus on big things like communication, trust, commitment, honesty, and shared values.But as psychologists who study couples, we find that the happiest people pay attention to the small moments that have a big impact every day. They create consistent rituals that help them stay connected, even when life gets busy. One of the most powerful is the Sunday reset.This isn’t formal or time-consuming, but it provides the perfect platform for couples to regularly reflect and recalibrate before starting their week together. Here are five things the strongest couples make time…

A controversial late penalty saved Ipswich from a 2-2 draw with promotion rivals Middlesbrough and returned Kieran McKenna’s side to the top two spots in the Championship standings.After David Strelek’s opening goal was canceled out by Casey McAteer, Tommy Conway’s close-range goal (64 points) restored Boro’s lead and looked level on points with Ipswich, but Jack Clarke’s penalty with three minutes left saw Ipswich level. Despite having minimal contact with Adilson Maranda, a penalty was awarded after George Hurst went down in the area. Referee Jared Gillett pointed to the spot without hesitation, and Clark confidently pointed to the spot…

A recent agreement between Amazon and the U.S. Postal Service will reduce the number of packages Amazon ships via USPS, meaning small businesses and consumers, especially those in rural areas, could face higher shipping costs and less reliable delivery service. The recently proposed changes to the agreement, which still require approval from the Postal Regulatory Commission, would reduce Amazon’s shipments by about 20% (about 200 million a year) through the service as it moves more deliveries to its own network. The change will force the USPS to spread the cost of its national delivery network over fewer packages, putting pressure…

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright attends a House Energy Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on the Trump administration’s fiscal year 2027 budget request for the Department of Energy at the Capitol on April 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. Nathan Howard | ReutersEnergy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that gas prices may not fall below $3 until next year as the U.S. war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continue to wreak havoc on energy markets. Asked on CNN’s “State of the Union” when prices would return to pre-war levels, Wright said: “I don’t know, it might happen later…