Новости за 08.02.2024

A U-Haul customer issued a PSA to always document the state of the vehicle after picking it up to avoid the risk of being overcharged on gas.

A woman claiming to be a famous singer's personal assistant says she got fired on the night of the Grammy Awards because she supposedly underperformed that night.

An influencer says she was approached by young girls at Chick-fil-A who wanted to film with her. She was shocked at their reaction when she said no. 

As far as the greatest fears of anyone living in the 21st Century go, having a stranger find out your internet search history has to be in at least the top five.

Some consumers believe tipping culture is getting out of hand, and they aren't sure what to do about it.

Chipotle customers have long complained about how expensive the fast-casual chain has gotten. In February of 2023, a customer complained that their bowl cost them almost $20. Just a few months later, in November of that same year, a customer went viral for their complaint after having to pay $50 for only two bowls, prompting others to encourage them to eat at a restaurant for that amount.

In a viral video, TikToker @jamezilla007 attempted to get back at neighbors who refused to pay for half of their new fence. The action backfired, promoting lots of discourse. 

A video of an Apple Vision Pro user running into a WiFi pop-up “wall” had redditors calling the moment a “Black Mirror-like experience,” and speculating about ways hackers and advertisers will use the impressively immersive features of the VR headsets.

When it comes to consigning with sites like The RealReal, the amount of money you get is always going to be a little bit of a gamble. But when she put her prized possession up for sale on the luxury secondhand marketplace, TikToker Haley (@sage__haley) could never have guessed what happened next. In a now-viral video, Haley explained how she bought a $2,100 Zimmerman dress but changed her mind and resold it on The RealReal.

WishTender, an online wishlist platform that works with sex workers and other digital creators, announced that it had been dropped by Stripe, a digital payment app.

A Republican-led impeachment vote against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas failed in the House of Representatives last night on a razor-thin margin, with four Republicans voting against their own party to defeat the GOP effort. 

Taylor Swift's travel is sparking internet backlash on TikTok and Reddit this week after the pop star apparently took a 28-mile flight. Now the internet user infamous for tracking her flights online has sparked a response from Team Swift.

On Jan. 30, music label Universal Music Group announced that it failed to reach a new deal with video app TikTok. For the past three years, the pair worked under an amicable but vague deal. The announcement claimed the deal delivered “equitable compensation for recording artists” but expired at the end of January. 

An obscure congressional—and former presidential—candidate is racking up millions of views with his new policy proposal that calls for everyone—and he means everyone—to stop paying taxes.

Worlds are colliding on TikTok. One popular content creator tagged another and asked for help spreading the good word about a delicious McDonald’s menu hack.