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The NFL will ship a corrected Offensive Player of the Year trophy to Jaxon Smith-Njigba after the original trophy mistakenly referenced the Defensive Player of the Year due to a spelling error ('oefensive'); the league apologized and will issue a new trophy, with a charity auction idea floated for the extra piece.
Mattel has issued an apology after a typo on the packaging of its Wicked-themed dolls inadvertently directed consumers to a porn site instead of the intended WickedMovie.com. The error, which affects dolls modeled after characters from the upcoming film adaptation of the Broadway musical 'Wicked,' has been widely shared on social media. Mattel advises customers to discard the packaging or obscure the incorrect link and contact customer service for more information.
Travis Kelce humorously dismissed a typo on the Kansas City Chiefs' new $40,000 Super Bowl ring, which incorrectly listed the Miami Dolphins as the seventh seed instead of the sixth. Kelce, who received his third ring, said the error made the ring more unique and exclusive. The ring ceremony in Missouri was enjoyable, but Kelce emphasized the team's focus on potentially winning three consecutive Super Bowls.
A Bojangles restaurant in North Carolina went viral after a typo on its sign reading "Bojagnles" was noticed by a passerby and shared on social media. The founder of a nonprofit, Saddle Up and Read, saw the post and reached out to the restaurant for a potential partnership called "Books and Biscuits." Despite the typo, the restaurant responded humorously, and the sign was promptly replaced.
A Bojangles restaurant in Knightdale, North Carolina, gained attention after a typo on its sign, reading "Bojagnles." The mistake was noticed by a local landscaper, Leandro Gonzalez Espinoza, who shared a photo on social media, leading to widespread amusement. Caitlin Gooch, founder of 'Saddle Up and Read,' saw the post and reached out to Bojangles to propose a "Books and Biscuits" program. Bojangles responded humorously, and promptly fixed the sign.
A Bojangles location in Knightdale, North Carolina, gained viral attention after a typo was spotted on its sign, reading "Bojagnles." The mistake was noticed by a local landscaper, Leandro Gonzalez Espinoza, who shared a photo on social media, prompting widespread amusement. Caitlin Gooch, founder of 'Saddle Up and Read,' reached out to the restaurant to propose a community program called "Books and Biscuits," which was met with a humorous response from Bojangles. The fast-food chain promptly replaced the sign and expressed hope for the restaurant's reopening, while Gooch emphasized the lighthearted nature of the situation, highlighting that mistakes can happen to anyone.
A trader at Bright Trading, Sinisa Sorgic, experienced a wild 45-minute ride in Lyft's stock after a typo in the company's earnings release caused a 50% spike, leading him to short the shares at $16. However, Lyft's CFO later clarified that the operating margin would only grow by 50 basis points, not 500 as initially stated. This correction caused the stock to plunge back to $14, allowing Sorgic to cover his position with a small profit of under $1,000.
A typo in Lyft's earnings report caused its stock to surge nearly 70 percent before a correction was made, with the company's CEO taking responsibility for the error. Despite the mistake, Lyft still reported strong earnings, with $1.22 billion in revenue for the quarter and a 17 percent increase in bookings. However, the stock surge was short-lived as the CFO addressed the issue in an earnings call, causing the stocks to reverse course. Additionally, thousands of Lyft and Uber drivers are going on strike to demand better pay and working conditions.
A typo in Lyft's earnings report caused its stock to surge 67% in after-hours trading before plummeting when the error was corrected, leading to criticism from analysts and potential lawsuits from investors. Despite the blunder, Lyft beat profit estimates and announced plans to achieve positive free cash flow in 2024 by cutting costs and increasing competitiveness with Uber.
Lyft's shares surged 66% in after-hours trading due to a typo in its earnings report, which initially suggested a significant increase in profitability. However, the increase was later revealed to be exaggerated by a factor of 10, causing the stock to plateau at around 16% above its closing price. Despite the mishap, Lyft reported a 4% year-over-year increase in revenue and a significant improvement in net losses. The company anticipates achieving positive free cash flow in 2024, marking a potential milestone for the ride-hailing service.
Asus has released a limited edition $700 ROG Maximus Z790 Hero EVA-02 motherboard in collaboration with the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, but it has a typo on the screen that reads "Evangenlion" instead of "Evangelion." While the mistake is embarrassing, some users find it endearing, likening it to a mistake the anime's main character, Shinji Ikari, would make. Despite the typo, the motherboard boasts impressive specs and is currently sold out on the Asus website.
Rumer Willis revealed that a typo led to her daughter's unique name, Louetta. Originally considering the name Loretta, Willis and her partner accidentally left out the 'R' while texting, resulting in the discovery of Louetta. Despite initial concerns, Willis finds the name versatile, allowing her daughter to go by Lou or Etta if she prefers. Willis had an unmedicated home birth and expressed her love for her daughter, acknowledging her privilege to be able to spend time with her.
Rumer Willis revealed that her daughter was originally going to be named Loretta, but a typo in a text from her partner, Derek Thomas, resulted in the name Louetta. Willis felt that the name was chosen at the perfect time and fell in love with it early on in her pregnancy. She also expressed openness to her daughter changing her name in the future, as the name offers versatility. Louetta was born in April, and Willis shared a heartfelt tribute to her daughter on Instagram, expressing her gratitude for becoming a parent and her love for her partner.
Walmart has removed a green graphic T-shirt from its Canada stores after a shopper noticed that the shirt spelled out an insult when read acrostically from top to bottom. The T-shirt was on sale for $5 as part of the George brand owned by the major retailer. The "hidden word" was unintentional, according to a Walmart spokesperson. The T-shirt went viral on social media, with users rushing to find where they could purchase the shirt for themselves.
Walmart has removed a green graphic T-shirt from its Canada stores after a shopper noticed an accidental typo that spelled out an insult in its design. The T-shirt appeared to promote recycling with “RE” printed in large letters, but social media users quickly noticed how the T-shirt accidentally spelled out an insult when read acrostically from top to bottom. The T-shirt was on sale for $5 in Walmart’s Canada stores as part of the George brand owned by the major retailer.