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[^2]\n\nAccording to a Bloomberg report, the shutdowns are part of a wider restructuring under Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, which includes cutting 3,300 jobs, about 10% of the workforce, and refocusing on autonomous vehicles. [^3]\n\nUber shut down its ride-hailing services in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect on September 2, 2025, as part of a global restructuring. [^4]\n\nThe BBC's Tokyo correspondent, Kurumi Mori, tested Japan's latest viral food trend involving instant noodles prepared with cold water. [^5]\n\nWincanton Racecourse needs steady rainfall to avoid canceling its opening fixture for the second year running, according to Tom Ryall of the BBC. [^6]\n\nThe project CEEFAX Station, created by [M7TJF], adapts teletext technology for use on amateur radio bands. [^7]\n\nA BBC Sport statement attributed the cancellation to changing audience behaviors and the need to make tough financial decisions to meet savings requirements for licence fee payers. [^8]\n\nSki Sunday first aired in 1978 and featured the best of winter sports action with Ed Leigh and Chemmy Alcott as its most recent presenting team. [^9]\n\nThe BBC has documented the destruction caused by the floods, releasing videos showing the aftermath and rescue efforts. [^10]\n\nVideos show a village that was once inhabited is now barren land due to the floods. [^11]\n\nAccording to BBC News, Uber said it would support affected employees and drivers, and its help centre would remain open in Nigeria and Uganda until September 23 to address outstanding issues. 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