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Full text of Osama Bin Laden’s ‘Letter to America’ goes viral on TikTok

TikTok users started circulating the full text of Osama Bin Laden’s ‘Letter to America‘ after content creator Lynette Adkins urged everyone to read it.

While she doesn’t touch upon the details included in the letter, the TikToker says she and many others are going through an “existential crisis” after reading it.

The complete letter, which was available on The Guardian until recently, was taken down by the outlet owing to the increasing discussions – ‘without the full context’ – around the subjects mentioned in the text, including the 9/11 attack.

Readers visiting the website are now met with the message: “This page previously displayed a document containing, in translation, the full text of Osama’s “letter to the American people”, as reported in the Observer on Sunday 24 November 2002. The document, which was published here on the same day, was removed on 15 November 2023.”

A spokesperson for the news outlet told The Wrap: “The transcript published on our website 20 years ago has been widely shared on social media without the full context. Therefore we have decided to take it down and direct readers to the news article that originally contextualized it instead.”

21-year-old letter taken down on Reddit

Bin Laden’s letter to the American people is nowhere to be found on Reddit, but several TikTok users have taken it upon themselves to educate others about its contents.

Many of them have shared videos of themselves reading the complete two-page letter, while others are simply reacting to the details.

Reports suggest the letter could have resurfaced in the wake of the United States‘ support to Israel amid the ongoing war as the missive mentions the Americans’ alliance with Israelis in the past to fight the terrorist groups.

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Amigo Chino claims he caused Orange Theory car crash on TikTok

A driverless car indeed crashed into the Orange Theory Fitness building in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, in October, but there are no reports that suggest Amigo was the one to cause it.

In a viral video, the man claims he placed a brick on his boss’ gas pedal to make the car move on its own and crash into the building after he allegedly got “fired on the first day” of the job.

The following video on his account displays an unverified news story with an NBC Boston banner, reporting his narration of the incident in an AI-generated voice.

The headline shown in his TikTok reads: “Mass TikTokkker ‘amigo chino’ arrested Wednesday morning on the count of destruction of a Orange Theory Fitness building.” However, there is no such report on NBC Boston’s website.

The story only gets interesting as Chino claims he got out on bail thanks to the help of a “homie”. But, he says he was placed on house arrest.

TikToker says he’s on the run

In his TikTok, Chino shows off his ankle bracelet after claiming that he was on house arrest. But, in the following video, he cuts it open and tells his followers he wasn’t abiding by the law.

In the series of videos posted in less than 24 hours, the content creator claims to be ‘on the run’ after getting rid of his ankle bracelet but advises his followers to not repeat the mistakes he has made.

Chino says he’s trying to get to California from Boston with very little money on him while his phone is running out of battery as well.

While he is ‘on the run’, Chino has urged his followers to buy the “Free Amigo” merch. His website has items displaying his picture that resembles a mug shot with #freechino printed below it.

It appears to be an elaborate prank

Amigo’s claims about being responsible for the Orange Theory gym crash seem like an elaborate prank pulled on TikTok to promote himself and his range of merch.

The supposed screenshot of NBC Boston’s article about him does not exist on the news outlet’s website, and there is no record of him being arrested either.

To add to the above, the owner of Orange Theory has confirmed that the accident occurred when he activated the remote start while walking to the car.

There is no evidence to prove that Chino’s claims are true, but since viewers are hooked on his story about being on the run from Boston to California, many are curious to know how it’s going to end.

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What is Red Cup Day at Starbucks and when is it?

The Red Cup Day is a Christmas holiday tradition that was launched by Starbucks to highlight its winter menu. In the past, the new cup was launched at the same time as the winter drinks. However, in 2022, the company decided to introduce reusable cups to reduce waste by 50% by 2030. This year, the Red Cup Day will be taking place on Thursday, November 16th.

The phenomenon of new cups has been a social media favorite and has even led to many launching a countdown for the same.

Luckily, customers do not have to go the extra mile to get their hands on the cup. You can get the free cup however you order, via the store, the app, or other delivery partners like Uber Eats or DoorDash. However, it is important to remember that the cups are available until the supplies last.

Starbucks Red Cup Day 2023 menu

Customers will be able to get the 16-ounce red cup by ordering any fall or winter beverage – hot, iced, or blended and the new cup has a ‘whimsical mod design.’

Following are the menu items that will get you the cup:

• Apple Crisp Oat Macchiato
• Caramel Brûlé Latte
• Chestnut Praline Latte
• Gingerbread Latte
• Gingerbread Oat Chai
• Hot Chocolate
• Iced Apple Crisp Oat Shaken Espresso
• Peppermint Hot Chocolate
• Peppermint Mocha
• Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
• Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte
• Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
• Pumpkin Spice Latte
• Sugar Cookie Oat Latte
• White Hot Chocolate

Starbucks Red Cup Day strike

Starbucks workers have launched the Red Cup Rebellion strike in the means to improve staffing, schedule issues, and bargain with the union. Many workers expressed their hardship during promotional offers, such as the Red Cup Day, as large orders would pile up online and offline.

Speaking to The Guardian, Bruce Halstead, a barista at a Starbucks roastery in Seattle, Washington said: “I feel like customers don’t know to the full extent how hard the promotional days can be. It’s super exciting and fun for our customers to have these new cups, new drinks, and all these exclusive things, but our management does not staff us correctly.”

In a statement, Starbucks acknowledged that they were aware of the strike and are “committed to working with all partners, side-by-side, to elevate the every day, and we hope that Workers United’s priorities will shift to include the shared success of our partners and working to negotiate contracts for those they represent,”

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Meaning behind ‘sticking out your GYAT for the rizzler’ explained

As per reports, the phrase is a combination of various slags that have become popular on TikTok in the past couple of months.

The term GYAT first took over social media in May 2022. It simply means ‘Oh My God’ or ‘God Damn.’ This word was commonly used by people on the platform to describe something very beautiful. Over time, its meaning changed and people used the slag term to refer to someone who has an attractive booty.

Meanwhile, the term “rizzler” is associated with “rizz.” The word became the talk of the town after people came across it in Urban Dictionary. It refers to a male’s ability to attract a female.

The term became a popular internet phrase after several users came across a video that was posted by the user @ovp.9. The clip captures a Fortnite character dancing as the voice of a child singing the song with various internet slang can be heard in the background.

The song has the following lyrics: “Sticking out your gyatt for the rizzler. You’re so skibidi. You’re so Fantum tax. I just want to be your sigma. Freaking come here. Give me Ohio.”

The video, which was posted last month, has already received over seven million views.

Gen-Z TikTok slang to be aware of

Slangs have become a popular means of communication for Gen-Z and sometimes it can be hard to keep up with all the terms. Some of the popular words that are being used on online platforms are as follows:

1. Body Count: The number of people you have slept with.
2. Cap (word or emoji): Used to call out someone for lying.
3. Caught in 4K: Getting caught red-handed.
4. It’s Giving: Mostly used by fashion enthusiasts, the term is used as an appreciation remark.
5. ISTG: I swear to God
6. Pushing P or 🅿️: Being authentic
7. Simp: Someone who is desperate for attention.
8. W: Win
9. Sus: someone or something looking suspicious.
10. Slay: Someone who did an amazing job.

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A look at the new merch

As per reports, Olive Garden is all set to make things exciting this holiday season as it introduced a couple of clothing items that you can gift your loved ones. To begin with, customers will be able to purchase an Olive Garden “To-Go” bag for $30.

The bag contains three socks with breadsticks, bowls of soup, and salads that people can choose from. You could also purchase a $47 Season’s Gratings sweatshirt, a Season’s Gratings pajama set for $27, and matching pants for $42.

This is the second year for Olive Garden’s merchandise as it was first introduced in 2022 and became an instant hit.

The viral cheese graters are back

The news about the new merchandise comes days after social media users went crazy over the viral cheese graters. People on TikTok had been making videos about buying them at the location and it did not take long for others to rush to the restaurant.

From 11 a.m. ET on November 20, you will be able to order the social media favorite cheese graters from the official website of Olive Garden.

This will retail for $15. At the moment, it seems like these are sold out at the stores. Your safest option would be to set a reminder and get your hands on the graters as soon as the stock is released.

Pet and Family merch that will be available

Olive Garden is making sure everyone is taken care of. The restaurant is launching a 500-piece puzzle portraying a pile of Olive Garden breadsticks that everyone can enjoy.

At the same time, you will also be able to purchase a breadstick plushie for your pet for just $27.

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Watermelon Filter takes over TikTok

The viral TikTok effect is called ‘Filter for Good’ and features three big watermelon slices which cover the screen.

To unlock the filter, you have to drag a piece of watermelon across the screen in a squiggle pattern and collect some seeds.

If you want to use it, open TikTok and click on the magnifying glass to bring up the search bar. Then, type ‘Filter for Good’.

The filter will appear right at the top under the ‘Effects’ heading. Tap the pink camera box to the right to have a go.

Effect raises money for people in Gaza

It was made by an AR creator called Jourdan who is donating all of the proceeds she makes to charities sending help to Gaza.

“I have decided to create this effect ‘Filter for Good’ and donate all of the rewards earned to charities that her providing aid in Gaza,” she said.

The 27-year-old will make money through TikTok’s Effect Creator Rewards program which gives monetary rewards to effect creators.

Watermelons have long been used as a symbol of Palestine as the fruit contains the same colors as the flag: Red, black, white, and green.

Now, the watermelon emoji has become a sign of support amid the conflict. The death toll in Gaza has sadly reached 11,000.

Watermelon Filter raises $11,000

The Watermelon Filter has been used more than six million times and already raised almost $11,000 for people in Gaza.

Jourdan is sharing daily update videos on TikTok which show how much money the effect has made so far.

She hasn’t received any funds to her bank account, so no donations have been made to charities sending aid to Gaza yet.

The TikTok user will decide where to donate the money when it becomes available to ensure the best needs are prioritised.

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‘A sky in your gallery’ meaning explained

‘A sky in your gallery’ is a new trend that involves posting a picture of the sky from your phone’s camera roll.

The picture could have been taken at any time and at any place, the only rule is that it must be a photo of the sky.

People are sharing all kinds of amazing images from beautiful sunsets to tropical blue skies and starry nights.

Then, they are captioning it ‘a sky in your gallery’ and sharing the image with their friends on social media.

The trend emerged on Instagram this month with an ‘Add Yours’ sticker which lets you post an image to a shared Story.

How to do the ‘a sky in your gallery’ trend

• Find someone who has used the ‘A sky in your gallery’ sticker.
• Tap ‘Add Yours’.
• Upload a photo of the sky from your camera roll.
• Post the image to your Instagram Story.

If you can’t find anyone who has used the sticker, you can create your own by uploading the sky image to your Story, clicking on the Sticker button and pressing ‘Add Yours’.

Pretty trend makes Instagram users smile

The trend has now spread across other social media platforms and people are loving all of the beautiful sky pictures.

One person wrote on Twitter: “Want to meet the person who started this ‘a sky in your gallery’ trend and hug him/her.”

“This ‘a sky in your gallery’ trend is beautiful,” said another.

Someone else added: “I’m loving this ‘a sky in your gallery’ trend on Instagram.”

A similar one has just started circling called ‘a sea in your gallery’ too, which sees people sharing awesome pictures of the ocean.

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McDonald’s X Crocs collab has Grimace socks

McDonald‘s and Crocs have created a new line of footwear with matching accessories and the collection was launched officially on Tuesday, November 14.

The collab includes four designs of sandals and clogs, each one of them inspired by a different McDonald’s mascot – Grimace, Birdie, Hamburglar, and Classic.

The shoes come with matching jibbitz charms – in the form of your favorite menu items – and socks, but it seems most people had their eyes on the adorable Grimace socks, which aren’t available on Crocs’ shopping site anymore.

For the unversed, the restaurant was selling socks inspired by Grimace in some of its locations before collaborating with Crocs. But the socks from the latest drop appear to be specially created to match the only pair of cozy sandals in the collection.

The purple-colored plain socks have Grimace’s face printed on them and the matching jibbitz are shaped like the favorite drink and the character that inspires it.

Price of the 2023 collection and where to buy

The McDonald’s X Crocs collection is available to purchase on Crocs’s official website, at the brand’s retail stores, and select wholesale partners while the supplies last.

All the clogs and sandals including jibbitz charms are priced between $70 – $75 per pair and matching socks for $20.

Fans disappointed as their favorite accessory is sold out

Grimace fans have taken to X/Twitter to express their disappointment about missing out on the adorable accessory as it isn’t available in Crocs’ online store anymore.

“I wanted the Grimace socks too but by the time I got to them, they were sold out,” complained one.

Another added: “Girl the grimace socks sold out so fast”

“All I wanted was the grimace socks and they are gone,” said a third user.

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Elijah Jamerson’s Halloween surprise turns into a disaster

Elijah has managed to gain a strong following on social media thanks to the TikTok videos and the young sensation was happy to bring a smile to people’s faces with his personality.

Bringing the same energy, he was excited to celebrate Halloween by announcing a little surprise for everyone at school. While Elijah held no ill intentions, as per reports, some people interrupted his surprise to be a school shooting.

Students were scared and did not want to attend the school. It is unclear who started these rumors but they were quick to impact the emerging influencer.

What we know about the influencer

Elijah rose to fame in October 2023 when he appeared in TikToker Braden Hales (@braden.hales) videos. In it, his answers caught the attention of everyone as they fell in love with his goofy personality.

His catchphrases were later turned into a meme and even became a hot topic of discussion on Twitter.

The popularity online led Elijah to create his own profile on TikTok and he now goes by the username @spiritualpressure00. At the moment, he has over 180k followers. However, Elijah has not made his profile public following the Halloween incident.

Even though Elijah did not mean any harm with his Halloween surprise, the TikTok star could not help but feel bad about making people scared.

Taking to his profile, he issued an apology to everyone as he said: “I’m sorry. I’m sorry that all of you were so scared and terrified and that I have caused you to feel this way. I didn’t want this, okay? I was just having fun. I don’t want to hurt people. I don’t want people to be scared. I never wanted this.”

He continued: “You know when I planned this big grand reveal I was just going to dress in a hoodie with spikey bracelets, LED masks, and boots. I was just going to take spooky photos with people. I don’t want to hurt people. I want to make my life worth remembering. I don’t want to be remembered as some kind of monster.”

Following the video, a lot of people came forward and showed their support for Elijah.

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It’s a part of a brand renovation that sees modern changes to the entertainment at the restaurants, including trampolines and video walls. 

Chuck E. Cheese animatronics will be at only one location 

Northridge Chuck E. Cheese will be the only restaurant to home the animatronics band, the chain announced in a press release last week. 

The animatronic band will perform daily at the California location. They made the announcement in a hilarious press conference from the band themselves, dubbing the change a “residency” in California.

Despite the band being a large memory in the childhoods of many, it comes as a step in a more modern direction for Chuck E. Cheese. David McKillips, President and CEO of Chuck E. Cheese’s parent company CEC Entertainment said: “As an important part of the legacy of the brand, we know that the animatronic band holds a special place for many fans in their childhood memories. We want our fans to know that the decision to keep the band here is meant as a gesture of love and gratitude as our legacy continues to evolve in new ways.”

A modern change for the pizza chain

Chuck E. Cheese has been renovating the fun centers of locations up and down the country, adding modern enhancements. Updated features include a state-of-the-art interactive dance floor, a giant video wall and screens, kid-focused arcade games, and even new trampoline zones (though only in select locations.) 

The new updates are hoped to have something for all ages. “Chuck E. Cheese is and was an essential part of growing up,” said Nolan Bushnell of CEC. “it has had an enormous impact on how families have fun providing a place where kids and adults alike could be entertained – from animatronic shows tailored more for the adults, to games and prizes for the kids. It’s great that the original animatronic band will remain in residency at the Northridge location while the other locations offer experiences and create memories with the new vision.” 

Five Nights at Freddie’s

The Chuck E. Cheese animatronics have been in the spotlight recently, after the release of the horror movie Five Nights At Freddy’s. 

Inspired by the popular video game series of the same name, Five Nights at Freddy’s releases on October 29. It features the storyline of a security guard who has to survive violent animal animatronics at a pizza restaurant.

The movie is reported to have made over $78 million on its release weekend. Over Halloween, Chuck E, Cheese hosted a “Five Nights of Fun” event, but lightheartedly denied it being a parody of the movie, despite having an eerily similar advertisement poster.

Cash App presale for Drake and J. Cole’s 2024 tour tickets

Presale for Drake’s 2024 tour with J. Cole begins Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Only Cash App cardholders can get early access by using an active card. Follow the below steps once the presale is live.

1. Find the show of your choice from the main tour site and enter the first 9 digits of your active Cash Card into the passcode box.
2. Once you’ve picked the venue and seats, use the same Cash Card to checkout.
3. Cardholders can get up to six tickets per order.

Fans can also use the virtual Cash Card information located in the Cash Card tab of the app if the physical card isn’t available.

There are a limited number of tickets up for grabs during the presale. The general ticket sale will start on Friday, November 17.

The prices of the tickets will be revealed at the time of purchase. They are available on most verified ticketing platforms such as Ticketmaster and StubHub, aside from the main tour site.

It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What complete schedule

For those who grabbed their tickets from the Cash App presale and for everyone else, the schedule for Drake‘s 2024 tour with J. Cole has been released.

01/18 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
01/29 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
02/07 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
02/08 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena *
02/20 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center *

Schedule for the rest of the tour without J.Cole

01/19 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
01/22 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center
01/25 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center
02/02 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena
02/12 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
02/16 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
02/21 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center
02/24 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
02/27 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center
03/02 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
03/05 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum
03/10 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena
03/14 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena
03/18 – State College, PA – Bryce Jordan Center
03/23 – Sunrise, FL – American Bank Arena
03/27 – Birmingham, AL – The Legacy Arena at BJCC

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In a recent interview with Variety, the singer said, “I’ve never really felt that I could relate to girls very well. I love them so much. I love them as people. I’m attracted to them as people. I’m attracted to them for real.

“I’m physically attracted to them. But I’m also so intimated by them and their beauty and their presence.”

Now 21, Eilish clearly feels a lot more confident in some ways – able to talk about things that she previously kept private. But her honesty – that she feels intimated by the very people she is attracted to – will also resonate with many of her fans.

Billie Eilish’s Instagram post

On June 10th, 2021, Eilish shared a series of behind-the-scenes snaps from the music video of ‘Lost Cause’.

The pictures show the singer and her group of friends having fun during the filming of the slumber party-themed video to the single.

But what caught most people’s attention weren’t the actual pictures but the caption that Billie included in her Instagram post.

Alongside the images, Billie wrote: “I love girls”.

At the time, many of her fans felt this was the superstar coming out, while others accused her of queerbaiting. Following her latest interview and candid comments, Eilish’s sexuality is now a lot clearer.

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How to share Instagram posts with Close Friends

Instagram users with Android or iPhone can share posts with their Close Friends by following six simple steps:

1. Tap on the Plus/Add button at the bottom to swipe right anywhere in your Feed.
2. You can select up to 10 photos or videos from your phone gallery or capture a new picture or video by tapping on the camera icon on the right.
3. Select Next on the top right to edit your post.
4. Tap Next again once you’ve finished editing.
5. When you think your post is ready to share, tap on Audience and select the Close Friends option.
6. Select Done at the bottom and then Share in the top right.

You will know you’ve been added to someone’s Close Friends if you find a round green icon with a white star inside.

Any activities related to the post shared with Close Friends, including likes, comments, and shares, will be visible to everyone on the list and there isn’t any option to request to be a part of the limited audience.

How to create Close Friends list on Instagram

You can create your Close Friends list on Instagram by following a few simple steps.

1. Tap on the profile picture or the corresponding icon on the bottom right of your profile.
2. Select the hamburger icon in the top right and tap Close Friends.
3. Tap on the circle next to the names of the followers you want to add. Select the blue circle with a white tick to remove any name.
4. Tap Done at the bottom to save your changes.

The list can be updated at any time and your followers won’t be notified about being added/removed.

Users go gaga over the 2023 feature

Instagram users couldn’t be more thrilled as the app now allows them to share their posts with their favorite people, just like the Stories feature. More importantly, this allows them to hide their posts from people they don’t want.

Users are relieved that they can limit their audience on every post, thus retaining more privacy around what they share.

One user said: “Instagram creating close friends posts rather than just close friends stories is the best thing they could have done.”

“They took away circles so Instagram gave us close friends only post, god bless,” said another.

A third user wrote: “Close friends Instagram post are kinda fire.”

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Singer launches 2023 Christmas merch collection

Taylor Nation on Twitter announced the Christmas merch on Monday, November 13, 2023, along with a sneak-peak of the holiday collection, which is only available until the supplies last.

The online shopping site’s main page displays the Lover House symbolizing the 10 eras and named after her seventh studio album. Each door consists of a range of items representing the chosen era.

If you’re specifically looking for Christmas decorations, there are a total of 60 Christmas ornaments for all eras combined, which can be bought together for a price of $1,240. You can also buy them individually and they are priced anywhere between $15-$25.

The adorable collection includes ornaments shaped like album signs, cardigans, and other Taylor’s song-related designs.

Wonderland blanket is sold out on Taylor Swift’s shop

Wonderland blanket was among the mech items to quickly sell out and fans are hoping the rare collectible will be in stock again, but there’s no way to tell if it will be available on the online shop.

The rare item has “We Found Wonderland” printed on the top and the singer’s name at the bottom. The rustic design features trees, a rabbit, mountains, and a moon rising from behind. It was sold for a price of $75.

Several fans have taken to X, formerly Twitter, to express their disappointment about not being able to purchase the blanket.

One wrote: “All I’m saying is I didn’t get the wonderland blanket and now I’m sad.”

“RIP the wonderland blanket you would’ve been a lovely addition to my room,” said another.

A third fan said: “I was going to ask my mom for the wonderland blanket but it’s gone *sobs*“

Speak Now Snowglobe is a fan-favorite in 2023

Speak Now snow globe is also in demand as fans couldn’t be more excited to grab the “secret” item hidden in stars on the home page.

The Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) Frame Snowglobe is available in the holiday shop for $50.

One fan said: “I take it back. I ordered 2 hot items. I couldn’t help when I found the Speak Nowsnow globe and rep merch will always be my weakness”

“I’m sobbing because I really want it but don’t get paid till next week. That and the speak now snow globe,” said another.

Meanwhile, some fans are busy collecting all the items they possibly can before they are out of stock. You can check the official holiday shopping website if you’re looking to buy water bottles, vinyl, backpacks, and more for a happy Swiftmas!

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Mint App has started to crash on iPhone users ahead of closure

The free budgeting app Mint launched in 2006 and allows users to aggregate their financial accounts, giving them a unified view of their income, assets, and expenses.

After 17 years of providing financial management and budgeting features for millions of users, Mint is expected to be gone by the start of 2024.

Financial software company Intuit has announced that the Mint service will be absorbed into Intuit’s Credit Karma, another free financial service primarily focused on building credit:

“We are reimagining Mint as part of Intuit Credit Karma, expanding our collective capabilities to deliver upon our mission of championing financial progress for all.”

Over on Reddit, users are complaining about the app’s technology issues – suggesting that the Mint App is crashing when launched on an iPhone.

Many people have commented that they tried restarting their iPhones as well as reinstalled the app but nothing seems to be working.

Suggestions to fix the Mint App technology crash

Some Mint App users have taken to Twitter/X with their complaints about the application’s crash, reporting that their app isn’t opening.

@Mint responded in a Tweet stating that they apologize for any inconvenience and the team has now resolved the issue, advising:

“Please update your Mint app in the app store, and you should be able to proceed normally.”

However, many have reported that there is no update available for the Mint App.

Other users have also suggested using your browser to log in to Mint instead of the application.

Budgeting app Mint is folding into Credit Karma

As the Mint App service is set to be absorbed into Intuit’s Credit Karma, the 3.6 million current Mint customers will have the option to transfer their financial data to Credit Karma.

While Credit Karma’s financial service won’t include the same budgeting features as Mint, users will still be able to monitor monthly spending, and Credit Karma can use the Mint data to create a new Net Worth report.

If users currently have a Mint account and don’t want to transfer info to Credit Karma, they will have the option of downloading and deleting financial data from the service before it expires.

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Gospel singer Bobbi Storm’s airplane performance shut down

Bobbi Storm made several attempts to put on a show for travelers on board a Delta Air Lines flight until her performance was shut down by a member of the cabin crew.

The Detroit-born vocalist is currently aged 36 and features on the Grammy’s 2024 Best Gospel Album nominee The Maverick Way, by Christian group Maverick City Music. 

An Instagram video, posted on @bobbi_storm’s official account, shows the singer attempting to serenade fellow passengers with her new single.

The footage begins with Storm standing out of her seat and speaking to the attendant, explaining her musical success, before being asked to return to her seat.

Eventually, the Grammy-nominated vocalist came close to being kicked off the flight after continuously ignoring the employee who asked her to stop performing.

Delta Air Lines flight attendant threatens to ‘escort’ singer off

Later in the video, the Delta flight attendant asks Bobbi Storm to be quiet, to which the singer asks if she is “going to go to jail” if she doesn’t, adding that she is “doing what the Lord is telling me to do”.

The flight attendant responds by saying: “I’m your flight leader, I need you to follow my instructions. My instructions are for you to answer my question. Are you able to be quiet right now?”

Storm then turns to the other passengers and asks them what they think of the situation, but she receives no response.

Finally, the attendant resorts to threatening Bobbi Storm, telling her: “If you’re not able to follow my instruction, you will not be taking this flight.”

The singer then agrees to stay quiet and once the attendant leaves, she turns around to say that she will sing quietly for the passengers at the back, before breaking into song.

Bobbi Storm also shared the viral clip on TikTok, writing in the caption:

“I’m glad I got to share this moment with people on this flight who embraced me and celebrated with me.”

The viral video has gained more than 49,000 TikTok views along with over 2,000 likes and a comment section filled with mixed reactions.

In the comments of the Instagram video, a user named @bravostalking wrote:

“This is one of the most egotistical things I’ve ever seen. You think because you’re Grammy nominated that rules don’t apply to you and the plane is your stage?”

Another Instagram comment by @tthinkx suggested that the flight attendant was not in the wrong: “That man was doing his job and people on the flight paid to fly in peace.”

Over on TikTok, a comment by @Doug D shared their opinion: “Honestly, I would hate it if you did this lol. I need peace and quiet on the plane. Congrats though.”

@Sony B suggested that “there’s time and place for everything.”

Similarly, a user named @Sonja wrote: “Beautiful voice and congrats to her. But she has to follow rules and was out of line.”

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Elphaba Doherty debunks false death claims

The experience of having to watch the people of the internet react to the false news of your untimely death is undoubtedly a stressful one and Doherty, known affectionately to her fans as Elphaba, was quick to shut down anyone spreading such rumors about her.

Taking to her Instagram story on the handle @elphabaoriondoherty on October 12, Doherty wrote: “I AM NOT DEAD. The effing news are posting now. I’m trying to heal and people making this up makes me feel sick that people are fantasising over this like it’s a trend…”

Doherty proceeded to post a screenshot of a news story reporting on the rumors with the words “I’m not dead”, before assuring her 129,000 followers that she is “doing better” thanks to the support of her family.

The viral English star is known for her rather honest presence on social media and had recently taken a short break from Instagram due to illness.

Elphaba death claims first spread on TikTok

The false news of Doherty’s passing appeared to originate on TikTok, where it was claimed the young performer, whose persona is inspired by the Wicked character Elphaba Thropp, had passed away in hospital.

The video, which is still up on the platform at the time of writing on October 13, showed footage of Doherty talking to camera which the uploader claimed was filmed an hour before Doherty went into a coma and subsequently passed away.

The video has since garnered over 350,000 views, prompting coverage in the press of her supposed death and a thread on Reddit commemorating her life.

Doherty has restricted comments on her TikTok and Instagram accounts since October, although a large number of videos are still made about her on TikTok, discussing her life and her latest activity online.

Doherty has not posted to her main account in over a year

Doherty has a combined following of over half a million across her two TikTok accounts, although she has not uploaded to her main profile in over a year after she was reportedly banned from accessing the account.

Instead, Doherty has been uploading to her second account, @elleodoherty, on which she has quickly racked up over 350,000 followers and more than a quarter of a million likes in a little over six months.

Doherty is known for her signature green witch look, and regularly makes public appearances in full witch regalia.

The charismatic self-proclaimed “TikTok UK queen” is yet to post to the video-sharing app since the false news of her death began circulating.

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World Kindness Day was began in 1998 as an initiative from the ‘World Kindness Movement’ and aims to highlight the good deeds of people around the world.

In a polarised world, World Kindness Day 2023 is more important than ever and there are some wonderful quotes that you can send to others to make their day.

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20 Inspiring quotes to share on World Kindness Day 2023

“Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people – Roy T. Bennett

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about” – Wendy Mass

“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” – Mark Twain

“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” – Oscar Wilde

“My wish for you is that you continue. Continue to be who and how you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness” – Maya Angelou

“Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are.” – Harold S. Kushner

“Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” – Scott Adams

“Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.” – Barbara De Angelis

“Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fibre of free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

“Kindness is like snow- It beautifies everything it covers.” – Kahlil Gibran

“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.” —Princess Diana

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“Every single time you help somebody stand up, you are helping humanity rise” — Steve Maraboli.

“For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run his fingers through it once a day. For poise, walk with the knowledge that you will never walk alone.” — Sam Levenson. 

“A kind word is like a Spring day.” — Russian Proverb. 

“Kindness is the only service that will stand the storm of life and not wash out. It will wear well and will be remembered long after the prism of politeness or the complexion of courtesy has faded away.” —Abraham Lincoln.

“It is the characteristic of the magnanimous man to ask no favour but to be ready to do kindness to others.” — Aristotle.

“No one is born hating another person…People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.” – Nelson Mandela

“Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate.”- Albert Schweitzer

“Kindness is the light that dissolves all walls between souls, families, and nations.” – Paramahansa Yogananda

“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” – Dalai Lama

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7. Morrisons

Just about making it onto the list is Morrisons who have brought us a funny advert where loads of oven gloves come to life and start singing Starships’ Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now. They get families in the festive spirit as they cook their Christmas dinners.

6. Waitrose

Waitrose opted for cheerful vibes with this year’s ad and it certainly paid off. It’s set at a Christmas house party and is full of amusing scenarios we can all relate to. Graham Norton makes an appearance and the fun doesn’t end when the power goes out.

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5. Boots

Boots comes in at fifth with a lovely tale of a little girl who wants to buy presents for Santa. She crosses the world giving out gifts to everyone and eventually finds Father Christmas at the North Pole and throws a funny surprise down his chimney.

4. Asda

Asda enlisted the help of none other than Michael Bublé with their Christmas advert and it’s a comical one. Two employees hear a bizarre gurgle and are stunned to find the singer when they go and investigate. Plus, there’s a funny pun at the end!

3. Amazon

Third on the list is Amazon with a hilarious tale of three grannies going sledging. It’s not very Christmassy at all, but the elderly women ordering seat pads and having loads of fun in the snow definitely puts a smile on your face.

2. Aldi

Just missing out on the top spot is Aldi. Kevin the Carrot and his friends are back again with a skit of Roald Dahl‘s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory which is a real crowd-pleaser. Plus, the rude joke at the end is a funny touch that hasn’t gone unnoticed.

1. Lidl

Top of the list for me this year is Lidl. A heartwarming story of a racoon on a mission to make sure a young boy gets his cuddly toy is quite the tear-jerker. It’s a feel-good advert that really brings the spirit of Christmas and shows the impact of small acts of kindness.

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