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A NE Albuquerque incident began when a resident fired at a food delivery driver; police blockaded the area and SWAT took over negotiations to resolve the barricade, eventually taking the suspect, Nathan Burks, into custody. The delivery driver was not injured and residents in the area were asked to shelter in place during the response.
Former UFC champion Jessica Andrade, sidelined by a shoulder injury, says she now drives for a food-delivery app and takes odd jobs to make ends meet, while pursuing a lawsuit against her former coach for allegedly embezzling more than $2 million from her accounts, highlighting the financial challenges fighters can face even after a storied career.
While sidelined with a shoulder injury after a UFC bout loss, Jessica Andrade says she’s taking on side jobs—delivering meals, helping renovate homes, and even turf installation—to earn extra money, noting she saved up and is willing to work hard as she navigates past financial struggles with her former management.
A Georgia woman filmed a dispute with a Home Depot delivery driver over removing her old refrigerator, insisting the driver wait while she emptied it. The driver claimed he had a schedule and had given a 30-minute pre-delivery warning, and he left after installing the new fridge. Viewers largely sided with the driver, noting the old unit should have been emptied beforehand; the Daily Dot could not independently verify the events.
An Amazon employee, 26-year-old Dylan Perkins, was shot multiple times by a food delivery driver outside an Amazon facility at 7001 Vollmer Road in Matteson after a parking-lot argument. Perkins was transported to St. James Hospital where he died. Police and the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force are investigating; the suspect is at large and there is no threat to the public.
Former Who’s the Boss? child star Danny Pintauro said on Pod Meets World that his Amazon Flex delivery job is just one of about five gigs he’s juggling to pay the bills, since residuals from his old sitcom aren’t enough and acting work is slow. He notes the shifts pay around $80–$100 for two to three hours, and he emphasizes that gig work is how many people survive, after past fan attention when he worked at the Gap following the show’s end.
Former 'Who's the Boss' child star Danny Pintauro, now 50, shared a selfie of him delivering packages as a side job, saying he’s doing what it takes to keep working while the entertainment industry remains slow; the piece also notes Milano’s interest in a reboot and Light’s uncertain availability.
A Riverside homeowner was shocked to discover doorbell camera footage of an Amazon delivery driver urinating on his front porch while making a delivery. The incident, which occurred while the family was home, has prompted Amazon to investigate and take swift action.
Actress Angie Harmon revealed on Instagram that an Instacart delivery driver shot and killed her dog outside her Charlotte home, claiming self-defense, despite no charges being filed by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police. Harmon expressed devastation and trauma over the loss of their beloved pet and criticized the delivery driver for working under a false identity. Instacart suspended the shopper's account and is cooperating with law enforcement in their investigation.
An Amazon delivery driver in Manchester, Connecticut, was forced to sprint for his life when a loose dog chased him, while the owner insisted the dog was "friendly." In a separate incident, another Amazon driver attempted to steal a woman's puppy, prompting a viral video and subsequent firing of the driver.
An Amazon delivery driver in Alabama shot a dog while making a delivery, claiming self-defense as the dog was aggressive, but the owner disputes this, stating the dog was on a leash and the driver had no reason to be on her property. The driver is no longer employed by Amazon, and an online fundraiser has been set up for the dog's medical bills. The owner's family has hired an attorney to investigate the incident, and Amazon has stated that it's against their policies for employees to carry weapons, although dog deterrent devices are allowed.
A delivery driver's post about a homeowner's order of numerous boxes of Fiji-brand bottled water sparked outrage on Reddit, with users criticizing the unnecessary expense and environmental impact of the purchase. The post highlighted the wastefulness of buying bottled water instead of using filters and reusable bottles, pointing out the health and environmental concerns associated with plastic bottles. The criticism reflects a growing sentiment against consumerism and its impact on the environment.
Gabriel Stewart, a 24-year-old Domino's Pizza delivery driver, was shot and killed while sitting in his car in Oakley. He was parked in front of his home when another car pulled up, someone got out, and shot him at close range. Stewart's mother witnessed the incident. The police are still investigating the motive and searching for a suspect.
A delivery driver in France, Fabien Accidini, found Alex Batty, a missing teenager who had disappeared six years ago with his mother and grandfather. Accidini came across Batty on an unlit mountain road in the early hours of the morning while delivering medicines. Batty had left his mother's life in a spiritual commune and was searching for his grandmother in England. The delivery driver offered him a lift, and during their three-hour conversation, Batty revealed his true identity and shared his story. Accidini contacted Batty's grandmother, and the teenager is now in the hands of French authorities.
A Domino's Pizza delivery driver in Seattle shocked social media by revealing that she earned around $115 in tips during a typical five-hour shift, on top of her $15 per hour base salary. In a TikTok video, she showed proof of the cash she received from customers, ranging from $3 to nearly $10 per delivery. The resurfaced clip comes amid an ongoing debate about tipping culture in America, as touch screens and in-your-face tipping requests become the norm.