They Made Over $100,000 in Overtime. Now the N.Y.P.D. Is Cracking Down. Commissioner Jessica Tisch has reassigned at least 29 officers. Some worked under Jeffrey Maddrey, a high-ranking official who was accused of demanding sex from a subordinate in exchange for overtime.

YouTube is cracking down on clickbait Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeYouTube is taking a tougher stance on clickbait, saying it will remove content with titles or thumbnails that promise viewers “something that the video doesn’t deliver,” as spotted earlier by TechCrunch. This change will “slowly” roll out in India first, according to YouTube’s blog post, but will “expand to…

Cracking the Social Media Code: What Works and What Doesn’t for Instagram & TikTok? Need Help! Hey Reddit, I work for a company in the mental health space, and we’ve been posting high-quality content daily on Instagram and TikTok. Despite the effort and consistency, our reach and engagement are disappointing. It’s frustrating because the content we create is genuinely valuable, but it’s just not getting seen. I know every platform has its…

Cracking the Code: Essential Platforms for Hospitality Social Media ROI Imagine a world where your hospitality social media presence isn’t just a checkbox on your marketing list, but a powerhouse driving bookings, guest engagement, and brand loyalty. Picture your restaurant’s Instagram feed not only making mouths water but also filling tables night after night. Envision a digital strategy where every post, every twe…

The Senate passed a bill cracking down on sexually explicit deepfakes Photo by Samuel Corum / Getty ImagesThe Senate unanimously passed a bill on Tuesday letting victims of nonconsensual intimate images created by AI — or “deepfakes” — sue their creators for damages. The Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits Act (DEFIANCE) Act lets victims of sexually explicit deepfakes pursue civil remedies agai…

Twitch is cracking down on sexual harassment in chats Illustration by Nick Barclay / The VergeTwitch has introduced new policy and moderation updates that aim to help curb sexual harassment. The streaming platform announced in a blog post that it has made its sexual harassment policy “easier to understand” by more clearly outlining prohibited conduct. Twitch’s moderation tools will now also allow s…

YouTube is cracking down on third-party apps like ReVanced submitted by /u/Urmomsjuicyvagina

The Galapagos islands are cracking down on overtourism by doubling their entry fee This is recent news, I believe it might be interesting /relevant for some of you. The Galapagos Islands seems to be doubling its entry fee for tourists. From August 2024, visitors from most countries will be required to pay $200 (€184), up from $100 (€92) currently. A sharp rise in tourists to the Galapagos in recent years is putting pressure on…

Disney+ Is Cracking Down on Password Sharing, but Here’s How to Do It Anyway Disney+ doesn’t want you sharing your password with anyone. Tough.

LPT Put lip conditioner on your lips just before a dental visit. It helps keep your lips from cracking with all the mouth manipulation. submitted by /u/lynivvinyl

South Carolina Is Cracking Down On The Carolina Squat South Carolina is banning the “Carolina Squat,” which is when people raise the front of their trucks and SUVs several inches higher than the rear end. The ban comes after legislation was introduced months ago, but drivers will now receive warnings through the next 180 days. After that time, South Carolina police will… Read more…

It’s A Crows World And We’re Just Driving Around Cracking Nuts For Them People have found some clever uses for cars over the years, like roving power supplies, homes on wheels and even sophisticated ice cream makers. Now, an ingenious murder of crows has found a new use for the humble automobile: rolling nut crackers. Read more…

Los Angeles May Be Close To Cracking Down On ‘Vanlords’ Some of the thousands of homeless people both in the city of Los Angeles and across the county are renting street-parked RVs, vans and trucks from scurrilous “vanlords,” just to have a place to call home. Now LA County might actually do something about the unsafe and exploitative practice. Read more…

Meta says it’s cracking down on violent content following Hamas attacks Image: Nick Barclay / The VergeIn the three days following the terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas against Israel on October 7th, Meta says it removed “seven times as many pieces of content on a daily basis” for violating its Dangerous Organizations and Individuals policy in Hebrew and Arabic versus the two months prior. The disclosure came a…

The Façade Is Cracking: Mars In Libra Square Pluto In Capricorn I’ve been prattling on about the veil lifting and hey! It’s happened but now I feel another process underway. It’s tied to the Libra eclipse, taking place mid-month, but this event is already in motion. Libra represents veneer. The pleasant … Read More…

Disney+ to Start Cracking Down on Password Sharing in November Following in the footsteps of Netflix, Disney will start cracking down on password sharing on the Disney+ streaming service. Disney+ password sharing will end in Canada starting on November 1, according to emails that Canadian subscribers are receiving. As reported by Mobile Syrup, Disney is updating its terms of service to restrict account sha…

How do I fix makeup cracking? When I first apply, my makeup looks good. But after a little while (not sure when exactly it happens, over the course of 1-4 hours) the area around my nose and on my chin starts cracking like this. What is the reason/solution for this? These are the products I use on my face pre makeup and then the base makeup: -COSRX- Advanced Snail 92 All In O…

The Protocol: The CFTC Is Cracking Down on Crypto The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission placed a trio of decentralized crypto platforms into its crosshairs last week. An aggressive set of charges from the CFTC – which zeroed in on how the trading platforms handle certain kinds of third-party token swaps – contrasted with the regulator’s more lenient image.

LPT: Preventing Egg from cracking during boiling To prevent your eggs from cracking during boiling make a tiny hole at the bottom. . submitted by …

LPT: If you’re ever filling a tire and hear a cracking, popping or zipper sound, run away That’s the sound of the internal steel cords breaking. On a passenger car tire that’s 40ish psi, it can leave you with life-changing injuries. On a truck tire that’s 100 psi or more, it will probably kill you. Here’s a few videos so you can familiarize yourself with the sounds. WARNING, they feature exploding truck tires so they are VERY LOUD. …