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business-and-legal2 years ago•1 min saved

"How to Claim Your Share of Verizon's $100 Million Settlement"

Verizon is settling a proposed $100 million class-action lawsuit over claims of unfair and undisclosed "administrative charges." Eligible customers have been notified to file a claim by April 15 to potentially receive up to $100. The lawsuit, which Verizon denies any wrongdoing in, was consolidated from four lawsuits in New Jersey. The settlement requires a fairness hearing in March. Customers with postpaid accounts from January 1, 2016, to November 8, 2023, are eligible to file a claim via a special website, with the minimum payout being $15.

via CNN|

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lifestyle-and-society2 years ago•3 min saved

"Everyday Anomalies That Seem Too Absurd to Be True"

Twitter users have highlighted various normalized aspects of daily life that feel like scams, ranging from the grind of work-life balance, the struggle to afford basic necessities, to the absurdity of pet rent and convenience fees. Other grievances include the exploitation of charity for tax deductions, the pressure to tip at markets, the societal expectation to apologize, the beauty industry's manipulation, the wealth gap, costly parking at hotels, expensive healthcare, the pink tax, and the illusion of unlimited PTO. These frustrations reflect a broader discontent with systemic issues in society.

via BuzzFeed|

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