‘Your order just sits there’: DoorDasher claims to show ‘whole section dedicated to people who don’t tip’ at McDonald’s, sparking debate
A TikToker who claims to be a DoorDash driver says in a viral video that McDonald's has "whole section dedicated to people who don't tip," and it sparked quite a debate online. In the video, the TikToker, @jhordanthemodel, says dashers get to "pick and choose" which orders they want to take because they are independent contractors. The TikToker says they mentioned in a previous video that orders from DoorDash customers who don't tip sit longer than those of customers who do. (Another TikToker recently went vir…
The masculine and feminine urge to make TikToks about your urges
The feminine urge to build a murder board helped an 87-year-old novel go viral on TikTok last week. After becoming popular on Tumblr and Twitter, the " feminine urge to ..." construction has moved to TikTok. And, of course, so has the masculine urge. The feminine urge trend took off earlier this month on TikTok, and it includes some general urges which could apply to any gender, as well as more specific ones. The hashtag #thefeminineurge has more than 33 million views. https://ift.tt/3o5V0w8 https://ift.tt/3xGkq6P The mas…
Influencer calls ‘Wife Swap’ ‘the worst mistake’ of her life in viral TikTok
Influencer Heidi Mae is speaking out about the time her family appeared on the reality show Wife Swap , and she doesn’t have anything nice to say. Heidi appeared on the sixth season of the show, which featured two families that switched wives for a set period of time, over a decade ago. She was 20 years old at the time and grew up performing in her family’s traveling theatre show, The Caboodlestoppers . Her mother and the other family’s mother traded places, with the idea that Heidi’s “clean-cut family” and the other “rule-free family of l…
Twitter is feuding over Jill Biden and Melania Trump’s Christmas decorations
With Christmas fast approaching, Twitter users are doing what Twitter users do best: politicizing everything. The latest topic to spur widespread debate on the social media platform is none other than Christmas decorations. Specifically, those at the White House. First Lady Jill Biden unveiled on Monday what she has dubbed as "Gifts for the Heart," the decorative theme for this year's holiday season. https://twitter.com/FLOTUS/status/1465326686539501572?s=20 The White House has been adorned with 41 Christmas trees, 78,750…
Here's what vaccine manufacturers have said about the Omicron variant
As researchers continue to study the new COVID-19 variant Omicron stoking fears around the globe, vaccine manufacturers are issuing guidance on their shots' effectiveness.
Canadian officials holding update on Omircon variant
Federal ministers and public health officials will be providing an update later today on measures Canada is taking in response to the Omicron variant.
Authorities: 4 to 6 people shot in Michigan school shooting
Someone opened fire at a high school north of Detroit on Tuesday and shot four to six people, though none were confirmed dead, authorities said.
CRTC says new technology will help fight spoofed telephone calls
The federal telecommunications regulator says new technology will help reduce the frequency and impact of caller ID spoofing.
CBSA has intercepted hundreds of fake COVID-19 tests, vaccine documents
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says it has intercepted hundreds of suspected falsified or fraudulent COVID-19 test results and proof of vaccination credentials since they were required for travel.
‘It’s not a coincidence’: Black TikToker says white neighbors follow her every move
In a viral TikTok posted on Saturday, a Black TikToker says her white neighbors constantly watch her when she leaves the house. By Tuesday, the video had more than 167,000 views. https://ift.tt/3FZo91X “Proof that they follow me,” TikTok user @dncbank says as she shows a white man and woman looking toward her as she sits in her vehicle. “Not even two minutes after I come outside and sit in my car.” Being followed by white people is nothing new for the average Black person living in the U.S. A recent report by the State of Racial Profili…
Antisemites, Holocaust deniers flood comments on trailer for Seth Rogen Christmas movie
Antisemites and Holocaust deniers are brigading the comment section of the trailer for an upcoming HBO Max Christmas special. " Brigading " refers to coordinated trolling campaigns. Many of the comments clearly violate YouTube's policies prohibiting hate speech. Santa Inc. is an animated limited series written for an adult audience. The plotline centers on an elf, voiced by Sarah Silverman, who wants to take over the role of Santa Claus. Seth Rogen plays Santa. It's not clear precisely what attracted the attention of anti…
Twitter stirs confusion with new policy aimed at removing ‘private media’
Twitter announced an update to its private information policy on Tuesday that bars users from sharing what it has described as "private media." In a blog post from the tech company, the Twitter Safety team said that it would no longer permit users to share private photos or videos unless consent has been given by those featured. "There are growing concerns about the misuse of media and information that is not available elsewhere online as a tool to harass, intimidate, and reveal the identities of individuals," the comp…
Tech newsletter: Robocall hell
Welcome to the Tuesday edition of Internet Insider, where we dissect tech and politics unfolding online. TODAY: Complaints about robocalls skyrocketed in 2021, FTC says Biden’s second FCC pick will have a confirmation hearing this week ‘Have the AI finally taken over everything?’: Viral video shows robot waiter at Denny’s, sparks labor debate Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. BREAK THE INTERNET Complaints about robocalls skyrocketed in 2021, FTC says If …
‘You can clearly see I scanned it’: TikToker says Walmart’s new self-checkout technology accused him of stealing
A TikToker says Walmart's new self-checkout technology accused him of stealing. RéJean Allen (@rejeanlevell) filmed and posted a video on Nov. 1, showing him recording his self-checkout transaction at a Walmart. It features a video being replayed for him showing what the screen labels a "mis-scanned item process." "Walmart self-checkout thinking I'm stealing when I'm not," Allen says. "You can clearly see I scanned it, the chicken, but the machine thinks I stole it." https://ift.tt/3liNFYc? &qu…
Putin warns West: Moscow has 'red line' about Ukraine, NATO
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday sternly warned NATO against deploying its troops and weapons to Ukraine, saying it represents a red line for Russia and would trigger a strong response.
‘Like they didn’t just order 7 drinks’: Starbucks worker puts apologetic customers who ordered on Thanksgiving on blast
Even in America—where time off from work is practically a myth—several national holidays provide nearly everyone with a break from work. Except, of course, for those employees who are forced to work year-round, through holidays and weekends. Ironically, these employees typically work minimum wage jobs in retail or the service industry, like a Starbucks employee who recently posted a TikTok about working on Thanksgiving. Most Starbucks locations are open through the holiday season —including on Thanksgiving and Christmas day—and require empl…
Biden administration to tackle link between big data and racial discrimination
President Joe Biden's administration announced on Tuesday that it will hold a series of "listening sessions" to learn more about how data privacy impacts marginalized and disadvantaged communities. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), an office that is part of the Commerce Department that advises the president, said in a public notice that it will hold the meetings on Dec. 14, Dec. 15, and Dec. 16. The notice was first reported by Axios . In the notice, the NTIA mentioned how digital adverti…
‘Shhh we don’t need customers asking for this’: Starbucks worker allegedly reveals customers can modify any breakfast sandwich in viral TikTok, dividing viewers
People on TikTok are divided over a viral video of a Starbucks worker who revealed customers are allowed to modify their breakfast sandwich order. The TikTok posted by @messydirtyhair shows her unwrapping a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich and using tongs to remove the yellow cheese slice. She proceeds to heat up the cheese-less sandwich and package it up for the customer. "Did you know Starbucks can modify any breakfast sandwich for you," she said in the video caption. The video and a follow-up post each have more than a million …
10 Christmas movies on Disney Plus that will please the whole family
The second November 1 hits, holiday movies are as inescapable as that Mariah Carey song. And the worst part is that most of them are smarmy, unwatchable garbage. Hallmark movies might charm moms, but everyone else watching them will be praying for a swift death. How many times can you watch some uptight businesswoman find love in a small town that manufactures tinsel? Luckily, this collection of the best Christmas movies on Disney Plus will cover films for kids you won’t have to suffer through. A few of these seem obvious, but there ar…
Christmas home decor for the elegant, the chic, and the geek
Tis the season to start unpacking the Christmas home decor! It’s always nice to add something to the collection of yearly holiday memorabilia, but decorating for style can be a little overwhelming. Fortunately, internet shopping can remove a lot of the overstimulating bits of Christmas decor shopping. Whether you need your twinkly lights or some stockings all hung in a row, we’ve put together all of our favorite pieces to give you a holly, jolly Christmas this year. How would you describe your Christmas home decor style? Classic. I lik…
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