A 166-Year-Old Luxury Retailer Says This Might Be Its ‘Last’ Holiday Season Due to the ‘Profound Erosion’ of San Francisco

August 16, 2023

The owner of San Francisco luxury department store Gumps took out a full-page ad in “The San Francisco Chronicle” to express concern over the city’s current state and call on city officials to clean up the streets.

‘I Can Feel the Rage’: 80-Year-Old Couple Charged $120 to Print Boarding Passes Before Flight

August 16, 2023

The couple was traveling on Ryanair from London to France.

Two Drunk American Tourists Found ‘Trapped’ Inside the Eiffel Tower After Impromptu Sleepover

August 16, 2023

Eiffel Tower security was in for a shock after discovering the tourists asleep inside the landmark.

This Nurse Turned $500 in Savings Into $100 Million in Sales After Sharing Her Hair Care Routine on YouTube. Now She’s Revealing Her Secrets to Success.

August 16, 2023

Courtney Adeleye sold $10 million worth of products out of her home within three years of launch.

New York City bans TikTok on government-issued devices

August 16, 2023

New York City becomes the latest government to issue new rules banning TikTok, a measure meant to ward off potential security threats from China. The Verge reported the new ban, which is effective immediately and instructs agencies to delete the app from city-owned hardware within 30 days. NYC Cyber Command, which focuses on cyber threats […]

Work exchange earns you a free pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023

August 16, 2023

Just about one month to go until TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 kicks off in San Francisco on September 19-21. If you don’t have a pass yet, here’s a painless way to attend — for free. Volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 for a free, three-day pass Here’s the (tiny) catch. Simply work 8 hours over the course […]

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