Новости за 17.05.2023

The news that Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) is divorcing her husband stirred up a frenzy online. People are speculating about what caused the split, rehashing real and imagined details about the two, and generally spreading rumors.

A viral TikTok shows a dress being sold on Amazon that looks as if it was drawn over a photo of a model.

A McDonald's worker went viral on TikTok after revealing her response to dealing with a rude customer in the drive-thru.

"Freaky Fast." That's one of the mottos Jimmy John's used to employ when marketing the speed with which its workers serve sandwiches up to sub-loving customers.

A Louisiana State University student said she was “visibly upset and confused” upon discovering flyers posted around her apartment complex accusing her of stealing other residents’ packages.

The debate around a wedding guest wearing a white dress reemerges after photos of Olivia Wilde wearing a white dress to Colton Underwood and Jordan C. Brown’s wedding.

The "Taylor's Version" re-release of Speak Now will arrive in July, with Taylor Swift reclaiming another series of songs that she wrote near the start of her career. Among these is the breakup track "Dear John," shining a spotlight on her relationship with John Mayer.

A TikToker featured his fellow Walmart employee, whom he dubbed the “return queen,” and a used frying pan that she accepted as a store return in a viral video posted yesterday.

2023 has been dubbed the year of the girlfailure. From Pearl of the X trilogy to Shiv Roy from Succession, women who embrace “[their] Ls” have been dominating pop culture lately. And for good reason—they signify a refreshing departure from the era of the girlboss, who emblematized hustle culture and the much-ridiculed “gaslight gatekeep girlboss” mentality of capitalistic white feminism. Instead, Hollywood has been offering screentime to the girlboss’ polar opposite, creating more relatable leading... Читать дальше...

Sometimes a little levity on a shift can make it that much more enjoyable—and one Bojangles manager is here for laughs.

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

An image purporting to show a massive bulge in former President Donald Trump's pants has gone viral on Twitter, leading many to question what was causing the apparent protrusion. But as it turns out, the image has been manipulated.

A user on TikTok has sparked discussion after showing an incident that occurred in a Home Depot parking lot. He claims a man offered to help him load an appliance into his truck—but then expected payment for the assistance.

Killing off a popular character is a classic—some might say overused—marketing tactic in superhero comics. Longtime fans are used to the cycle of characters dying and being resurrected, but this latest example at Marvel has already backfired. (Spoilers incoming!)

Flying in America can be a pain. Long lines, invasive searches by TSA, and hidden charges are only a few of the irritants associated with air travel. Now, some airline passengers apparently have to worry about the indignity of getting weighed prior to their flight. 

In a viral TikTok video, a foot doctor warns that, in general, people should not wear Nike shoes every day unless they want to end up with foot problems.

Working in the service industry is not for the faint of heart. Sometimes customers can be unnecessarily rude or have unrealistic expectations.

Dec. 13, 2022, was a normal night on duty for Officer Courtney Bannick of the Tavares, Florida police, at least until she embarked on what was supposed to be a routine traffic stop. 

Gen Z and millennials are somewhat known for frequent job hopping. Though critics may say this is due to a lack of attention or work ethic, others have argued that low pay and lack of benefits better explain why workers quit.

A video showing empty shelves at a Florida grocery store went viral just days after the state’s governor, Ron DeSantis, signed a sweeping anti-immigration bill into law.

A Miami-area Days Inn customer said that he discovered a secret tunnel in the closet of his motel room.

Analysis

Since I created a TikTok account in April 2020, I have been served weight loss content on my For You Page. And I’ve repeatedly told TikTok that I’m “not interested” in each weight loss video I’ve seen using the preferences menu on my For You Page. Despite this, I still get weight loss content on my for your page daily.

It turns out I’m not alone. A few other TikTokers have spoken up about this issue. Chloe Rask, a TikToker with over 15,000 followers, found her way to... Читать дальше...

Due to some of the worst grocery inflation spikes the US has experienced in the past 40 years, many Americans have been heading to budget retailers in order to get the most bang for their buck.

A popular food TikToker and YouTuber said Golden Corral employees argued over whether or not he could continue eating at the buffet. Golden Corral markets itself as an "endless" buffet.

Everyone knows the cost of weddings can be exorbitant. However, one woman said she pulled off her perfect day at a great price by hiring an unlikely caterer: Chili's.