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Quiz: How populist were these politicians on the stump? The GuardianFrom Nigel Farage to Barack Obama, politicians of left and right have been called populist. But how populist were their campaign speeches? See if you can ... View the full article

'Suspect package' evacuations in Edinburgh and Dumfries BBC NewsPolice have carried out evacuations in Edinburgh and Dumfries over two reports of suspicious packages. The Halifax building on Princes Street, as well as ... View the full article

Google spin-off Waymo to sell Lidar it fought Uber on BBC NewsGoogle spin-off Waymo plans to sell the sensors it uses on its self-drive cars to other industries. The technology behind them was at the heart of legal action last ... View the full article

25 Bizarre Items Uber Riders Have Left Behind Mental FlossYou'd be surprised by the number of Uber passengers who leave their pets behind—including one person forgot their fish tank (with fish and water inside). View the full article

Prince Philip's most adorable family moments over the years Yahoo StyleIncluding some sweet moments with his grandchildren. View the full article

Whisky bottle sells for more than £600,000 in Edinburgh Edinburgh LiveIt has a label designed by the artist for a Beatles' album cover. View the full article

Comic Daniel Sloss' hilarious Edinburgh history lesson goes viral after US talk show appearance Edinburgh LiveThe comedian somehow managed to make jokes about the Black Death and Burke and Hare while chatting to Conan O'Brien. View the full article

Uber 'not criminally liable' for self-driving death BBC NewsUber will not face criminal charges for a fatal crash involving one of its self-driving cars. Prosecutors have ruled that the company is not criminally liable for the ... View the full article

Uber not criminally liable for fatal self-driving car crash in Arizona E&T MagazineA court has ruled that Uber is not criminally liable for a crash that occurred last year where one of its self-driving cars killed a pedestrian in Arizona. View the full article

Uber won't face criminal charges after its robo-car killed woman crossing street The RegisterThis month last year, one of Uber's self-driving cars operating in autonomous mode hit and killed Elaine Herzberg as she walked a bicycle across a road at night ... View the full article

Where do you find the world's super rich? Not in Sydney or Melbourne Sydney Morning HeraldWith their private jets and multiple houses, the world's mega-rich are the ultimate globetrotters. Yet about half of this elite population have their main residences ... View the full article

Ryanair flight declares emergency en route to Edinburgh as passenger takes ill Edinburgh LiveAn airliner from Portugal broadcast an emergency code as it flew over the UK. View the full article

Black cab clocks up a million miles on the streets of Edinburgh ExpressAlbert Smith bought his black cab in 2001 expecting it to last him three or four years. But, eighteen years later, the taxi – which he bought for £23,500 with 9,000 ... View the full article

Pupils in Edinburgh allowed to miss school to protest BBC NewsPupils will be allowed to miss school in Edinburgh in order to take part in a global climate crisis protest. City of Edinburgh Council said pupils could attend a ... View the full article

The UK's favourite pancake toppings revealed - and there is a clear favourite Chronicle LiveTaste buds differ around the country as Uber Eats reveal which region likes what on their beloved pancakes. View the full article

Reviews: Foxgloves/Nothing But The Gallows Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh, Three stars HeraldScotlandTheatre. View the full article

Grace Watson: Shake-up of employment rights needed for those working in ‘gig economy’ The ScotsmanWith the rise in web-based *service* firms, more and more people are signing up to self-employed contract roles. This trend has been nicknamed the 'gig ... View the full article

Edinburgh remains top UK location for hotel investment The Caterer.comEdinburgh is still the top location for hotel investment in the UK, with Belfast second and Liverpool third, thanks to strong performance and low buildi... View the full article

Uber driver found stabbed to death in NYC, Taxi Driver Federation offers $3,000 reward for arrest Daily MailGaniou Gandonou, 27, an Uber driver, was found seated in his black Toyota Camry with stab wounds to his neck and chest on Saturday night in the Bronx, and ... View the full article

Edinburgh cabbie clocks one million miles in ‘incredible taxi’ Edinburgh Evening NewsA PROUD Capital cabbie has praised his car's astronomical effort as it closes in on one million miles - the equivalent to the moon and back, twice. View the full article

Edinburgh cabbie clocks one million miles in ‘incredible taxi’ Edinburgh Evening NewsA PROUD Capital cabbie has praised his car's astronomical effort as it closes in on one million miles - the equivalent to the moon and back, twice. View the full article

Uber rival Lyft reveals growing loss as it files to go public The TelegraphUber rival Lyft has revealed it lost $911m (£689m) last year as it filed to go public in New York. View the full article

Uber drivers in London claim new congestion charge is 'discrimination' Mirror OnlineFrom April 8, Uber drivers will have to pay the £12.50 congestion charge to drive in central London. View the full article

Sadiq Khan's clampdown on Uber gives a taste of life in Corbyn's cronyist Britain Telegraph.co.ukIn recent weeks, London has resounded with the sound of horns as Uber drivers do battle with City Hall. View the full article

Man who groomed and raped girls in Edinburgh jailed BBC NewsA serial sex offender who groomed and abused girls as young as 12 after contacting them on social media has been jailed. Gavin Scoular, 24, was given a ... View the full article