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local-news11 days ago•2 min saved

Fridge Swap Sparks Viral Standoff Between Customer and Delivery Driver

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.

via The Daily Dot|

#customer-dispute #delivery-driver #fridge

crime12 days ago•2 min saved

Matteson Amazon shooter: parking-lot dispute ends in fatal gunfire

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.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#amazon #crime #delivery-driver

entertainment17 days ago•17 min saved

Danny Pintauro Embraces the Gig-Life: Five Jobs and Counting

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.

via Variety|

#amazon #danny-pintauro #delivery-driver

entertainment3 months ago•34 min saved

Danny Pintauro Embraces Doorstep Hustle as Acting Jobs Dry Up

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.

via Yahoo|

#alyssa-milano #danny-pintauro #delivery-driver

local-news2 years ago•1 min saved

Amazon Driver Caught Urinating on California Porch

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.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

#amazon #delivery-driver #doorbell-camera

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Actress Angie Harmon's Dog Fatally Shot by Delivery Driver in Charlotte"

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.

via WBTV|

#angie-harmon #charlotte #crime

odd-news2 years ago•3 min saved

"Terrified Amazon Delivery Driver Escapes Homeowner's Dog Nala in Heart-Stopping Moment"

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.

via Daily Mail|

#amazon #delivery-driver #dog-chase

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Amazon Delivery Driver Shoots Dog at Wrong Alabama Home

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.

via NBC News|

#alabama #amazon #crime

social-media-outrage2 years ago•1 min saved

"Outrage as Delivery Driver Exposes Absurdly Expensive Order"

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.

via Yahoo Life|

#bottled-water #consumerism #delivery-driver

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Shooting Claims Life of Domino's Pizza Delivery Driver in Oakley

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.

via KRON4|

#crime #delivery-driver #dominos-pizza

human-interest2 years ago•3 min saved

Lost British Teen Found After 6 Years in French Commune: A Remarkable Tale of Survival and Discovery

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.

via BBC.com|

#delivery-driver #human-interest #missing-teen

business2 years ago•2 min saved

"Surprising Earnings: Domino's Delivery Driver's Lucrative 5-Hour Shift Stuns Readers"

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.

via New York Post |

#business #delivery-driver #dominos-pizza

heroism2 years ago•1 min saved

Dublin Delivery Driver Fights Back Against Xenophobic Violence

Caio Benicio, a Brazilian immigrant working as a delivery driver in Dublin, intervened in a knife attack when he saw a man stabbing a young girl. Benicio took off his helmet and struck the attacker, ending the attack that left four people injured. A GoFundMe campaign titled "Buy Caio Benicio a pint" has raised nearly $400,000 to show appreciation for his heroic act. The incident led to riots by far-right protesters, but some donors praised immigrants in their comments. Benicio, who has been living in Dublin for a year, plans to bring his wife and two children there.

via Newser|

#delivery-driver #dublin #gofundme

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Amazon Delivery Driver Kidnapped and Forced to Withdraw Cash in San Ramon: Police

An Amazon delivery driver in San Ramon was kidnapped by a man and a woman after a vehicle collision. The woman forced the victim to drive to a Bank of America in San Ramon, where they made him withdraw cash. They then forced him to drive to another Bank of America in Dublin, but the transaction did not work, so they left him there. The driver contacted his boss before calling the police, and Amazon stated that they are glad the driver is safe. The San Ramon Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.

via KRON4|

#amazon #crime #delivery-driver

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

DoorDash Driver Arrested for Stealing Packages During Deliveries in New York

A DoorDash driver in New York, Juliana Saggaram, has been charged with two counts of petit larceny after allegedly using food delivery as a cover to steal packages from porches. Doorbell camera footage shows Saggaram taking a package off a porch while delivering food and fleeing the scene. She was also charged in a similar incident on the same day. Saggaram is scheduled to appear in court on October 20.

via Yahoo News|

#crime #delivery-driver #doordash