Diners push back against pressure to give undeserving tips — as digital prompts fuel intense backlash

Americans may be reaching a tipping point with tipping screens. A recent Popmenu survey found that 78% of consumers believe tipping practices “have become ridiculous,” while nearly three-quarters of people — or 74% — say they’ve noticed restaurants raising the suggested gratuity amounts displayed on digital payment screens.  When faced with those prompts, 59% of the 1,000 adults surveyed in March said they feel compelled to leave a tip. Even as consumers push back against what many…

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Richard Gere says US is in ‘darkest moment’ he’s experienced

Richard Gere is warning the Democratic Party as to what could happen when they stop paying attention. When speaking at the Oslo Freedom Forum in Norway on Tuesday, the 76-year-old actor reflected on the state of the United States and how it got there, noting, “we’re living in the darkest moment that I’ve…

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Gold Price Today on June 05, 2026

How much is gold per ounce today?As of June 5, 2026, at 8:05 a.m. ET, the spot price of gold was $4,466.28 per ounce, according to the latest market data. That’s up 0.25%, a gain of $10.93 from the previous close of $4,455.36.One year ago, gold traded at $3,376.19 per…

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Australian mom reveals hilarious tattoo fail: ‘I didn’t notice!’

An Australian mother has shared her ultimate post-partum “baby brain” mistake after realizing she accidentally tattooed her daughter’s name with a permanent typo. Katie Benjamin, who posts under the handle @givingmumvibes, left social media in tears after revealing her new ink had gone horribly wrong. In a viral clip that has racked…