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A Black tech worker is highlighting on TikTok racist statements he endured from his white manager who he says inhibited him from getting a $5,000 bonus. 

A restaurant server went to TikTok to complain about "the crunchiest mom" who had issues with the limited and unhealthy options on her restaurant's kids' menu, and commenters far and wide felt her frustration.

Don't you hate it when you lay down for an hour-long nap that turns into a 3-hour REM ancient slumber? Well, the same thing happened to TikToker @queenquteepey, but instead of three hours, she slept for 12—and allegedly completely missed a shift for work.

Covering shifts and arriving on time is just part of the game when it comes to working in retail. However, one TikToker's video about her boundaries at work, which led her to refuse to cover a co-worker's shift when they were 20 minutes late, has resonated with viewers.

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

Dalton Clodfelter was barely old enough to drive when an angry white mob descended on Charlottesville, Virginia at Unite the Right in 2017, parading across the University of Virginia’s grounds with lit tiki torches. The event left three people dead, others beaten, and led to nearly a dozen arrests. It also launched the career of one of the most infamous Zoomer white nationalists, Nick Fuentes. 

A viral TikToker says he experienced ultimate shame when his debit card got declined while shopping at Dollar Tree.

While cheating has always been a problem in education, the pivot to online education that took place during the pandemic provided students with brand-new opportunities to cheat.

A McDonald’s worker on TikTok has sparked discussion after posting a video documenting the process of allegedly making a couple’s order for their wedding.

People making weird food on TikTok for clicks has just become part of the app's ecosystem, but now there is an easy way to address (and avoid) these food crimes.

It's not uncommon for workers to try and collect a paycheck without actually doing any work at their jobs. Some people take this concept further than the typical case of time theft and don't even bother showing up for years, hoping they'll fade away in a larger system while still receiving that biweekly direct deposit.

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The new chair of the Michigan Republican Party, Kristina Karamo, is a conspiracy theorist to the nth degree.

QAnon influencer Juan O. Savin recruited Karamo for her recent unsuccessful bid for Michigan Secretary of State. With those ties, it’s not much of a surprise that she’s peddled QAnon theories about elites drinking blood, demon possession, and a globalist plot to destroy America.

She maintains ties to some really wacky politicians. Karamo recently tweeted... Читать дальше...

In the wake of “quiet quitting” and rise of worker strikes (Axios reports a 50% increase in the last year), many people are quitting their jobs either due to disrespect from higher-ups or better opportunities. A recent viral TikTok illuminates this conversation. 

Jace (@jc_penny001), a TikToker who works for a Big Four financial institution, posted a viral clip poking fun at the idea of office "culture," sparking debate in the comments.

A bartender puts a customer on blast after they ordered a “surprise me” drink and complained about it containing a fruit she was allergic to.

A TikToker suggests that companies are no longer desperate for workers, claiming that some are now playing games with potential candidates.

There is a growing trend of fast food employees posting TikToks in which they take whatever is on hand at work to craft entirely new menu items.

Black History Month is celebrated every February, but in the creator economy, there are trailblazers who are redefining what it means to be an influencer every day, week, and month of the year. To celebrate these Black role models and mold-breaking artists on social media, Passionfruit compiled a list of some of the most exciting rising stars in the creator space who are truly changing the game.

Among professional critics, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is the worst-reviewed MCU movie to date.