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Texas Tesla crash leads to manslaughter charge
us-news7 days ago

Texas Tesla crash leads to manslaughter charge

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.

via NBC News|
#autopilot#doordash#full-self-driving
Katy Tesla Crash Sparks Manslaughter Charge
crime8 days ago

Katy Tesla Crash Sparks Manslaughter Charge

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.

via Fox News|
#autopilot#crime#doordash
Caregiver Reworks Food Access as Mom’s Cancer Progresses, Sparking Family Clash
life-and-drama18 days ago

Caregiver Reworks Food Access as Mom’s Cancer Progresses, Sparking Family Clash

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.

via TwistedSifter|
#adult-child#cancer#caregiving
White House DoorDash PR Stunt Draws Backlash Over Its Staged Delivery
politics2 months ago

White House DoorDash PR Stunt Draws Backlash Over Its Staged Delivery

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.

via Gizmodo|
#doordash#no-tax-on-tips#politics
DoorDash Grandma Sparks Political Stir with White House McDonald’s Drop-Off
politics2 months ago

DoorDash Grandma Sparks Political Stir with White House McDonald’s Drop-Off

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.

via The Daily Beast|
#donald-j-trump#doordash#mcdonalds
White House Surprise: Trump Invites DoorDash Driver to Spotlight No-Tax-On-Tips Policy
politics2 months ago

White House Surprise: Trump Invites DoorDash Driver to Spotlight No-Tax-On-Tips Policy

President Trump invited DoorDash driver Sharon Simmons to the White House after she delivered McDonald’s, using the moment to promote the no-tax-on-tips policy that she credits with boosting her income as her husband battles cancer. Simmons, a Arkansas grandmother with thousands of deliveries, described the policy as helpful, while Trump pressed her on voting and gender-in-sports questions during the impromptu press event.

via CBS News|
#doordash#politics#sharon-simmons
DoorDash's Tasks App Reveals the Low-Paid Reality of AI Training Work
technology3 months ago

DoorDash's Tasks App Reveals the Low-Paid Reality of AI Training Work

A WIRED tester tries DoorDash’s Tasks app, which pays people to film themselves performing everyday activities to generate training data for AI and robotics. Tasks include laundry, cooking eggs, and park walks, with upfront rates around $15/hour but actual earnings prove meager (under $10 after a few tasks) due to strict filming rules and time caps. The app also restricts certain locations and raises concerns about privacy in public spaces, the sustainability of low-wage gig work for AI development, and the broader implications for workers in the AI data‑labeling ecosystem.

via WIRED|
#ai#data-labeling#doordash
Strangers Rally to Fund a 78-Year-Old DoorDash Driver’s Retirement
society3 months ago

Strangers Rally to Fund a 78-Year-Old DoorDash Driver’s Retirement

A 78-year-old DoorDash driver, Richard Pulley, and his wife faced retirement poverty, prompting a passerby who saw him on a doorbell cam to start a GoFundMe. The campaign has raised over $900,000 toward a $1.1 million goal to fund their retirement, highlighting the challenges older workers face in low-wage, gig-economy jobs and the shrinking availability of traditional pensions.

via The Takeout|
#doordash#elderly-workers#gig-economy