A federal jury found Uber liable for the sexual assault of a passenger and ordered the company to pay $8.5 million in damages, potentially setting a precedent for over 3,000 similar cases. Simultaneously, authorities in Spain continued searching for a missing woman swept away by a swollen river during Storm Leonardo, while EU regulators scrutinized TikTok's addictive design, and Waymo encountered challenges in Washington, D.C.
The Uber verdict, delivered in Phoenix, Arizona, marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battles against the ride-sharing giant. According to The Verge, the ruling could impact thousands of other cases consolidated in US federal court. The jury's decision highlights the company's responsibility in ensuring passenger safety.
Meanwhile, in Spain, the search for a 45-year-old woman missing since being swept away by a river in Malaga continued as Storm Leonardo battered Andalusia. Euronews reported that the woman was attempting to rescue her dog when the incident occurred. Police deployed air and canine teams in the search efforts. The storm also forced evacuations and road closures across the region, with engineers inspecting building foundations in Cadiz after water damage.
In other news, EU regulators expressed concerns over TikTok's addictive design, potentially putting the social media platform in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA). The Verge reported that the European Commission's preliminary findings could lead to significant fines and required changes to the app's design.
Waymo, the Alphabet subsidiary developing self-driving vehicle technology, faced difficulties in Washington, D.C. despite its expansion plans and recent funding round. Wired noted that the company, which operates robotaxis in six cities and plans to launch in a dozen others, has encountered a "rough patch" in the nation's capital, where it began testing in 2024.
Additionally, NASA continued to grapple with hydrogen leaks on the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, causing further delays. Ars Technica reported that the problem, which previously caused months of delays, resurfaced during a fueling test, pushing back the launch of the Artemis II mission until March.
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