A US court ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million to a woman who alleged she was raped by a driver, while in other news, a drone attack in Sudan killed at least 24 people fleeing fighting, according to a doctors group. Bitcoin also fell to its lowest level in 16 months, despite public support for cryptocurrency from Donald Trump. Emails also revealed Prince Andrew's relationship with financier David Rowland.
The Uber ruling, handed down in Arizona, could influence thousands of other cases against the ride-share company, according to BBC Technology. The jury deliberated for two days before finding Uber responsible for the driver's actions. The plaintiff, Jaylynn Dean, said she was sexually assaulted in the car. Uber stated its intention to appeal the verdict. The jury rejected additional claims of negligence and defective safety systems.
In Sudan, a drone attack by a paramilitary group killed at least 24 people, including eight children, as they fled fighting, reported The Guardian. The Sudan Doctors Network confirmed the attack on a vehicle carrying displaced families. The UN also reported the RSF hit an aid convoy in the state on Friday.
Meanwhile, the price of Bitcoin dropped to $60,000, its lowest point since September 2024, as reported by BBC Technology. This occurred despite former US President Donald Trump's support for cryptocurrency. "Those who bet too big, borrowed too much or assumed prices only go up are now finding out the hard way what real market volatility and risk management look like," Joshua Chu, co-chair of the Hong Kong Web3 Association, told Reuters.
Emails also revealed Prince Andrew's financial discussions with David Rowland, a controversial businessman, according to BBC Business. The emails showed Prince Andrew promoting Rowland's financial ventures while serving as the UK's trade envoy. However, Jeffrey Epstein appeared reluctant to engage with Rowland after being warned about the negative press surrounding him.
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