Mid-flight chaos struck Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 on its way from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, Canada after an explosion ripped a hole in the side of the fuselage, forcing an emergency landing and terrifying passengers in the process. The stunning aftermath was captured by Alaskan Airlines’ flier and TikToker Vee (@vee_wins) in a viral video titled, “Be F*cking For Real,” that has amassed a staggering 10.4 million views as of Sunday.
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Using makeup testers will always be a gamble, but for J.C. Drombrowski (@jc.drombrowski), they can have even worse implications than we thought. With 2.9 million followers, Drombrowski regularly gives his scientific and anecdotal insight into all things makeup and skincare, and in his latest video, he referred to "kids being absolute monsters" in drug stores as they tried to get their hands on skincare brand Drunk Elephant.
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According to FindLaw, there is no state law in any of the 50 states that explicitly prohibits dumpster diving. While there may be local ordinances against it, for the most part, the right to search through garbage is protected under the constitution thanks to the 1988 Supreme Court ruling State of California v. Greenwood.
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The best thing a company could ever hope for is to trigger the gatherer response in our species' brains that sends the masses into a frenzy, scouring stores for the opportunity to fork over their hard-earned cash for a product they could, in all evidence, live without.
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In October, the workers’ union Starbucks Workers United made a post on social media reading “Solidarity with Palestine!” This post was only online for about 40 minutes before it was deleted; later, the group made another post saying it “[stands] with Palestine.”
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An Old Navy customer went viral on TikTok after ripping into the retail company for trying to sell the same clothes at different price points.
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Stanley cups are a certified phenomenon, thanks in large part to TikTok. People are now waiting in line for them overnight at Target. Some are getting tackled. People are laminating their Stanley labels.
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In an insightful TikTok video that has attracted more than 429,000 views, Shola West (@allthingsmediasis) shares her experiences with ageism in the workplace, providing a candid account of young professionals' challenges and misconceptions.
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In a trending TikTok video that has garnered over 185,000 views, user @rawcritix humorously yet assertively critiques the traditional workday request-off system many employees navigate. The 2:33-minute-long video serves as both a rant and a piece of advice for workers frustrated by the seemingly arbitrary nature of approved time off.
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Customers typically ask to speak to a manager when an employee just can't meet their needs. But, as one viral video notes, in 2024 they should be careful what they wish for.
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In a deeply engaging and viral TikTok video, EMT worker and vlogger Sunny (@sunnysideuptv) shares an impassioned narrative, via one of her recent 911 calls, about the critical importance of understanding patient rights, particularly the right to refuse medical care or transport—known as Against Medical Advice (AMA).
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Airports can be an anxiety-riddled experience for many people. From lost luggage to a building full of strangers and missed flights, there are so many things that can go wrong.
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Tasia Alexis (@tasiaalexis), a popular TikToker with 4.2 million followers, recently made some serious waves with her video exposing her disappointing experience with Hisense, a Chinese electronics manufacturer. Her six-minute video showcasing the entire saga from beginning to fallout delves into the allegedly shoddy deal her management set up between her and the electronics giant.
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It's time for flight attendants to hop on this viral TikTok trend highlighting details of various jobs.
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If you're going to ask your mechanic friend for a favor, stop expecting them to work for free. That's the message that an Indianapolis-based TikToker and mechanic named Chris (@dieseltechchris) shared in a viral video that's accrued over 1.1 million views. He says that auto service workers are some of the most taken for granted laborers out there.
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There are many benefits to working remotely. Remote workers spend loss money in commuting costs, and can generally get up just a few minutes before the official start of the work day before they log on and get cracking. Remote workers get to use their own private bathroom, don't have to worry about packing lunch, and get to enjoy all of the amenities of home.
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A Sephora employee is begging customers to stop stealing Dior lip oils and lip balms from the store in a viral TikTok that's accrued over 789,00 views as of Saturday. In it, the worker in question, Chris (@beauty&chris) blasts the thieves on multiple fronts, not only for falling for the "hype" of Dior's lip oil, but also that there are drug store brands that cost less and are better.
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Scammers are becoming more clever, finding new and elaborate ways to steal your money. A man issued a public service announcement about a new Zelle scam after he almost fell victim to it.
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Recently, Stanley released their new Valentine’s Day cups, which caused people to go to great lengths to get their hands on one. These cups have caused fights, rushes, and tramples among customers. Now, a Target shopper is revealing how a woman attempted to take her Stanley cup by guilt-tripping her.
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A Sam’s Club worker went viral on TikTok after ripping into her store for not making the process of buying discounted goods easier on customers.
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In a TikTok video that has captured the interest of 2.5 million viewers, user LA Girly (@my.petite.life) recounts her unexpected run-in with a “tween” at Sephora. For reference, the term 'tween', short for 'between', refers to a child who is between the stages of childhood and adolescence, typically aged 10 to 12 years.
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A woman is being criticized on TikTok for her take on a violent altercation that allegedly occurred between a man and a group of women after a night out clubbing. It appears that her video on the situation has been deleted, but it's been reposted by other users.
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