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Monday, Jul 22

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‘I wouldn’t trust brakes from any third party vendor’: Mechanic warns against buying parts from Amazon after customer supplied own brake pads

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Auto mechanic shops don't necessarily have the greatest reputation among consumers. Many drivers say they were either sold a bunch of services that weren't necessary or were price gouged.

Sunday, Jul 21

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Vivek Ramaswamy praised for November 2023 guarantee Biden wouldn’t be Democrat nominee

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An old video of Vivek Ramaswamy predicting President Joe Biden would drop out of the 2024 race eight months ago is re-circulating on social media.

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Did Biden secretly resign in disgrace for failing to take out Trump?

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A number of new conspiracies are circulating online following President Joe Biden's announcement on Sunday that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential election and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor

Jill Biden’s emoji response to her husband dropping out is sending people

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President Joe Biden announced today that he would no longer seek re-election, stepping aside over concerns about his health and fitness for office.

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‘My cart was $300 the night before and jumped up to $380 day of’: Woman calls out Amazon for false advertising following Prime Day ‘scam’

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In the early days of Amazon’s Prime Day, the sale was known as a time to pick up much-desired goods at incredibly low prices.

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‘It’s not that hard’: Users on X are sharing their controversial opinions about adulthood

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Part of growing up is learning some hard truths in real-time, be it “Oh wow, that costs more than I realized, “Oh wow, I didn’t know that part of me could make that noise,” or the classic, “WHYYYYYYY?”

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‘Rightttt like what ..why am I tipping to-go ?’: Viewers split when Bojangles customer gets asked to leave a tip. (What’s the etiquette?)

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Tipping etiquette in the U.S. continues to mystify consumers across the country. After she was reportedly asked to tip at the southern fast food chicken n’ biscuits chain Bojangles, one TikTok user took to the platform for some answers.

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‘Literally go to the dollar store’: Expert shares how to get rid of moles with baking soda trick. You just need one other ingredient

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Moles on the skin are a dark cluster of pigment-forming cells called melanocytes. These are typically harmless but if you want to get rid of them, an expert has you covered, revealing how to do so with baking soda and castor oil.

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‘Why should they have to pay for 2 seats?’: Woman calls out American Airlines over policy for plus-size passengers after being sat on

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Traveling can be rough: The cramped seats, everything on-the-go, and jet lag. Recently a woman blasted American Airlines after sharing her uncomfortable experience sitting next to a plus-size passenger.

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‘This is why I drive an old mundane car’: Tow truck driver goes to Hampton Inn & Suites for a Honda Accord. He can’t believe what he finds

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Car theft is increasing in the United States. According to a report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) released in April, “Over 1 million vehicles were stolen in the U.S. last year, as part of an upward trend in auto thefts…

Saturday, Jul 20

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‘They’ll put it on file’: Former Costco worker shares how you can get banned from making returns

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Costco, known and loved for its variety of merchandise and affordability, has recently enjoyed some time in the spotlight for another aspect of its service to customers: An excellent return policy.

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‘My mom is a Temu victim’: People are sharing the items that prove their parents fell victim to online shopping

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You can truly get anything on Temu. Like AliExpress and Wish before them, Temu has cornered the market on having all the odd, niche things that your heart could desire. But it's a slippery slope from being a Temu stan to a victim of Temu.

‘He only drives 4,000 miles per year’: Mechanic reveals how often you should change your oil if you don’t drive a lot

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On the internet, there’s a pretty standard piece of advice regarding oil changes. The advice goes like this: After 3,000 miles, you should change your oil.

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‘Home Depot is looking better and better’: Lowe’s customer says worker insisted she buy moldy lumber. There was clean wood in-store

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Would you buy moldy wood from a store, especially if there were clean timbers right above them? And how would you feel if an employee refused to sell you the non-moldy pieces if you requested them?

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‘I’d call DoorDash and let them know he’s not welcome back’: Taco Bell workers can’t believe what driver does while he’s waiting for your order

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A disgruntled DoorDash driver has gone viral for his reaction to his Taco Bell order not being ready. The clip, which was filmed by a fellow DoorDash driver, was subtitled, "DoorDash driver acting childish cuz his customer's order wasn't…

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‘What about Amazon?’: Man brings Chevrolet to mechanic—and discovers his truck has counterfeit parts

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The wonderful thing about the internet is that you can instantly price-check anything to see if there's a more affordable option available—and it works for virtually any product. Want to buy a new pair of kicks and think you can save a few…

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‘The girl that wore her AirPods passed away’: Amazon worker uses RayBan Metas for music now that her earbuds are banned

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A woman’s unique workaround to listening to music on the job has sparked discussion around Amazon’s policies for warehouse employees.

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‘Was he alive when you brought him in?’: Pet owner issues warning about the vet after failed diagnosis

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When your pet is sick and you don't know why, you experience a panic like no other. You take your beloved animal to the vet and hope for the best. And, at the end of the day, you trust that you'll do their job and keep you informed.

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‘It’s just ruining the aesthetic’: Man shares ‘renter hack’ for how to hide the cords on your wall-mounted TV

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A man has gone viral on TikTok for sharing a life hack that solves a common issue for renters: How to hide unsightly cords without risking damage to the walls of the apartment and losing your security deposit.

04

‘Don’t book on Tuesday, period’: Airport worker shares why you should never fly out of Atlanta on a Tuesday

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Besides Coca-Cola, Atlanta is known for air travel. According to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the city is within a two-hour flight of 80 percent of the United States population, and approximately 286,000 people pass…

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‘Didn’t know a Chrysler product can last that distance’: Ram driver changes his brakes. But there’s still a mysterious noise

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A lot of things can break on a car. According to data from AAA, “the average vehicle owner will spend 9.83 cents on maintenance and repairs for every mile they drive, or $1,474.50 during a 15,000-mile year,” as reported by Automotive News.…

Friday, Jul 19

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‘Imagine you’re someone outside of the car’: Woman’s Uber driver asks to pull over so he can charge his Tesla

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While electric vehicles offer numerous benefits over their gasoline counterparts, such as greater efficiency, reduced emissions, and more, that doesn’t mean that owning an EV is a completely stress-free experience.

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‘I saw your number on your luggage tag’: Woman receives shocking message while waiting for her flight

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Travel can bring some unexpected surprises—many of which can be negative or harmful.

15

Trump blew Hulk Hogan a kiss in the RNC’s most baffling moment

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Americans were shocked and surprised that Terry Gene Bollea, better known by his professional wrestling name Hulk Hogan, spoke at the Republican National Convention (RNC) on Thursday.

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‘How did that fix it that’s crazy’: Mechanic shares how to fix automatic windows that don’t roll up, down

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Imagine you're in a drive-thru when you realize your car's automatic windows aren't rolling down or up. Don't panic. A popular mechanic shop on TikTok shared a hack you can use to quickly try to fix your car's windows.

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‘That can start an investigation’: Lawyer reveals the 7 things you should never keep in your car

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No one enjoys being pulled over while driving, but in case it happens to you, you can make sure the situation does not escalate by making sure these seven items are never in your car.

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‘Upcharge them’: Mechanic calls out customers who bring in their cars like this

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A mechanic is calling out customers who bring their cars in to the auto shop without cleaning them first.

06

‘That level of monitoring while hosting is terrifying’: Airbnb host catches renters in a lie, leaving viewers torn

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An Airbnb host caught his guests lying about their reasons for booking his beachside property and posted a video about it on TikTok. But not every user is enthusiastic about how he uncovered the lie in the first place.

02

‘Over $2 and 3 cents’: Customer issues warning after opening up Lowe’s credit card

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The cost of borrowing in all forms has risen over the last few years as the Federal Reserve has increased interest rates.

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‘Call ur dealership’: Honda Civic driver says her check engine light went on and then off. What does it mean?

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A check engine light on your dashboard frequently prophesies a costly diagnostic appointment and repair. But one TikToker says that her check engine light turned off on its own, raising questions about when drivers should actually head…