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  • Alameda County joins national lawsuit challenging Uber’s subscription practices

Also on today's calendar: Winter Makers Market — A Mindful Market Collab and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Fog in the morning; some sun, with a high of 58 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 64, low: 55.
  • Saturday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Uber Engaged In 'Deceptive' Practices Over Subscription Services, Lawsuit Says (patch.com) — Alameda County residents should know their district attorney has joined a sweeping Federal Trade Commission lawsuit accusing Uber of deceptive subscription practices tied to its Uber One service. The case alleges customers were charged without clear consent, did not receive promised savings, and faced a maze of screens to cancel, while Uber strongly denies the claims and vows to fight them in court.
   

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