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Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) called Section 230 “outdated” in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday on potentially reforming the statute.

A worker on TikTok shares the extent he went to in order to secure a job—including lying about his work experience.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has already dipped into the sandbox that was Netflix’s Marvel universe, having plucked Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin and placed him into Hawkeye. But with the confirmation that another Daredevil actor is heading to the MCU, some fans are concerned and upset about two of the show’s actors who haven’t made the cut.

Despite decades of public health campaigns about the dangers of smoking, there's no denying that some people make cigarettes look temptingly cool. Riverdale hearthrobe Cole Sprouse, however, is not one of those people.

A worker says her boss shared a misleading meeting invitation with her, which resulted in her getting let go from her contract job. She shared her story in a viral TikTok clip that has drawn over 33,000 views.

TikTok has become a bastion of knowledge and discussion about workplace issues. From users sharing their on-the-job experience to lawyers offering advice about leaving jobs, there’s plenty to be learned about the modern American workplace from the platform.

Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) thrilled the hardcore Republican base when he gave Tucker Carlson exclusive access to tens of thousands of hours of Jan. 6 Capitol riot surveillance tapes. On Monday night, Carlson broadcasted a portion of that footage, which led some to call for the release of accused and convicted rioters from jail.

As March rolls around, it's time to turn the spotlight on the often-overlooked achievements and history of women as part of Women’s History Month. Conveniently, this coincides with International Women’s Day, on Mar. 8, a global celebration of the economic, political, and social achievements of women. 

Hello fellow citizens of the internet! Andrew here. Welcome to today's edition of web_crawlr. 

Yesterday, after facing down an ugly, year-and-a-half-long, industry-backed campaign, popular telecom and media reformer Gigi Sohn withdrew her nomination to the Federal Communications Committee (FCC). It is the latest in a long line of victories for U.S. telecom monopolies and media giants keen on stymying federal oversight of one of the most disliked industries in America.

A preliminary investigation has been opened into automaker Tesla after two drivers reported their steering wheels falling off.

Rogue One has a complicated legacy; a film that received mixed reviews at the time, but is viewed by some as one of the best entries in the Star Wars franchise. Behind the scenes, the situation was similarly conflicted.

A customer has sparked discussion on TikTok after claiming that the grilled cheese she ordered from Dunkin’ came with paper between the slices.

There are many expectations put upon bartenders—legal or otherwise. Not only must they manage a bar full of intoxicated patrons, but they also must follow local laws regarding alcohol and perform legally required actions like ID checks.

In a viral TikTok video, a creator jokes about taking his job's anti-work-from-home policy quite literally.

A worker on TikTok recently encouraged viewers to get jobs as retirement home receptionists, claiming it’s the “easiest job in the world.”

Analysis

TikTok filters, when looked at as a whole, are kind of like the island of misfit toys. That’s a reference to the animated Christmas classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Island of Misfit Toys, but my point is that TikTok filters are a mixed bag. 

And the latest filter that is causing controversy feels totally out of left field: The palm reading filter. 

As discussed in previous columns, TikTok filters fall into a few categories. Some enhance or add on to the facial features of the users... Читать дальше...

In a now-viral TikTok, a server said that he created an elaborate bluff to distract a bachelorette party after forgetting to put in five items from their order.

In a now-viral TikTok, flight attendant and TikToker Holly Teska (@hollyintheclouds) said she was charged an additional 2.5% per item on top of sales tax during a recent trip to Target.

In a now-viral TikTok, a woman said she had been paying for car insurance for a year despite not having a car, sparking debate in the comments section.

In viral videos, TikTokers are discussing their so-called "temporary" tattoos that were supposed to fade but haven't.

The White House announced on Tuesday its support for a new bipartisan bill in the Senate that could grant the executive branch the authority to ban TikTok, according to a press release.

A former McDonald's worker went viral on TikTok after he claimed to have stolen a car full of items on his last day on the job.

Feastables, a snack company launched last year and helmed by none other than Jimmy Donaldson—aka YouTube stunt, tech, and philanthropy sensation MrBeast—drew controversy on Mar. 3, 2023, after Donaldson tweeted a request to his followers asking them to fix up the displays of his product at Walmart stores. 

On Tuesday, drama at the Daily Wire over its escalating transphobic coverage spilled into public view. A reporter resigned, citing its attacks on transgender people. Matt Walsh, the right-wing outlet's leading transphobic pundit, didn't take too kindly to the criticism and responded on Twitter.