In the age of digital commerce, the e-commerce platform Temu, with its promise of shopping "like a billionaire," has been steadily climbing the charts. But as with any meteoric rise, the site is under intense scrutiny as a CBS News article explored in July 2023. Though it's one of the top apps on both Apple and Google, the question remains: Is Temu safe?
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Something nobody tells you about adulthood is just how much time is spent cleaning your home. Even if you live by yourself in a small apartment, clutter and dust and grime pile up, requiring constant attention and even the occasional deep clean. Fortunately, there are cleaning hacks that can make some of the more frustrating aspects of keeping things neat and tidy a little more manageable. We’ve compiled some of the best ones you can implement right away, and most likely using things you already have around the house. Читать дальше...
In a TikTok video that has crunched its way into the feeds of 2.1 million viewers, Jayla (@kamalaharrissbeautician) brings a light-hearted poke at customers who snatch snacks from retail stores like Ross, TJ Maxx, or Marshalls.
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If you spend time on the internet, there’s no doubt you’ve come across someone describing a chain of events—whether in video, photos, or a written story—by saying “well, that escalated quickly.”
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They say one Swiftie's trash is another Swiftie's treasure, and that certainly looks to be the case for TikToker and Taylor Swift fan Ana Valeria (@anavaleriavn).
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A cinema worker developed some bad blood with Taylor Swift fans after cleaning up a popcorn-laden movie theater floor in a viral TikTok that has 4.5 million views. But a follow-up clip suggests that the worker's initial reaction to Swifties in theaters might've been made in haste.
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A woman recovering from a car accident in which she broke multiple bones after coming to "on the ceiling" of her and her husband's car has issued a PSA.
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Even though SNAP benefits, known colloquially as “food stamps,” have a fraud rate of around 1%, many legislators have made it a mission to find and punish those they feel are fraudulently seeking assistance.
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If you consider getting hired on the spot for a job to be a blessing, you might want to rethink that.
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As the conflict between Israel and Palestine continues, the social media feeds of users across the internet are filled with horrifying images and stories.
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An active shooter injured three people at the State Fair of Texas Saturday night. Two viral videos show the chaotic fair evacuation from attendees' points of view.
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This weekend, hundreds of faithful gathered in Miam for the ReAwaken America Tour. The event at the Trump National Doral Resort featured a handful of MAGA world stars alongside a slew of lesser-knowns and merchants hawking cures, supplements, and schwag. It was equal parts cash grab and evangelical church service with an unhealthy dose of tired conspiracy theories.
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Reposting your videos on TikTok should be a no-brainer of a feature for users of the video-sharing platform, but they have only been able to do so easily for one year now.
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Although the United States is one of the most expensive countries in the world to attend university, that doesn’t mean the students who’ve shelled out the money for that tuition are actually paying attention in class.
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Since the pandemic led to a number of job losses and a lot more time spent at home, millions have taken the plunge and started their own business. And given that 3.9 million people host their small businesses on Etsy, it's clear that the online marketplace is one of the dominant hubs for folks to create bespoke, meaningful products for buyers.
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One of the most promising figures in the Democratic Party, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) is someone often pointed to as a potential candidate to replace President Joe Biden if he decides not to run for re-election in 2024.
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A Krispy Kreme customer was distressed after a drive-thru worker accidentally dropped her phone on the ground, which resulted in the screen cracking.
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Autumn means cozy sweaters, changing of leaves, and, of course, pumpkins. A woman is viral on TikTok after she revealed why she will never buy pumpkins from a pumpkin patch again. Spoiler alert: It’s cheaper at Aldi.
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If you like to live más while thinking outside of the bun, then you've probably guzzled down your fair share of Mountain Dew Baja Blast. The Taco Bell-exclusive fountain soda beverage became so popular that PepsiCo began offering it in stores for folks to enjoy in bottle or can form, meaning that they didn't need to sneak in empty 5-gallon water jugs into stores so they could have it whenever they wanted.
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It's not uncommon for servers to complain about customer requests, especially on social media. Take this Texas Roadhouse server who went viral after lambasting all of the patron asks that irk her to no end in a TikTok.
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A viral TikTok of a woman's "leaking" three-day-old watermelon is viral, sparking hilarious reactions in the comments.
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As the cost of living increases in the U.S., more and more people are resorting to shoplifting to make ends meet. According to Capital One shopping research, 74.1% of retailers have recorded an increase in shoplifting in the past five years while nearly 1 in 10 (9.09%) Americans have admitted to shoplifting.
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