We witnessed the rapid emergence of the ride-sharing industry, but do we have enough info about the process and what changes the new model produces? Often touted as the new sharing economy, the model represented by companies like Uber and Airbnb do not have much in common with ‘sharing’ as an intimate and non-monetary relation. The new business model is raw market capitalism attempting to dodge … [Read more...]
Los Angeles-Area Serial Killer Shooting 7 People
A man was apprehended after opening fire on the streets of Los Angeles for five days straight. The police are calling him a serial killer after shooting and killing 7 people. Kirk Albanese, Deputy Chief, revealed at a news conference on Tuesday night, that the man had shot and killed three people and two dogs and four more people were injured and are in the hospital in critical condition. … [Read more...]
Stolen Tesla Car Crashes and Burns in L.A.
This morning, L.A.’s La Brea Avenue was closed down, after a stolen Tesla car ended a police pursuit by catching fire and eventually splitting into two. The chase, which took place early Friday morning and ended in West Hollywood, was reported by Eric Spillman for KTLA 5 Morning News. At the time of the news report, it was yet unclear whether or not the car had been stolen, but the authorities … [Read more...]
