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Rockstar has released a new GTA Online update allowing players to use car washes as fronts for money laundering, signaling ongoing support for GTA V and hinting at upcoming GTA 6 content, with the update mainly serving as a late-game time sink.
An 18-year-old car wash worker in Indiana went viral after a customer threw lemonade at her, prompting her to retaliate by spraying the customer with water from a powerful hose. The incident was captured in a 14-second video that garnered attention on social media, with many expressing support for the teen. The customer and her boyfriend were subsequently banned from the car wash, and the worker's employer stood by her to ensure her workplace safety.
A 26-year-old employee, Carolina “Brea” Franks, was tragically crushed to death after getting trapped in equipment at a North Carolina car wash. Franks, who had been working at the car wash for about five months, was pronounced dead at the scene. The North Carolina Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health is investigating the incident, and the car wash company, Zips Car Wash, is cooperating with the investigation while the Weaverville location remains closed.
Two people were killed and three others were critically injured in a shooting at a car wash in Memphis. The incident occurred at Miracle Perfection Hand Car wash and Detailing on Riverdale Road. The victims include a 21-year-old man who was pronounced dead at the scene and a 20-year-old man who later died at the hospital. Three others, aged 20 and 19, were taken to the hospital in critical condition. The police are still investigating the incident and have not released any information about the suspect.
A drunk woman who caused chaos at a New York fries restaurant after being asked to pay extra for sauce is now involved in multiple legal disputes. Chitara Plasencia, one of the women involved in the violent food fight, is suing a car wash, claiming she fell down a drain and was seriously injured after they refused to clean her friend's egg-covered car. She is also involved in an ongoing legal dispute over a health insurance claim following a car crash. Plasencia has pled guilty to assault in relation to the restaurant incident and is due back in court in December.
Riders participating in RAGBRAI's 50th anniversary edition found relief from the heat at a car wash in Tama-Toledo, Iowa, which had converted its indoor car wash bay into 20 shower stalls for the cyclists. The showers, complete with individual stalls and shower heads, provided a refreshing break after a challenging day of cycling in near 100-degree temperatures. Additionally, the Tama-Toledo Aquatic Center opened its pool to riders, offering them a chance to cool off. The small town of Tama-Toledo, with a population of just 5,500, welcomed tens of thousands of RAGBRAI participants and hosted a '70s-themed festival as part of the event.
A talkative yellow-headed parrot calmly rode on its owner's shoulder through an automatic car wash, showing no signs of panic as long as the conversation continued. Other birds, however, were not as calm.
A woman was killed in a shooting at a car wash in Fall River, Massachusetts. Police responded to the scene and a person of interest, described only as a male, was taken into custody. The incident is being investigated by Massachusetts State Police detectives, homicide unit prosecutors, and Fall River police. The public is not believed to be in danger.
A video showcasing an engine swap animation in the upcoming game GT7 has gone viral due to its adorable nature, with the mechanic giving a thumbs up once the swap is complete. The video has sparked interest in the game's maintenance features, though some have criticized the lack of visible effects from the car wash feature.
One person was killed and another was taken in for questioning after a shooting at a car wash on the Northeast Side of San Antonio. The suspect, who claimed self-defense, shot the victim once before coming out of the car wash and flagging down bystanders. The victim died at the scene, and the suspect was taken into custody for questioning. Charges are pending.
A good Samaritan saved a baby in a stroller from rolling into traffic at a car wash in Southern California. The baby's great aunt was unable to stop the stroller from rolling down a slope towards traffic, but a man identified as Ron Nessman sprinted to stop it just in time. Nessman, who had been homeless for eight years, had been at a job interview nearby and was in the right place at the right time. The incident serves as a reminder to always lock stroller wheels on hills or windy days.
A 24-year-old real estate agent in Tennessee earns an average of $5,450 a month in passive income from a self-service car wash business she bought for $0 down. She used seller financing to pay the monthly mortgage payments on the existing car wash loan, as well as the income taxes, property taxes, and utility bills. She only works on the business for 20 minutes a day, doing tasks like filling coin machines and washing dirty car wash bays. She advises finding a good location, touring the property, reviewing the finances, and focusing on keeping loyal customers to succeed in the car wash business.
Firefighters responded to a fire at an abandoned Circle K with an attached car wash in Colorado Springs, which was caused by homeless trespassing. The fire was under control within 10 minutes, and no injuries were reported.
The US Department of Labor has recovered over $100,000 for 92 workers after an investigation found that a Houston car wash chain, Dr. Car Wash Plus, denied overtime pay to its employees. The car wash chain only paid straight time for hours worked without covering any overtime premium for when employees worked over 40 hours a week. The company also failed to keep accurate records of the number of hours worked and categorized pay for hours worked over 40 as commission payment, which is a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
A British man and his friend played a prank on a car wash worker by pretending to kidnap the friend and stuffing him in the trunk of a car. The worker was shocked when the nearly naked "kidnapping victim" rolled out of the trunk with his wrists bound and a gag in his mouth. The prank was recorded and posted on TikTok, where it has gained over 1 million views. The car wash owner has not commented on the incident. The video was removed from Facebook, but audiences on TikTok found it hilarious.