Uber, Lyft sell virtually identical rides at vastly different prices, offer fake discounts using AI-driven pricing: bombshell investigation

Uber and Lyft have been using black-box, AI-driven pricing tactics to sell virtually identical rides at vastly different price points – and even offer fake discounts to entice customers, a stunning new investigation revealed. In tests conducted for select routes across 17 states in March and April 2026, the median price difference between the lowest and highest fares for rides ordered at nearly the exact same time was a whopping 50%, according to a Consumer Reports investigation published Tuesday. The two most popular ride-hailing apps in the US also frequently woo customers with promotions – but nearly 11% of all…

Macron says he had a ‘difficult’ meeting with President Trump

EVIAN – French President Emmanuel Macron revealed he had a “difficult” meeting with President Trump on Monday evening. The tension in their one-on-one meeting is reflective of the strained relationship Trump has with Macron and other European leaders, who remain frustrated that the American president started a war with Iran,…

Housing report cards crown Midwest, South as leaders as 6 states fail out

The states with the best affordability for homebuyers and that are facilitating the most construction of new homes are centered in the Midwest and South, according to a new report. Realtor.com released the 2026 edition of its housing report cards for all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, which showed that states…

Trump boasts perfect endorsement record in 118 GOP primaries so far in 2026

WASHINGTON — President Trump is the undisputed GOP kingpin. The 79-year-old is reveling in a perfect endorsement track record across 118 Republican House, Senate, and gubernatorial primaries this cycle, illustrating how his influence within the party is stronger than it’s ever been. “After years of weak globalists and elitists leading our…

Another Hollywood star breaks cover to back Spencer Pratt for LA mayor

Hollywood star Dennis Quaid has come out in support of Spencer Pratt for Los Angeles mayor — in another sign Hollywood is coming around to his candidacy. The actor, who starred in “Far from Heaven,” “The Big Easy” and “The Substance,” backed the independent candidate in a Fox News interview…

Jayden Daniels breaks silence on  Brandon Aiyuk’s tense 49ers standoff

The Brandon Aiyuk saga continues to hover over the 49ers, and now one of his closest football friends is weighing in, even if he insists he has no control over what happens next. Speaking to reporters during Commanders OTAs, Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels was asked about the swirling trade rumors…

Official Dem account drops F-bomb on Stephen Miller in social media spat

WASHINGTON — The gloves are coming off. Democrats dropped an F-bomb on White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller after he referred to Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico as “transgender.” The foul-mouthed slight came after Miller trashed their celebration of the Texas primary contests and needled red state…

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