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A video of the effects of Hurricane Ian simply captioned, "Send help," has been viewed more than 40 million times, with five million likes. Hurricane Ian pummeled Florida on Wednesday and Thursday, leaving millions of people stranded and without power, and burying entire communities on the Florida peninsula. Winds blew up to 150 mph , bringing 12-foot-high waves. In the video, which has been shared 295,000 times, TikTok user Beth films from inside her house, showing herself to be floating in a kids' inflatable pool, while the contents of her living room bob around her. The wind can be seen whipping foliage past the house, while the water laps at the window. Beth can be heard saying, "I've gotta say, if you've ever floated in a floaty pool in your own living room with your refrigerator..." and then she appears to say "at your door." Many users asked for an update of Beth's welfare, urging her to stay safe. "Please let us know that you're okay," wrote Rene, while TikToker … [Read more...] about Woman stuck in Hurricane Ian using “floaty pool” in living room goes viral

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for September 27 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Pushing a shopping cart should be hazard-free, according to one TikTok user. Carrie B., 44, of Michigan, recently shared a short public service announcement (PSA) about what should happen once cart-pushing shoppers get near an intersecting aisle. Carrie uploaded her 27-second PSA on Sept. 18, and she told her followers that shoppers who are walking down the main aisle are the ones who have the right of way. TARGET TRIPS SAVES 24-YEAR-OLD TEACHER'S LIFE She went on to say that shoppers who are pushing carts down numbered side aisles and wish to rejoin the main aisle should stop to look at their surroundings before they turn into the main aisle – much like driving a car – so collisions can be avoided. TikTok user Carrie B started a discussion about which cart-pushing … [Read more...] about Michigan woman shopping at Target explains cart etiquette in viral TikTok: ‘Common sense’

Members of a popular internet forum were left bewildered after one 27-year-old woman detailed her boyfriend's suspicious and potentially alarming behavior. In a viral Reddit post published on r/AmITheA**hole, Redditor u/Paas33 (otherwise referred to as the original poster, or OP) said she was left in charge of her recently deceased friend's apartment but revealed how her partner's attitude to the residence has left her with feelings of paranoia. Titled, "[Am I the a**hole] for refusing to give my boyfriend a copy of the key to my deceased friend's place?" the post has received more than 10,000 upvotes and 2,300 comments in the last day. "My...friend of fifteen years...passed away a few weeks ago," OP began. "He wasn't married, nor had a family. I'm the one responsible for his belongings and his apartment." Continuing to explain that she has a key to the apartment, OP said she has been checking on it every weekend since her friend's passing. OP also said her boyfriend took … [Read more...] about Boyfriend demanding key to dead man’s apartment raises eyebrows: “Red flag”

The internet has slammed a man who has invited a female friend to stay despite being in a relationship with another woman. In a viral post on the popular discussion site Mumsnet, a woman shared her frustration as the man she has been seeing for five months revealed he was having a female friend from a recent vacation trip stay over. There is plenty of debate when it comes to men and women being "just friends," and research published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships in 2012 suggested that platonic relationships may be more difficult than some think. Researchers brought 88 pairs of opposite-sex friends into a lab. The participant pairs were separated, and each member was asked a series of questions related to their romantic feelings—or lack thereof—toward the other friend. Results suggested that there are large differences in how men and women see their friendships, with men more likely to be attracted to the female friend and also more likely to think that … [Read more...] about Woman urged to dump man inviting female friend to stay: “Dealbreaker”

Internet commenters rallied behind one 28-year-old woman accused of racism after serving pizza to her boyfriend's Italian parents. In a viral Reddit post published on r/AmITheA**hole, Redditor u/MilanoItaliano1 (otherwise referred to as the original poster, or OP) said she was surprised to learn the couple would be dropping by for dinner and detailed the heated aftermath of her last-minute dinner decision. Titled, "[Am I the a**hole] for serving my boyfriend's parents pizza for dinner?" the post has received more than 13,000 upvotes and 4,000 comments in the last eight hours. "Last night, his parents came over to the [apartment] for the first time," OP wrote. "They said they were visiting a friend and decided to stop by for dinner." Continuing to explain that it was late, and that there was no time to cook, the original poster said she settled on the easiest delivery order she could think of—pizza. But when the pizza arrived, it was clear the original poster made a grave … [Read more...] about Italian couple ripped for calling pizza dinner racist: “Insulting”

What would you do after spotting a giant snake crossing your path? Most people are likely to wait for it to pass and continue on their way. However, this man from a recent video posted by India Forest Service (IFS) officer Praveen Kaswan on Twitter, ensured that the snake was off the road safely. Thus, saving it from the possibility of being run over by another vehicle coming behind. The footage shows the man walking towards the giant reptile before pausing to observe where its head was. He grabs the snake and swiftly moves it aside. The giant reptile then disappears in the dark. People behind the camera can be heard screaming in scare as the venomous reptile could have bitten the man However, the act has left the internet divided. “Your views on it. Going in wildlife habitat & disturbing or saving it from road accident. Video is from important wildlife habitual in south India,” Kaswan wrote while posting the video. Your views on it. Going in wildlife habitat & … [Read more...] about Viral Video of Man Moving Giant Snake With His Bare Hands Leaves Internet Divided

A survey has revealed one in ten US adults rarely or never have a good night's sleep, and around 25 percent of American couples choose to sleep in separate beds from their partner, according to the National Sleep Foundation. But, is it healthy for couples to sleep separately? Naturepedic's study 'For bed or for worse' found that while sleeping separately improved sleep quality and reduced stress, sleeping together resulted in healthier sex lives and happier relationships. However, while snoring and conflicting sleep/wake schedules were the main reasons couples chose to sleep apart, with 57% and 56% of the overall vote, respectively, the study found that different generations had different reasonings for sleeping separately. According to the study, 63% of Millennials and 62% of Gen Z-ers say conflicting sleep/wake schedules are why they sleep in separate beds or rooms. 68% of Baby Boomers report snoring was their deciding factor. 23% of Gen X and 28% of Millennials who sleep … [Read more...] about Why More Married Couples Are Sleeping In Separate Beds

A woman has shared her concern online after reading notes from her family doctor that she felt were "rude." In the post on the popular discussion site Mumsnet, user Ispy9 explained that a year ago she was suffering from anxiety and depression and visited her doctor for support. During the COVID outbreak and the immediate aftermath in the last year, the numbers of adults presenting with symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorders increased in the U.S. According to the CDC , the percentage of adults with recent symptoms increased from 36.4 percent to 41.5 percent, while those reporting an unmet need for mental health care increased to 11.7 percent. Explaining the situation, the woman from the U.K. wrote: "This isn't really relevant anymore as I am in a much better place now than I was but I'm still quite annoyed about it. A year ago I was suffering quite badly from anxiety and depression so I went and saw my GP about it." The patient had downloaded the U.K.'s National … [Read more...] about “Hair not brushed”: Woman upset at doctor’s notes sparks debate

A group of good Samaritans rescued an elderly man Wednesday from his vehicle during a hellish storm surge in Florida. The daring rescue by the Collier County Cowboys took place in Bonita Springs, footage of which went viral on social media following the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian on Wednesday. The video shows the group of men wading through waist-high storm waters to pull an elderly man from his vehicle before he was swept away or drowned. Good Samaritans rescue an elderly man stranded in his car in Bonita Springs, Florida, during surging floods from Hurricane Ian. https://t.co/o6OhfOf87r pic.twitter.com/oI7y9sF4PV — NBC News (@NBCNews) September 29, 2022 The rescue team were interviewed by Jesse Watters on Fox News following, telling him that the old man was “distraught” when they arrived. They took the man to safety at a nearby home, where a neighbor is said to have been taking care of him, according to the interview. Hurricane Ian made landfall in … [Read more...] about Cowboys Rescue Elderly Man From Car Amid Hurricane Ian Flooding

Tony Blevins, VP of procurement at smartphone giant Apple, has been forced out of the company following controversy over a viral TikTok video featuring the executive joking about his affluent lifestyle. The video, posted earlier this month, apparently set off a chain of events within the company that led to Blevins’ departure, which was confirmed in a comment by an Apple representative to CNBC. According to the CNBC story, Blevins referenced a joke from the movie Arthur featuring an over-the-top description of a decadent lifestyle. But in woke Silicon Valley, that’s enough to get you fired. Via CNBC : In the video reviewed by CNBC, Blevins is getting out of an expensive Mercedes Benz and he is asked what he does for a living by Daniel Mac, who has a channel centered around asking people in expensive cars questions. In the video, Blevins jokes that he buys “rich cars, plays golf, and fondles big-breasted women. But I take weekends and major holidays off.” The joke … [Read more...] about Woke Mob Forces Apple VP to Resign over Mild TikTok Joke