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- Yamaha recalls 40K power adaptors. Do you own one?
Yamaha, an electronics and motor company, recalls nearly 40,000 power adaptors, citing a risk of overheating and fire. Which Yamaha power adaptors were recalled? According to Consumer Affairs, Yamaha has recalled the PA-300C power adaptor, which was sold with arranger workstations, digital pianos, music workstations, and Clavinova models between 2010… Read more » - ‘Any reason why you used the horn?’: Women get in Waymo, press the horn. Then they get a phone call
Riding in a Waymo might seem like fun—until you realize someone’s watching your every move. Shalini (@408sjbaddie) learned that the hard way. While riding as a front-seat passenger in a Waymo, she couldn’t resist pressing the horn—and instantly got flagged. A Waymo representative chimed in remotely, scolding her mid-ride. A… Read more » - ‘This is modern day slavery’: Woman delivers two meals with Uber Eats. Then she looks at her pay
TikTok loves hearing about workplace drama, but one video from a frustrated Uber Eats driver had viewers shocked and outraged at both the creator and the state of the gig economy. Mid-April, 20205, TikTok user @100thatcatlady posted a video about getting paid $7.86 for two pickups as an Uber Eats… Read more » - Craft lovers, beware: Scammers are posing as Joann Fabrics on Facebook and Pinterest
If an opportunity presents itself, a scammer will come in and take it—even if it is painfully obvious. Scrolling on Facebook, Pinterest, and other social media networks, you might see a page advertising a sale from crafts retailer Joann Fabrics. There's just one problem: Joann Fabrics has filed for bankruptcy,… Read more » - ‘As a happily married woman I can still say you’re not wrong’: Even married women are cheering this viral anti-marriage lesson
Amidst plenty of online conversation around marriage, parenthood, or staying single, one voice is cutting through the discourse to say, "please don't get married." In the video, the creator discussed why it's a privilege to remain single and childfree, a historic and social flex for feminism and women's independence. Surprisingly,… Read more » - Free money from Apple? Here’s how to join the $95 million Siri settlement
Siri (allegedly) spied on you. Now is the time to fill out the forms and get your slice of the settlement. As noted in this Business Insider article, Apple iPhone users have less than two months to get what they’re owed from a $95 million settlement over accusations that the… Read more » - ‘It would be God’s will’: Daughter tells her mom to turn car off while pumping gas. Her response is shocking
We hate to say it, but just becoming a mom doesn't make it true. In this case, listening to a mom's advice could have fatal consequences. Sometimes, when you're about to pump gas in extreme heat or cold, you may think it'll be better for you (and anyone else riding… Read more » - ‘Why does no one say anything?’: Mom details wardrobe malfunction that occurred while picking kids up from school
One parent says she was "mortified" after she noticed something was wrong with her outfit after picking up her kids from school in a now-viral TikTok. Gemma, a mom of three children from Scotland, tells Newsweek she went to pick up her younger children from primary school while her eldest… Read more » - ‘Who is telling you to buy these?’: Walmart shopper goes to checkout with 7 gift cards. Then, an employee sends her to customer service.
Twin mom, doctoral student, and TikTok user Madison was gift shopping at Walmart for “May-cember,” until a cashier began to question the items in her cart. The items in question: gift cards. Madison (@lifeinlincoln) took to TikTok to share her experience and her bewilderment at Walmart's concern over her purchase.… Read more » - Can your dress code delay your travel plans? Flight attendant shares the clothes you should never board a plane while wearing
If you have upcoming flight plans, you may want to make sure your outfit meets the airline dress code expectations. In a recent viral clip, travel expert and former flight attendant Barbara Bacilieri issued a PSA to frequent flyers that their choice of clothing could jeopardize their travel plans. The… Read more »
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