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Cardinals prospect Joshua Báez, who once drove for DoorDash, erupted in his MLB debut by going 3-for-4 with three home runs and five RBIs, becoming the first player to homer in each of his first three at-bats. He previously hit 34 HR with 90 RBI and 21 stolen bases at Triple-A Memphis and could stick with the majors for the rest of the season.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing backlash after claiming a $104 million uptick in delivery tips resulted from changes to tipping in Uber Eats and DoorDash, a reform critics say was enacted before his term by the City Council and simply enforced during his administration. Supporters say the city is enforcing laws to put money back in workers' pockets; conservatives contend residents are paying higher costs and double-paying tips, accusing Mamdani of taking credit for work begun prior to his tenure.
DoorDash unveiled its own in-house drone-delivery program, DoorDash Air, after receiving FAA certification to operate commercial drone deliveries in the U.S. Developed by DoorDash Labs, the initiative will be integrated into the delivery app and aims to augment its multi-modal network with autonomous aircraft, though no timeline for full deployment was announced. The company will continue collaborating with Wing and Flytrex while building its own drone infrastructure as part of a broader effort to reduce reliance on human couriers and broaden its logistics capabilities.
DoorDash’s State of Local Commerce finds that the price of a cheeseburger, fries and a soda varies widely by city, with Austin, Texas offering the cheapest combo at $12.94 and Anchorage, Alaska the most expensive at $28.28. The ten best‑value cities cluster in the Midwest and Texas, reflecting locally lower operating costs like labor and rent. Overall, the price of the basket rose about 3.2% year over year, and the Cheeseburger Index is one of three affordability measures DoorDash uses to illustrate how local economies shape everyday prices.
A Texas man, Michael David Butler, 44, has been charged with manslaughter after his Tesla Model 3, allegedly in Full Self-Driving mode, crashed into Martha Avila’s Katy home, killing a 76-year-old grandmother. Butler told investigators he was delivering with DoorDash, had the music on, and later passed out; the car reached 73 mph with no brake applied. Tesla disputes his account, noting Autopilot requires driver attentiveness, while the NHTSA is investigating; bail was set at $150,000 with an ankle monitor, and Avila’s family has filed a wrongful-death suit against Tesla alleging defective self-driving systems.
A 44-year-old man, Michael David Butler, has been charged with manslaughter after his Tesla Model 3—reported with Autopilot engaged—crashed into a Katy, Texas home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila. Butler allegedly passed out during a DoorDash delivery and later told investigators the vehicle was on Autopilot; authorities say the car reached about 73 mph with no braking before the crash. Tesla disputes his account. Avila died from injuries sustained in the crash; Butler bailed on $150,000 bond and must wear an ankle monitor. Avila’s family has sued Tesla, alleging negligence.
A son cuts his sick mother’s DoorDash card after her cancer worsens and she struggles to use a phone, leading to wasted orders and mounting costs. He proposes a staff-assisted delivery system to ensure she actually gets meals, but family members argue about who should provide for her. The Reddit AITA post explores whether he was wrong to limit access, highlighting the tension between caregiving duties and financial strain.
Brooklyn Beckham reportedly earned about $1 million for a DoorDash ad tied to the World Cup, a campaign that critics say exploits a family feud and sparked backlash from relatives and fans.
A DoorDash driver reportedly left a warning note before realizing the customer had a cash tip ready, a clip that’s resurfaced online and sparked renewed debate about tipping norms in the gig-economy and whether tips should be expected or included in base pay.
DoorDash announced a $50 million gas-price relief initiative to help its delivery workers offset rising fuel costs, reflecting continued efforts to support gig-economy drivers amid higher gasoline prices.
Trump admitted the White House DoorDash delivery stunt, used to promote his "no tax on tips" policy, was tacky. He referenced the staged handoff with a DoorDash driver wearing a "DoorDash Grandma" shirt and a grandmother driver (Sharon Simmons), blamed staff for the idea, and framed such stunts as political theater that can still yield wins.
Trump staged a White House DoorDash delivery to spotlight the No Tax on Tips provision of the bipartisan One Big Beautiful Bill, but the moment drew online questions about staging as the Dasher Sharon Simmons was identified and DoorDash’s PR chief insisted she was a real worker, not a paid actor. Some outlets failed to label the event as planned, fueling backlash and conspiracy claims. The policy takes effect in 2025 and is part of broader bill changes including Medicaid/SNAP cuts and expanded work requirements that critics say Trump did not address during the stunt.
Sharon Simmons, a Fayetteville grandmother of 10 and DoorDash driver, delivered McDonald’s to President Trump at the White House in a publicity stunt tied to the No Tax on Tips policy; DoorDash says it wasn’t staged, and Simmons has publicly supported the policy, which she credits with saving money for her husband’s cancer treatment, while the optics drew scrutiny from critics about manipulation.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom mocked Donald Trump's DoorDash stunt, highlighting the irony of a publicity moment tied to a tax break on tip income. The awkward exchange with DoorDasher Sharon Simmons at the White House was amplified by Newsom's team on X, as Trump faced mixed reactions to the stunt.
President Donald Trump reportedly tipped a DoorDash driver $100 after delivering McDonald’s to the Oval Office, a moment captured in AP photos.