Новости за 08.03.2024

As anyone shopping at retail stores in recent years can attest, efforts to curb shoplifting have become dramatic, both in scope and implementation. Many shoppers report going to retail locations and seeing all items behind glass, or noting that full aisles of certain stores have been sectioned off from shoppers.

Automated systems are a dream come true for businesses and consumers who yearn for transactional experiences without human contact. Theoretically, by automating these processes, companies can save money on employee overhead or use the human aspect for matters that require more involved variables like multi-tasking, and spur-of-the-moment requests.

We've all had embarrassing moments when we've had a little bit too much to drink, but for one Applebee's patron, her moment caused her to avoid the restaurant chain for good.

In case you haven't been watching Jeopardy this week, producer/writer/actor Ike Barinholtz has been competing on Jeopardy’s Tournament of Champions—and no, it’s not a celebrity episode. In fact, he's the first celebrity to partake in the series outside of the celebrity edition ever.

A woman warns users to keep an eye on their credit score after hers dropped 24 points overnight allegedly due to a six-year-old billing error from her phone company.

TikTokers are freaking out that some of their favorite beauty and skincare products that contain benzoyl peroxide, a long-running and common ingredient in acne treatment, could possibly be giving them cancer. This, understandably upset a lot of people who use items containing the compound to not only keep their faces gleaming but their armpits feeling fresh.

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Depending on who you are, self-checkout can be the most convenient option or the most frustrating.

After President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on Thursday night, Republicans put forward Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) to deliver the traditional response from the opposition party.

A word to the wise: if there is an economic crisis and the cost of food has reached astronomical new heights, maybe don't be the head of a multi-billion dollar corporation and tell people to eat cereal for dinner to help make ends meet.

As Israel faces mounting international backlash over its invasion of Gaza, it’s trying to revive interest in one of its signature initiatives—and turning to a former Nickelodeon star for help.

A woman claiming to make six figures and is a "responsible adult" claims she owes $26,000 in taxes this year—and she's aghast at the system making that her reality.

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In the era of the side gig, a new one has emerged: writing letters for $5 a piece. TikTok user Sarah Yates (@sarahjoyyates) plans to put this new side hustle to the test.

A Pizza Hut delivery driver allegedly texted his customer to complain that she didn't leave a tip, prompting her to vent on social media.

A customer got more than they bargained for when they ordered a cupcake from a vending machine in the airport.

While flat sheets do serve a purpose—they keep duvet covers protected as they are meant to separate you from it—many people have given up on them and simply use a fitted sheet and duvet.

Dollar Tree customers were disappointed to find out that the budget shopping spot they rely on keeps raising its prices, according to one shopper.

Car maintenance can be less straightforward for those who are not experienced in taking care of their vehicles. Because it can be both time-consuming and expensive, some drivers may look for shortcuts when it comes to regular maintenance, like oil changes.

In advance of President Joe Biden's State of the Union, he was confronted by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) who demanded he say the name of Laken Riley, the slain University of Georgia student police alleged was killed by a migrant.

A woman on TikTok says that she thinks she has cancer, but it’s going to cost over $700 just to get an initial consult with a doctor. 

Just because former Rep. George Santos was voted out of the House of Representatives doesn't mean he can't attend the State of the Union—or, at least he's proving that's the case. As a former member, it turns out, Santos still technically has floor rights to Congress.

Have you checked the expiration date on your cosmetics recently? Or even before buying them? If not, maybe it's time to start. An observant customer found one CVS with Solinotes body mists on its shelves in questionable quality. Luckily, the customer insisted these bottles don't get sold.

Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) was doing what we all were doing while waiting for President Joe Biden to start his State of the Union speech: scrolling on his phone, barely awake.

As he was walking up to deliver tonight's State of the Union, President Joe Biden encountered one of his most vocal critics: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) MTG was decked out entirely in MAGA gear, a red hat, and red blazer, attempting to catch the attention of Biden. It worked.