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November 13, 2022
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The Admiral Staff
Due to surging demand from stay-at-home orders, grocery delivery apps like Instacart and Shipt are rapidly hiring, with Instacart aiming to add 300,000 new shoppers. These “full-service” positions involve shopping and delivering groceries and are offered as independent contractor gigs with pay largely based on tips. Instacart is also implementing temporary measures to protect workers, including paid sick leave and supplying cleaning products, while offering customers a “Leave It At My Door” contactless
October 1, 2022
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The Admiral Staff
Several class action settlements are nearing deadlines in October, offering potential payments to consumers who meet specific criteria. These include settlements related to Mercedes-Benz emissions, British Airways canceled flights, Roundup weed killer, Enfamil formula, price fixing of drugs (Nexium, Diovan, Valcyte), Sara Lee pound cake, defective toilet connectors, a CentralSquare data breach, TransUnion’s handling of OFAC data, a Next-Gen sweepstakes scam, and fraudulent websites operated by On Point Global. Dead
September 22, 2022
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The Admiral Staff
The Thiel Foundation, founded by Peter Thiel, offers the Thiel Fellowship, which pays young people aged 14-20 $100,000 over two years to forgo traditional education and pursue self-directed projects aimed at changing the world. Fellows receive mentorship and support while working on innovative ideas, such as developing biotech startups, creating new technologies, or disrupting industries—with some fellows already launching successful companies and employing over 130 people. Acceptance requires a compelling plan and a
May 20, 2022
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The Admiral Staff
Renting out your personal car for extra income is a growing trend facilitated by websites like RelayRides and GetAround. Owners list their cars, and the companies handle marketing and key exchange, potentially earning over $3,000 annually. Earnings vary based on car type and age, with Teslas commanding higher hourly rates. While risks exist, rental companies offer large insurance policies and deductibles for damage or cleaning, acting as a secure middleman.
February 9, 2022
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The Admiral Staff
TikTok has agreed to a $92 million settlement to resolve claims that it collected users’ “faceprints” without consent to personalize content recommendations. Anyone in the U.S. who used TikTok before Oct. 1, 2021, is eligible to file a claim by March 1, 2022. Payouts are expected to be relatively small unless claim submissions are low, with Illinois residents potentially receiving significantly higher amounts due to state biometric privacy laws. The settlement
