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Restaurant worker’s ‘soft creep’ advice to get better tips sparks massive debate

A restaurant worker's TikTok advice to use a 'soft creep' and 'reset the clock' for tables sparked debate among servers. The article describes his suggested check-ins and alternative strategies from commenters. It is a soft viral lifestyle story with no political framing.

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Hip NYC venue plastered with graffiti when it nixes event and promoter cries ‘racism’

A Brooklyn music venue was sprayed with graffiti after it canceled a promoter’s Fashion Week event. The promoter alleged the venue did not want “ignorant black people” there, while the venue said the event was pulled over poor ticket sales and denied race was a factor. The venue’s Black general manager called the racism claim false and cleaned up the graffiti.

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‘SNL UK’ viciously roasts Ed Sheeran fans after Macklemore fiasco

A new SNL UK sketch mocked Ed Sheeran fans and his tour controversy after opening act Macklemore was dropped for leading 'Free Palestine' chants and criticizing Israel on stage. The piece also notes SNL UK's jokes about Robert Kraft, including his past Epstein ties and 2019 prostitution solicitation charges.

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Danny Dyer and Becky Hill join water industry protest

Actor Danny Dyer, his daughter Dani Dyer, and singer Becky Hill joined a Kent protest demanding public ownership of the water industry amid concerns over sewage pollution. Protesters criticized pollution and rising bills, while water companies defended their investment plans and Defra data rated Leysdown bathing water as good.

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The ‘unprofessional’ item Gen Z brings to interviews could be costing them jobs

A viral debate over whether bringing iced coffee to job interviews is unprofessional has split recruiters and Gen Z job seekers. The article recounts TikTok and LinkedIn commentary, with critics saying the drink signals poor time management and defenders calling professionalism standards arbitrary. It notes a tough entry-level job market and survey data on perceived professionalism.

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