Новости за 05.03.2024

The Internet can be terrifying sometimes—but other times, it can be a magical place.

It’s never nice when someone you know gets fired.

But what makes it worse is when you’re expected to pick up their slack without extra compensation.

Bosses are out of touch at the best of times, and that’s what this painfully relatable TikTok sound is all about.

The sound

The buzziest sound on TikTok right now features a woman saying: “We just fired the person who does that but now you have been promoted! You are now one of my elite employees.”

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A job hunter confessed that she stayed on what was supposed to be a Zoom interview for 30 minutes after the people who were supposed to be conducting the interview didn't show. It seems that this wasn't a unique experience in what's been an increasingly frustrating job market for some.

ICYMI (in which case…how?), an event touted as an immersive "Willy Wonka experience" in Glasgow has been all over the news (and newsfeed) as of late thanks to its absolute absurdity. 

Right-wing activists are now calling for a boycott of Doritos after its European branch, Doritos Spain, announced on Monday it was partnering with 24-year-old transgender singer Samantha Hudson as its ambassador.

Thought your deleted social media posts were safe from prying eyes? Think again.

Outages on numerous social media platforms have led to conspiracy theories online regarding internet access and elections.

A woman says that the owner of her gym recently cited her for a dress code violation and said that it was his wife who was uncomfortable with the patron’s outfit choice.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) had a sharp rebuke to the pro-Palestine protesters who confronted her in a Brooklyn movie theater and accused her of not characterizing Israel's war in Gaza as a "genocide."

Hello fellow web crawlers! Andrew here. Welcome to today's edition of web_crawlr. 

While traveling in the technological age, there is a wide variety of advice offered to folks via social media, whether it is a list of recommended restaurants and cultural experiences, hacks to avoid fees for checked luggage, or enhanced safety protocols for traveling in areas that may be considered unsafe.

Six weeks ago, Democrats frustrated with President Joe Biden’s unwavering support for Israel felt voiceless. But a new ballot movement that started in one of the nation's tiniest states could explode across the country on Super Tuesday.

Earlier this month, a TikTok user took the platform by storm after recounting her experience buying a used Kia, only to have the dealership ask for the car to be returned. Now, there are some interesting developments to her story.

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley pulled off her first victory in the Republican primary contest on Sunday, blowing out former President Donald Trump in Washington D.C., 1,274 votes to 676. 

A user on TikTok is calling out Bank of America after claiming that they questioned an elderly customer about not using Zelle, a cash transfer service.

The highly anticipated sequel, Dune: Part Two, was released this past weekend to incredible acclaim and box-office success, and you better believe people online had all kinds of things to say about it.

In a captivating TikTok video that quickly went viral, amassing over 1.3 million views, Gabrielle Judge (@gabrielle_judge) unveils a profoundly personal and transformative moment: Her candid Zoom resignation from the corporate realm.

A server posted a viral storytime video on TikTok about a customer who ordered margaritas for teenage girls. 

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A concerned mom posted a viral video on TikTok after finding inappropriate messages sent to her daughter on Roblox. She urges parents to check their kids' Roblox settings. 

Allie Whitworth (@alliexwhitworth) has reached over 2.2 million views and 183,000 likes on her video. 

Whitworth has an on-screen caption on her video that says “Roblox PSA to parents.” She captioned her video, “It continues.” 

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Salty popcorn, soda, Skittles and… surveillance? These four words may not be exactly what you’d group together when thinking about a movie theater. 

In a revelation gaining traction on TikTok, Shyne (@shawtywhatmakesyoutiktok) exposes a dubious practice at a popular Atlanta strip club where he worked as a barback. Garnering over 550,000 views, his 1:58-minute clip delves into the murky world of liquor substitution, where expensive top-shelf brands are replaced with bottom-shelf liquor, unbeknownst to patrons. This deceit questions the integrity of the nightlife industry and raises serious concerns about consumer trust and legal compliance.

Wake up, babe. New Waffle House lore just dropped. The Georgia-based diner chain is a cultural phenomenon all on its own. According to FEMA, the status of Waffle House operation in a given area can measure the effects of a natural disaster. The restaurant’s gone viral for a waffle sandwich that stormed TikTok. Its sauce is the stuff of legend.

A woman went viral on TikTok after explaining why she believed she was going to get laid-off from her job the following day.

One of TikTok's more popular viral stars, Jordan (jordan_the_stallion8), recently had the internet whipped up with a delicious dive into nostalgia with a recipe for homemade Pop-Tarts.