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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1920, Randolph Quirk, Manx linguist and academic (died 2017) was born. In 1985, Ismael Londt, Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer was born. In 1989, Nick Palmieri, American ice hockey player was born. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2013, Amar Bose, American businessman, founded the Bose Corporation (born 1929) passed away. In 2014, Jamil Ahmad, Pakistani author (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Waymo and Uber quietly part ways in Phoenix after nearly three years of robotaxi collaboration
Waymo robotaxis are no longer available on Uber’s app in Phoenix, ending a nearly three-year partnership in the city that served as the first test of whether the two former courtroom rivals could work together. Both companies confirmed the split to TechCrunch on Monday. Waymo said the vehicles have already been folded back into its [] This story continues at The Next Web
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Quartz
· Jun 23, 2026
The driverless car squeeze
Waymo’s rapid robotaxi expansion is accelerating the shift to autonomous vehicles, squeezing Uber and Lyft drivers
Inc.com
· Jun 30, 2026
Uber and Waymo Just Ended Their Phoenix Robotaxi Partnership. The Bigger Fight Is What Comes Next
In the Arizona city, users can no longer request a Waymo through Uber. The change represents a larger battle over who will control the future of robotaxis.
The Wall Street Journal - Business
· Jun 28, 2026
The AI Startup Challenging Tesla and Waymo in the Race to Automate Driving
Wayve is emerging as a go-to partner for traditional automakers trying to keep up with Silicon Valley.
The Next Web
· Jun 24, 2026
Agility Robotics is reportedly going public via a $2.5B SPAC deal
Agility Robotics, the Oregon startup behind the bipedal Digit robot, is in talks to go public through a merger with a special-purpose acquisition company in a deal valuing it at about 2.5bn, according to Wall Street Journal. The terms have not been confirmed, the SPAC partner has not been named, and the company has not [] This story continues at The Next Web
Washington Examiner
· Jul 8, 2026
Waymo to offer driverless rides in four more US cities
Waymo announced it will begin offering robotaxi rides in four new cities: Las Vegas, Denver, San Diego, and Tampa, Florida. The company was already providing rides to passengers in over 10 cities. After the expansion, it expects to first offer rides to employees in the coming weeks, then expand to the general public, it said Wednesday. []
Off The Press
· Jul 7, 2026
Chinese lidar maker with Nvidia ties accused of being cyber risk for US
Robots on the factory floor. Self-driving vehicles on the Las Vegas strip. Even a substitute for man’s best friend — the robotic dog. They are all part of the physical artificial intelligence buildout that depends on high-tech, low-cost lidar, the critical sensors that allow these technologies to see their surroundings. And at the heart of []...Click to read more
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Related coverage for "Waymo and Uber quietly part ways in Phoenix after nearly three years of robotaxi collaboration": Quartz — The driverless car squeeze. Inc.com — Uber and Waymo Just Ended Their Phoenix Robotaxi Partnership. The Bigger Fight Is What Comes Next. The Wall Street Journal - Business — The AI Startup Challenging Tesla and Waymo in the Race to Automate Driving. The Next Web — Agility Robotics is reportedly going public via a $2.5B SPAC deal. Washington Examiner — Waymo to offer driverless rides in four more US cities. Off The Press — Chinese lidar maker with Nvidia ties accused of being cyber risk for US