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Small merchants in China have been holding rallies this month to protest Temu's fines and refund policies, multiple outlets reported.

Dozens of angry Chinese suppliers swarmed Temu's office, saying they're tired of giving Westerners refunds without returns

Los Angeles, CA

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L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

Saint Petersburg, FL

Editor's note: This article was originally published on June 21, 2021. It has since been updated. A Florida bartender is being widely praised online after a woman shared how his keen observation and quick thinking saved her and her friend from being harassed by an aggressive stranger. The grateful customer named Trinity Allie took to Twitter to commend the St. Petersburg drink-slinger, Max Gutierrez, and reveal how he used a clever trick to check in on them discreetly when he sensed trouble. Posting a picture of Gutierrez holding out a small clipboard to her, Allie tweeted: "This man was harassing me and my friend and the bartender passed this note to me acting like it was my receipt! Legit the type of bartender everyone needs."

Bartender cleverly slips a note to save woman from a stranger 'aggressively hitting on' her

The US Sun

DESPITE being launched last year, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 recently saw a huge influx of new players. COD:MW3 dropped on Xbox Game Pass on July 26, allowing new players to join for free as part of the subscription. However, with more people joining the game come more problems,...

Call of Duty bans 65k accounts in a week but players are still furious and don’t think it’s enough

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Writer and illustrator Aubrey Hirsch jokingly asked her followers on Twitter what’s a “universal thing that most men like?” because she was writing a comic and “just realized I don’t actually know any men in real life." The tweet inspired an avalanche of funny responses.Hirsch is the author of “Why We Never Talk About Sugar,” a collection of short stories, and her work has appeared in The New York Times, Child, American Short Fiction and Time.The interesting thing about the responses is that they weren’t the typical stereotypes about men. She didn’t get a ton of people talking about sex, sports or toxic masculinity. Instead, there were a lot of folks that mentioned very specific male behaviors as if they were talking about a bizarre species they discovered in the wild.

A female writer jokingly asked what's a 'universal thing men like' and the responses were hilarious

Mediaite

A $10 million cash withdrawal in Cairo made just days before former President Donald Trump took office in January 2017 triggered a secretive Justice Department investigation that sought to uncover whether he received financial support from Egypt’s government. The investigation, revealed in an exclusive report by The Washington Post...

Mysterious $10 Million Cash Withdrawal Triggered DOJ Investigation into Whether Trump Took Egyptian Funds

Funerals are usually times for the loved ones of the deceased to remember and mourn them while holding on to the good memories they had together. But the rise of social media has amplified exceptional cases where family and friends complied with the individual's last wish to have an unconventional final journey. One such person was a British man who planned his funeral more than ten years before his death and rehearsed it on TV in 2013, as per The Gazette. The event went exactly as per the man's plan when he passed away peacefully in June this year.

Man who planned his funeral 10 years before his death had a peculiar coffin in mind

Whoever came up with the term “neighborly” (i.e. to be helpful, friendly, and kind) had to be the single most optimistic individual of their time, because neighbors can be your worst nightmare come to life and the embodiment of the dregs of humanity. Unfortunately for one poor lady...

‘Come out and play’: Furious neighbor turns into an absolute crazy man when he blames woman for landing him a parking ticket

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‘Like I could’ve got hibachi for that price.’. What’s the most you would pay for a Chick-fil-A meal? Whatever number you gave is probably still lower than what this first-time Chick-fil-A customer’s meal cost.

‘Did I get got?’: Chick-fil-A customer questions if she got scammed after one meal comes out to $30

If you would like to play Fields of Mistria on consoles like Xbox, PS5, PS4, or Switch, we have gathered some information that can interest you. When it comes to farming simulators, many people think about Stardew Valley first. Rightfully so, as even 8 years after release, the game is constantly updated, with more to come. It is not all, as according to the developer’s vow, the additional content will be absolutely free. However, it is not the only option on the market. More and more farming sims have started to crop up after SV. One of the most recent ones is Fields of Mistria, which begins its journey in Early Access on Steam. This obviously means that it is available on PC, but what about other platforms like Switch, PS4, PS5, or Xbox? Will we see its release there? Let’s find out what the developers have to say about it.

Fields of Mistria (FoM) - Console (Xbox, PS5, PS4, Switch) Release Explained

Momo is a defensive-oriented mage in Sword of Convallaria. Known for her ability to withstand heavy damage, she creates a formidable barrier around herself while dealing consistent magic damage to enemies. Momo's skillset focuses on survival and crowd control, making her a valuable asset in challenging battles. Despite not ranking highest on our tier list, Momo’s defensive and offensive abilities are crucial to a team’s success. You can check out our other builds of the most powerful heroes, such as Col, Dantalion, Gloria, Beryl, Rawiyah, Faycal, Inanna, and Maitha or take a look on our Skill Tree of the Best Characters.

Sword of Convallaria (SoC) - Momo Build, Mighty Magician

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Have you ever experienced something so surreal that you pause to relay the story because it seems so bizarre that you think people are just going to believe you're lying about the entire thing?That's what TikToker Sydney Davis Jr. (@sydneydavisjrjr) says she encountered as a teenager when she met a crazed individual on a bus who not only knew her birthday — but had the same one.She shared her uncanny encounter in a viral TikTok where she states that till this day, she believes she may've been at the center of a prophecy.Sydney's video begins with a stitched clip from...

"The Prophecy" — Woman Shares Scary Story Where Man Recognizes Her on Bus, Has Same Birthday

Taylor is a woman of conviction, persistence, and dedication. That's because she wanted to see how many phone calls she could make to her boss to see how long it would take him to get angry.She posted the results of her experiment to her TikTok account @tgerbs, which left users who saw her video surmising that she was a very patient and understanding boss with a great sense of humor."Seeing how many times I can call my boss over and over again until he gets mad," the TikToker writes in a text overlay of her video as she records herself...

“Now What Do You Want?” — Woman Pranks Boss by Calling Him Over and Over Again, Now TikTok Loves Him

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The two-month stay in South Korea helped him immerse himself in the local culture and save money for his gap year.

I spent two months working on a farm in South Korea for free lodging and food. It was hard work, but I saved at least $2,000.

Wreckfest 2 was officially announced at the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase. A trailer on the game's engine was presented, showing better graphics than the first installment thanks to the shift to current-generation platforms. The active development of Wreckfest ended years ago and all this time we were wondering what Bugbear...

FlatOut Series Successor with Fantastic Destruction Gets a Sequel. Check Out Trailer for Wreckfest 2

THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2024 brings Gothic fans the first footage focusing strictly on the gameplay of the remake. The developers presented shots from the „living” world of the game. Fans of the game series about the adventures of the Nameless Hero have been warmed up by THQ...

Gothic Remake on First Gameplay Trailer. Devs Presented a „Living” World, Combat System, and New Mechanics

A vegetarian Chipotle customer said a worker added meat to her bowl—despite her asking for no protein—and refused to remake the order. Her video sparked outrage in the comments section and amassed over 190,000 views before it was removed from the platform.

‘I don’t eat meat: Woman says Chipotle worker refused to remake her bowl after putting meat in it.

The postponement of Avowed's release date has been officially confirmed. The RPG from Obsidian Entertainment studio will be released in 2025. Recently, there was a leak stating that Avowed won't be released this year. Xbox officially confirmed this information on website X, and also announced the final (hopefully) release date of the RPG from Obsidian Entertainment - Avowed will debut on February 18, 2025, on PC and Xbox Series X/S.

Avowed RPG Delay Officially Confirmed, Microsoft Gives Specific Release Date. „We're Proud of What the Obsidian Team Have Accomplished,” Assures Phil Spencer

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Fewer than half of British households now have a home phone – and we will lose something precious when they’re gone, says the comedian and author Viv Groskop

The hunt for a missing date, the numbers I’ll never forget: we’ll never match the magic of a landline | Viv Groskop

WALMART’S delivery service has left a shopper reeling after their groceries were allegedly dumped on the sidewalk. The big-box retailer has come under fire recently for its checkout changes, but the most recent complaint on X is about another form of checkout. “Well, that’s the last time I use @Walmart delivery LOL,” X user @SyntheticStrife […]

‘Just dumped it,’ Walmart shopper fumes after delivery ‘left in pile on floor’ – vows it’s the ‘last time’

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65,000 Bans in a Week. Activision Has No Mercy for Cheaters in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and CoD: Warzone

Activision has boasted quite an achievement. The team dedicated to fighting cheating in the online Call of Duty in just a few days has banned 65,000...

65,000 Bans in a Week. Activision Has No Mercy for Cheaters in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and CoD: Warzone

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