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‘It’s all coming from the literal same factory’: Shopper shares hack to finding whether boutique clothes are available on Amazon or Shein for cheaper

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A TikToker posted a viral video telling shoppers how to reverse image search their clothing to make sure they're not spending too much on low-quality items.

Wednesday, Mar 27

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Is this woman AI generated or not? The internet isn’t sure

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It’s a familiar scene—you’re scrolling through Reels and suddenly a seemingly down-to-earth person appears on your screen. While they're looking down at you as if you're having a video call, they tell you about a tip, trick, or hack you…

‘Dehumanizing and disturbing’: GLAAD report reveals Meta’s ‘ongoing failure’ to enforce policies prohibiting transphobic content

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A new report from GLAAD found that anti-trans hate remains prevalent across Meta's social media platforms. The data comes after years of the platform being called out for failing to meaningfully curb transphobia.

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‘My anxiety loves you right now’: Man gets AI clone to do job interview for him

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A tech CEO has gained a large following promoting his artificial intelligence company which seems to be scarily helpful when it comes to applying for a job.

Tuesday, Mar 26

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‘I was on my way to take a road trip’: Jeep Wrangler driver says to never buy one. Here’s why she’s out on them

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A dissatisfied Jeep Wrangler owner is classifying her car-buying decision as a "regretful buy" after encountering multiple instances of a specific and troubling issue.

Monday, Mar 25

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Elon Musk only cares about his free speech

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On March 15, a judge dismissed an X Corp case alleging that a hate speech watchdog group, the Center for Countering Digital Hate, wrongfully encouraged advertisers to flee the social media platform X.

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‘Reminds me of crayola markers’: Sonic worker exposes the eclipse drink ahead of release

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Eclipse mania is sweeping the nation. Makes sense, since Americans don’t get to see a total solar eclipse every day. Or year. Or decade.

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‘My anxiety assumes everyone is’: Expert shares what to do if you think someone is following you on your drive home

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A mom on TikTok posted a viral video sharing what to do if you feel like someone is following you on your drive home.

Sunday, Mar 24

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‘What if you don’t buy anything?’: Shopper calls out grocery store for security gate requiring customers to scan receipt before leaving

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A grocery store chain in southern Ontario has been testing out gates at self-checkout areas that will only let you out if you scan a receipt—but a shopper points out a major flaw in the plan.

Saturday, Mar 23

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‘What a great day to have an android’: iPhone customer warns that an orange dot on your screen may mean you’ve been hacked. Here’s why

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Have you ever glanced at your iPhone and noticed an orange dot in the top right corner? This seemingly innocuous detail could be more significant than you think.

Friday, Mar 22

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‘You need to Dodge this every chance you get’: Salesman reveals what cars to never buy at used dealership

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When purchasing a used car, the first step buyers should take is research. Cursory groundwork lets customers know which vehicles to avoid and average prices in their area. In-depth research can even teach customers what not to say at a…

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‘Check the codes’: Mechanic realizes his customer’s new Chevy is a lemon. Here’s how

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Buying a car can be tricky. Whether it's new or used, you never know if a recent purchase is a lemon until you've driven it for a while.

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‘Who was gonna tell me?’: Woman says car salesman didn’t show her how to use new Tesla’s PRNDL functions

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Tesla is known for its innovative and futuristic car features, but its latest model's PRND—park, reverse, neutral, and drive—functions are taking some TikTokers by surprise. A new owner walks us through their excitement finding out about…

Thursday, Mar 21

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‘6 hours to charge is crazy’: Tesla owner shows how to use public charging station for free, use a ‘Karen lock’ on plug

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Earlier this year, it was announced that new electric vehicles will be equipped with Tesla’s standard NACS connector as a standard beginning in 2025. This solves a major issue for electric vehicle owners as, before this switch, recharging…

‘Those tend to be the best. Low maintenance and long lasting’: Experts share what the best car is for Uber

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If you’ve thought about becoming a driver for a ride-hailing service to pick up some cash, you might wonder if your car is up to the task of ferrying passengers around town for hours on end.

Wednesday, Mar 20

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‘This was the craziest experience of my life!’: Driver shares warning on rolling your window down for strangers

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Be very careful when rolling down your car window to a stranger. That's the take-away of a recent video posted to TikTok describing how a purported interaction in a parking lot supposedly led to a high-speed car chase.

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‘I think you got there a little too late’: Instacart driver arrives at customer’s house. It’s burnt down

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Completing home deliveries is kind of difficult when there's no home to deliver to.

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‘It’s the cheese pull that gets you’: Viewers divided after expert finally tries new Little Caesars Crazy Puffs

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Have you ever had a piece of food so good that you've literally thrown your glasses and hat across the room? Perhaps not, but Jordan Howlett (jordan_the_stallion8) has. The creator, who is known for his fast food reviews and expertise, can…

Tuesday, Mar 19

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‘This is what 100K can get you’: Mechanic says a 2022 GMC Sierra just came in with engine failure after just 8,000 miles. Here’s why

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In the past few months, many mechanics have gone viral after sharing which cars are considered the most reliable—and which ones shoppers should avoid.

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‘Time to find new ones’: Woman overhears boys complaining that their girlfriends are ‘ugly’ on spring break, tries to expose them

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How would you feel if you heard your girlfriend or boyfriend confess to their friends that you thought they were unattractive?

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‘It’s my HG’: In case you’re confused, here’s what the acronym ‘HG’ stands for on TikTok

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Perusing TikTok pretty much always guarantees that you’re going to stumble across some new acronym that has you scratching your head and feeling elderly—no, just me? Okay, have I made it clear that I am very old?

Monday, Mar 18

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Newsletter: Trump’s odd ‘acid’ comment baffles the internet

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The internet is chaotic—but we’ll break it down for you in one daily email. Sign up for the Daily Dot’s web_crawlr newsletter here to get the best (and worst) of the internet straight into your inbox.

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‘Avalon is probably the best sedan available’: Car expert shares 3 cars with engines so reliable ‘they don’t know how to break’

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Thinking of buying a sedan? Here are this expert's recommendations for what to buy that will have a lasting engine.

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‘How did you know?’: 7-Eleven shopper finds trick to spot hidden card skimmers

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Fraud is all around, and scammers are getting more creative with how and where they steal your information.

Sunday, Mar 17

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‘DoorDash count your days’: Customer orders boba tea from DoorDash, can’t believe what was inside her drink

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In an economy where every penny counts, the last thing you'd want to find in your food order is an unsolicited side dish—especially one with six legs and a fearsome reputation. But, this was the reality for one TikTok user, Angela Babicz (…

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‘How much you tipping me before I go farther?’: DoorDash driver asks customer to give him a larger tip before dropping off delivery

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Doordash, Seamless, Uber Eats, Caviar….there are countless food delivery apps in which users can have their favorite restaurant meals brought directly to them.

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‘It was love at first offer’: The hottest dating site isn’t Bumble or Hinge—it’s Facebook Marketplace

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A man who was just trying to sell some of his personal belongings, including a car, on Facebook Marketplace to earn some extra money ended up being hit on by a woman who jokingly asked if he came with the vehicle.

Friday, Mar 15

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‘I found out through Venmo’: Woman says she found out her husband was cheating on her through workout app Strava

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A fitness app called Strava is the latest addition to a list of apps that users have used to discover their partner was cheating on them.

Thursday, Mar 14

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‘If they want to, they would’: The ‘Let Them Theory’ going viral on TikTok might just set you free

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TikTok can be a treasure trove of real, actionable advice, and the “Let Them Theory” is a gem of an example.

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‘Is she well??’: Congresswoman’s call for TikTok to be more like this infamous dating app flamed

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Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Penn.) wants TikTok to be a little bit more like Grindr, the dating app targeted toward gay and bisexual men.