Uber is quietly rolling out a new way to pay: cash. The company, long associated with card-only payments, has begun letting riders hand drivers bills at the end of trips. The feature started small in places like Cincinnati and San Antonio, but has since expanded into bigger markets, including Los Angeles, San Diego, Tampa, and Jacksonville. Even smaller cities like Laredo, Texas, are part of the rollout. Riders still book through the app, but instead of charging a card, they settle up with ca...| The Daily Dot
A viral TikTok skit portraying a painfully awkward conversation has set off a wave of generational debate. The clip, from creator Mandy (@guyfieriwhore), shows a young woman shutting down every attempt at small talk, offering no opinions, no reactions, and no engagement. The text overlay on her video reads, "POV you're trying to talk to people in 2025." @guyfieriwhore/TikTok Viewers linked the exaggerated scene to a real-world communication breakdown among Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Conversations a...| The Daily Dot
A college graduate’s crash-out over the student debt crisis went viral with 6.6 million views on TikTok. Alyssa Jeacoma (@lightweightlyssie) recorded the emotional video after learning that the student loan she borrowed as a 17-year-old comes with a 17% interest rate. Jeacoma, who pays $1500 a month in student loan debt, thought she’d spent the past two years paying off the debt. She lost it when she realized, “I actually owe more than what I started off with.” Jeacoma explained that ...| The Daily Dot
A David's Bridal stylist reportedly ejected a customer from the store after she arrived without making an appointment. Although they still welcomed her in for a bit, the TikToker says they asked her to leave when someone who had called ahead showed up. This led to some dispute in the comments over whether you can just walk in to a David's Bridal, plus a few horror stories from dissatisfied brides. Do you need an appointment at David's Bridal? TikToker Kate Jane (@makeupbykatejane) tried to ma...| The Daily Dot
TikTok creator J’Amore went viral after delivering a playful personality roast based on women’s favorite ice cream brands. He toured the frozen food aisle, pointing out brands like Häagen-Daz, Breyers, and Bluebell, and explained the type of girl who eats each one. According to J'Amore, Ben & Jerry’s girlies are stoners, Bluebell girlies are Southern, and if she eats Talenti, “she’s never seen struggle a day in her life.” @realjamore/TikTok The humorous video from June 26, 2025, ...| The Daily Dot
David Dobrik may have made millions as one of YouTube’s biggest stars, but critics say his latest job posting shows he isn’t ready to share much of that wealth with his team. The former Vine creator is looking for a Content Manager to help run his social media empire, but the salary—$50,000 a year—has people online saying it’s wildly out of touch, especially for Los Angeles. Content manager role sparks backlash The listing describes a “highly creative and proactive” person who c...| The Daily Dot
Clothing company Levi Strauss mentioned "rising anti-Americanism" in a U.K. business registry as a reason for potential slumping sales. According to Newsweek, the corporation better known as Levi's blamed President Donald Trump, his tariffs, and other policies for these souring sentiments in the recent filing. Anti-American attitudes do seem to be on the rise since the start of Trump's second term. Levi's worried, Jack Daniel's hurting On Wednesday, Newsweek reported on a filing from Levi's i...| The Daily Dot
A viral confrontation on an American Airlines flight showed how quickly rudeness can lead to removal. The passenger told a flight attendant to "shut up" during pre-flight safety instructions and was swiftly escorted off the plane. @JayCrenshaw/Instagram The early morning flight originated in San José, Costa Rica, and was bound for Dallas, TX on Tuesday. The situation escalated almost immediately after the insult, as shown on the viral video posted on Instagram by Jay Crenshaw (@JayCrenshaw)....| The Daily Dot
Model and TV personality Chrissy Teigen reveals her unconventional nighttime meal. Some fans criticize her routine, saying she shouldn't wake up her husband, John Legend. What is Chrissy Teigen's 2 am meal routine? In a TikTok clip of Teigen's appearance on Dinner Time Live, she reveals that she takes her nighttime medication at 10 pm and falls asleep soon after. However, her night isn't over just yet. "I wake up again at 1. I place my order. It gets to me by 2. I eat it by 2:15," she says. "...| The Daily Dot
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