San Francisco, CA

When Yelp burst onto the San Francisco scene in 2004, it gave anyone with internet access an opportunity to write and publish opinions on every business under the sun, for better or worse. The lion’s share of reviews fell upon restaurants and bars. Since Yelp’s debut, the hospitality industry has contended with the impact of poor reviews, entitled Yelp Elite behavior, as well as reviews and complaints about mask and social-distancing policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, the platform has remained a vital resource for many who prefer their information distilled into a modular, crowd-sourced format (no matter that the average Yelp rating on a restaurant alone can impact its success and longevity). So what do chefs really think about the website that launched millions of micro food critics across the country?

‘ONE STAR!’: Chefs Review Yelp

Maryland State

The US Sun

A THRIFTER purchased a vase that caught her eye due to its unique design, only to find out it was a rare Mayan artifact. While leisurely browsing through a thrift shop in Maryland, Anna Lee Dozier noticed a rugged looking vase with an abnormal design.  “It looked old-is, but I thought maybe it was 20, […]

‘I want it out of my home,’ says thrifter who bought $4 vase – it’s actually a 2,000-year-old artifact ‘worth $107,000’

Los Angeles, CA

Sometimes life comes at you fast, but even so, it’s not usually as fast as the 24-hour period that saw TikTok user Katelyn squeeze in more life-changing events than most of us would experience in a year. In a video that’s like one of those movie trailers that gives...

‘Craziest day of my life’: Woman finds out her boyfriend is cheating on her, moves to L.A., and lands new job all in the space of 24 hours

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Winning the lottery is the ultimate pipe dream, offering the tantalising prospect of never having to work or stress about money again.But, alas, very, very few of us will ever bag so much as a box of chocolates in a village tombola, let alone a national jackpot.And yet, one couple managed to scoop themselves a cool $26 million (around £20.4 million), not thanks to prayers or luck but to some very clever mathematics.Jerry and Marge Selbee lived a quiet life in the small Michigan town of Evart where, together, they raised six kids and ran a local convenience store.When the...

Couple win $26 million in the lottery thanks to ‘basic arithmetic’

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        Even though European countries and America are roughly on the same level regarding development, there are still some stark differences in their ways of life. Americans may look to Europe and feel a bit jealous over their free healthcare systems and more laid-back approach to their professional lives.But Europeans who visit America are also in awe of some of the everyday things that Americans take for granted, which seem to be luxuries. A Reddit user named Prof_XdR asked Europeans on the AskReddit subforum to share the everyday American things that they believe are luxuries, and the question received nearly 13,000 responses.

Europeans are admitting these 15 everyday American conveniences feel like a 'luxury'

Snopes

"Thank you Morgan Freeman," one commenter said.

Fact Check: Morgan Freeman Said You Shouldn't Have to Pay Reparations if You Never Owned a Slave?

Coral Gables, FL

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Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

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How can Astrology tell you about your worst friends? Astrology is the concept of using the placement of the planets and their related astrological signs, or the Signs of the Zodiac, to determine the course of a life. These placements based on your birth date, time, and location can give you a wealth of information about your personality traits and character and predict events throughout your life based on your sign and current placements. Of course, this is a quick overview, and doing actual natal charts and horoscopes is much more complicated. But now you have a basic idea of what astrology is.

5 Zodiac Signs That Could Be Your Worst Friend

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

HotNewHipHop

Chloe Bailey Has Fans In A Daze Thanks To Her Stunning St. Lucia Carnival Outfit

Emily Standley Allard

We often run across people in our lives who either have a natural healing and calming energy to them and those who seem bent on ruining everything you set out to do whether they mean to or not. Astrology offers a complex and nuanced understanding of personality traits associated with each zodiac sign, attributing both positive and negative aspects to individuals' characters. Among these characteristics, some signs are often hailed for their healing abilities, bringing comfort, peace, and rejuvenation to those around them. Conversely, other signs may possess more destructive tendencies, challenging relationships and personal growth. This article explores the zodiac signs that are traditionally considered the most healing and the most destructive, offering insights into the dual nature of certain astrological influences.

The 6 Zodiac Signs That Can Either Heal or Destroy You

The Spun

A beloved TikTok star has died at 10 years old due to rare health issues. Bella Brave, the young social media star who detailed her journey through health issues over the past couple of years, passed away earlier this month. She died on July 14. Her family announced the news on social media earlier ...

TikTok Star Dies From 'Rare' Health Issues At 10 Years Old

Virginia State

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

IFLScience

Fossilized poop and sand particle analysis tell a new story about how humans got their supper 1 million years ago.

Even If You're A Mammoth, Quicksand Can Get You

Money

Snoopy is undeniably an American pop icon. But does the image of Charlie Brown’s beloved daydreaming dog belong emblazoned on gold?. If your answer is an emphatic yes, head over to Walmart.com, where you’ll find a Snoopy flying ace gold round for sale. This is no mass-produced toy, and it doesn’t sell for (ahem) peanuts. The listing says only 50 of these limited-editions rounds are available, each contains 1 ounce of .9999 fine gold, and they’re priced in the neighborhood of (good grief) $2,600 apiece.

Fool's Gold? Walmart Is Selling Snoopy and Darth Vader Coins for Thousands of Dollars

Danny Trejo's Fourth of July brawl was crazier than we originally thought – as TMZ obtained new video, showing the actor throwing the first punch – and a chair -- after getting provoked.

New Video: Danny Trejo Throws Punch and Chair After Water Balloon Attack

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Lesley Suter is the ASME- and James Beard Award-winning Special Projects Director at Eater, where she oversees ambitious editorial packages and other coordinated efforts across the network. She’s also the co-author of the cookbooks Bavel and Bestia, and writes on topics close to her heart including food, cooking, and culture.

My Garage Freezer Envy, Myself

To anyone familiar with them, accents are a giveaway about where you’re from. But according to a Preply survey, some American accents are more alluring than others. Is yours on the list of the most attractive accents in the US?. Findings. Preply surveyed 1,000 individuals to determine how they...

5 American Accents People Love the Most

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Sometime around 100 AD, the Roman lawyer and aristocrat Pliny sent a letter to his third wife, Calpurnia – who was staying in a different part of Italy – to express how much he loved and missed her:


I love you so much, and we are not used to separations. So I stay awake most of the night thinking of you […] The only time I am free from this misery is when I am in court and wearing myself out with my friends’ lawsuits. You can judge then what a life I am leading, when I find my rest in...

Did people in Ancient Rome and Greece love the same way we do? Perhaps even more hopelessly

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Everybody Gets a Star

Since the dawn of civilization, mankind has desired to air grievances against those we felt have wronged us: This is not hyperbole, but fact. An almost...

Everybody Gets a Star

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