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Austin Nonprofit PelotonU Appoints Education Veteran Lacey Pittman Tomanek as New Executive Director
Austin Nonprofit PelotonU Appoints Education Veteran Lacey Pittman Tomanek as New Executive Director
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 10, 2023--
2023-08-10 21:20
MTG Wilds of Eldraine Release Date
MTG Wilds of Eldraine Release Date
Magic: The Gathering's latest card set, Wilds of Eldraine, releases later this year, accompanying major changes to the game.
2023-05-12 02:48
This portable projector with a 40-inch screen is just $230
This portable projector with a 40-inch screen is just $230
TL;DR: As of Sept. 20, you can snag the Wemax Go Projector and a 40-inch
2023-09-20 17:20
Is xQc OK? Kick streamer faces criticism for overlooking Newton's third law during fiery 'Lies of P' clash: 'He is a danger to himself'
Is xQc OK? Kick streamer faces criticism for overlooking Newton's third law during fiery 'Lies of P' clash: 'He is a danger to himself'
xQc seemed to forget basic physics as he had a bizarre reaction while playing an early release version of 'Lies of P'
2023-09-18 20:48
Final Fantasy 16 faces ban from Saudi Arabia
Final Fantasy 16 faces ban from Saudi Arabia
'Final Fantasy 16' won't be released in Saudi Arabia unless modifications are made.
2023-05-09 20:19
Linda Yaccarino: NBCUniversal's advertising head in talks to become Twitter's next CEO as Elon Musk steps down
Linda Yaccarino: NBCUniversal's advertising head in talks to become Twitter's next CEO as Elon Musk steps down
Linda Yaccarino reportedly played a pivotal role in the launch of NBCU's ad-supported Peacock streaming service
2023-05-12 10:51
Test scores for 13-year-olds drop several points since the start of pandemic, building on decade-long decline, report says
Test scores for 13-year-olds drop several points since the start of pandemic, building on decade-long decline, report says
Average test scores for 13-year-old students in both mathematics and reading have declined several points since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, building on a decline that's been trending over the last decade, according to a new report released from the National Assessment of Educational Progress.
2023-06-21 22:50
China's eastern Hangzhou city signs comprehensive strategic agreement with Alibaba
China's eastern Hangzhou city signs comprehensive strategic agreement with Alibaba
BEIJING/HONG KONG China's eastern Hangzhou city has signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement with the e-commerce giant Alibaba
2023-06-29 21:52
China's Tencent posts smaller than expected revenue growth
China's Tencent posts smaller than expected revenue growth
By Josh Ye HONG KONG (Reuters) -China's Tencent Holdings posted a smaller-than-expected 11% rise in second-quarter revenue on Wednesday, as
2023-08-16 17:50
UberEats worker on the brink of homelessness begs customers to leave tips
UberEats worker on the brink of homelessness begs customers to leave tips
A TikTok video has gone unexpectedly viral after it shocked viewers by exposing the reality of the financial hardships of people who work as drivers for food-delivery companies. The clip was uploaded by user Riley Elliot back in 2021 (although he clarified that his legal name is Riley Todd until he’s married). According to a subsequent video, he only had 9 followers at the time – all of whom were his close friends. But his video clearly resonated. It’s been widely viewed on TikTok, amassing hundreds of thousands of likes and comments, and Elliot’s account has blown up – he now has more than 17,000 followers. In the video, Elliot is sitting in a vehicle, clearly distressed after having completed a food delivery job. He says: “Y’all I wish that people who order UberEats or Doordash understood what it’s like to be a driver.” Sign up to our new free Indy100 weekly newsletter In tears, he goes on to explain that he was only paid $2.50 for the 45-minute job, and had to pay $3 for parking as the customer wouldn’t come outside to meet him. He added that the customer gave him only a $1.50 tip. “I gotta prove three times rent for income in two weeks and I can’t. It doesn’t matter that I’m working multiple jobs, that I barely sleep, that I can barely afford to feed myself. I’m about to be homeless for the third time since May and it’s all because people don’t tip their delivery drivers. Like, how hard is it to throw us five bucks?” In the on-screen caption, he added: “I’m out here risking my life in a pandemic and no one cares.” Elliot's sudden increase in popularity helped him turn his life around and is now reportedly in a much better place. A successful GoFundMe page, that is still active for Elliot has raised more than $20,000 for him. Elliot's clip was also shared on Twitter, where it has been viewed 3.4 million times. The responses largely echoed the comments on the TikTok video, with people sympathising with Elliot while also debating whether blaming the customers for a lack of tips is the solution, as opposed to holding the delivery companies accountable. In a video posted later the same day, Elliot explained that he had received an overwhelming amount of support, as well as donations which allowed him to move into a new home. @elliot_wanders THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! #ubereatsdriver #fyp #tipyourdeliverydriver #payitforward #tiktokchangedmylife He also addressed comments that referenced expensive items visible in his video, explaining that his income has drastically changed since the start of the pandemic – as has been the case for so many Americans. In a later follow-up, Elliot acknowledged that the blaming customers entirely was not helpful, and that he believed that food-delivery companies that rely on gig workers should bear more responsibility to ensure drivers are paid fairly. He added that this is a broader issue too, highlighting the tip-based culture which exists in the service industry in America. While Elliot appears to be in a much better financial situation now thanks to the viral success of his video, it’s important to remember that there are thousands of others in similar situations who aren’t going viral and may well still be struggling. Just something to bear in mind next time we order pizza... Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-07-20 22:45
Get 10TB of cloud storage for life, only $70
Get 10TB of cloud storage for life, only $70
TL;DR: As of June 18, get a Lifetime Subscription to Prism Drive Secure Cloud Storage
2023-06-18 17:59
En route to the moon, Russia beams back first mission images
En route to the moon, Russia beams back first mission images
The space race is on. Russia beamed back the first images from its Luna-25 spacecraft,
2023-08-16 01:20