Новости за 26.09.2023

Earlier this month, a user on TikTok sparked discussion after detailing the paranoia she feels while watching Starbucks workers make drinks. Constantly minding the counter, she said in the video, made her feel like Starbucks workers considered her to be impatient.

A house cleaner shared five hard-to-clean items in people's homes that she advised against having.

A Brigham Young University student member of the Black Menaces, an activism group on campus, says he was followed around by a student and faculty member while recording videos for the group.

After a weekend of deliberations, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) announced on Sunday night that they have come to a tentative agreement for 3-year-contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) — one they assure writers is “exceptional” and guarantees substantial “gains and protections.” Some of the major concerns of the writers that have been addressed include fair pay, sustainable staffing structures, streaming residuals, and the future of AI in the writers’ room. Читать дальше...

A woman issued a public service announcement, warning viewers about a “fast fashion tactic” Zara uses to deceive shoppers.

If you have Amazon Prime, there's a chance you're missing out on a major perk.

An Alaska man named Joshua Wahl who posted videos on YouTube under the name Laseranon was charged on Monday with cyberstalking, reported the Court Watch newsletter, after repeatedly threatening a Florida sheriff.

With a predominately Gen Z and millennial audience, TikTok has become the perfect app for young women to document their dating experiences—the good, the bad, and in the case of TikTok user Winta Zesu (@winta_zesu), the borderline unbelievable.

An Instacart shopper is criticizing the company for not sharing any of the wealth it earned after the popular delivery application went public on the stock market, electing to show its appreciation for its employees by creating an algorithm-based "Spotify Wrapped" style presentation delineating their on-the-job statistics.

An Olive Garden customer expecting a bounty of never-ending pasta instead found disappointment—with the never-ending pasta ending before it even started.

Alibaba is one of the largest online commerce businesses. Last year alone, its online sites reached $248 billion. By some barometers, it's even bigger than Amazon.com.

With restaurant prices going up, it’s no surprise that many are finding it difficult to dine out. According to a Morning Consult survey from June of last year, 84% of respondents claimed that they were eating out less often due to inflation. Many polled also claimed that inflation has changed their dining habits in other ways, including purchasing less meat and produce.

Living with roommates can have its difficulties. From messy folks who think that taking out the trash is more of a suggestion and less of a necessity, to people who believe that rent due dates are a myth. And then there are roommates who believe that the personal belongings of the people they live with are communal items.

A business advisor went viral on TikTok after sharing how low-income, single mothers can get their cars repaired for cheap.

Live-streaming platform Kick launched just under a year ago, promising to be a platform made for creators, by creators. Its promises were enticing: offering the friendliest revenue split in the industry, only taking five percent of subscription revenue earned on the platform (Twitch takes 30 percent for “Partners,” 50 percent for other streamers), and recently launching a Creator Program where up-and-coming creators could earn a salary just for streaming. 

As the number of job openings in the U.S. declines and job hunting frustrations soar, veteran technology recruiter Tejal (@caffeinatedcareees) is here to tell discouraged seekers that it's not you; it's the job market. 

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is beginning the process of restoring net neutrality rules that were axed during former President Donald Trump administration.

Hello fellow citizens of the internet! Andrew here. Welcome to today's edition of web_crawlr. 

When bargain shopping, it can be especially disheartening when a "discounted" item has actually had its price raised.

A woman used a reverse image search to discover that her Tinder match was catfishing as a college football player.

The popular right-wing internet personality Phillip Buchanan, known online as "Catturd," was reportedly swatted on Monday while recording an episode of his podcast.

Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, who testified publicly during congressional hearings on the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, squashed claims that she at one point dated Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.).

Anyone who's flown in an airplane has heard the repeated warnings from flight attendants not to smoke in the airplane bathroom and seen signage posted all over. For anyone who's thought that it can't be a big deal to break the law, a flight attendant shared exactly what the consequences are when a customer vapes or smokes in an airplane bathroom.

Instacart allows customers around the United States to have groceries delivered to their homes. However, things don’t always work out as seamlessly as that brief description may imply. Instacart customers have complained about everything from strange replacements to theft, while drivers have shared their negative experiences with picky customers and stingy tippers.

Every day, more and more household items, from toothpaste to laundry detergent, are being locked up at major retailers like Target, Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens. This practice is leaving shoppers frustrated and impatient.