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Newsletter: Dr. Oz mercilessly mocked for crudité clip

On Aug 17, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Say hi to the Donald for us’: Florida police briefed armed right-wing group before they went to Jan. 6 protest

D.C. is a 'dirty city,' the cops say.

On Aug 17, 2022 by Eric Levai

man on couch with caption "wait I'm confused this was funny if you used the sound correctly. But now y'all are just calling things gay... I feel like I'm in 6th grade again"

‘I feel like I’m in 6th grade again’: Queer TikTokers react to new homophobic trend

Some straight TikTokers are using the lyrics to perpetuate homophobic stereotypes.

On Aug 17, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

Inside the Proud Boys’ ties to ghost gun sales

Several Proud Boys have been selling ghost guns online.

On Aug 15, 2022 by Tina-Desiree Berg

‘I don’t tolerate minimum wage behavior’: Domino’s manager posts job interview with candidate who had 2 ‘strikes’ on TikTok, sparking debate

'This is the most interesting interview I've had in a while.'

On Aug 17, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

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‘Everyone always goes to the male supervisors then go higher up but never me’: Starbucks worker says customers ignore her because of her appearance

'I even have 'shift supervisor' embroidered under my name.'

On Aug 17, 2022 by Lauren Castro

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‘There’s always one at most jobs that is a backstabbing wench’: Woman shares text messages co-worker sent her before getting her fired over a TikTok

'It’s always the ones that act like they wanna be a friend.'

On Aug 17, 2022 by Melody Heald

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‘Mine just know when I’m going on my annual leave because that’s all they need to know’: Worker asks how much of your personal life should you share with co-workers, sparking debate

'There are those that will throw you under the bus without hesitation.'

On Aug 17, 2022 by Melody Heald

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‘I hope you have the energy to leave’: TikToker explains why your manager regularly canceling 1:1 meetings is a ‘major red flag’

'The number one job of a manager is to help remove roadblocks to make you do your job more easily and efficiently.'

On Aug 17, 2022 by Rebekah Harding

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‘I’m out to eat with my momma and my daddy out to eat with his girlfriend’: Woman catches dad with ‘side chick’ while eating at restaurant with mom

'I would’ve walked up and spoke and said see you at home.'

On Aug 17, 2022 by Rebekah Harding

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Using a VPN on iOS still is a major security risk

'At this point, I see no reason to trust any VPN on iOS'

On Aug 17, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

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Company mails ‘swag bag’ from event to worker after she was laid off

The worker destroyed the items in the bag.

On Aug 17, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

young woman in locker room with caption "I heard this girl on TikTok talk about how pig tails make her more tips. So I tried it before I got on stage on a slow Sunday night." (l) young woman in pigtails holding up phone with caption "All done" (c) young woman dumping money from basket onto table with caption "OMG IT WORKED" (r)

‘Never putting pigtails on my future daughter’: Stripper wears pigtails in her hair to get more tips, sparking debate

'OMG IT WORKED.'

On Aug 17, 2022 by Vladimir Supica

dunkin donuts employee with caption "my coworker walked out/quit on the spot and i'm closing alone now :D"

‘That Dunkin RUNS thru employees man’: Dunkin’ worker quits during rush, sparking debate

'My coworker quit on the spot and I’m closing alone now.'

On Aug 17, 2022 by Vladimir Supica

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Mark Zuckerberg’s new Metaverse selfie is so bad people can’t believe it’s real

Posted from the Meta VR platform Horizon Worlds, this selfie is being mocked for its clunky graphics.

On Aug 17, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Addams Family’ fans are arguing over Luis Guzman’s role as Gomez in new Netflix adaptation

Some fans are complaining he looks wrong for the part—but they're remembering Raul Julia's role in the 1990s, not the original 'Addams' comics.

On Aug 17, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Waiters really finessed us’: Server flexes ‘bi-weekly deposit,’ sparking debate

'Guilt-tripped us into 2 grand a week.'

On Aug 17, 2022 by Braden Bjella