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☆ Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson used to wrestle for $40 a match: Here's the key Hollywood lesson he learned that helped him succeed
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Long before he was one of the highest paid movie stars in the world, Dwayne Johnson was wrestling for just $40 a match. "When I got into the business of Hollywood and moviemaking, it's like, 'Okay, well, what kind of movies do I want to make?' Johnson said he was methodical about the way he selected his roles, always following the mantra of "Audience first." "It was also an opportunity for me, I realized, to stretch myself in ways that I hadn't been stretched yet," Johnson says. But don't expect Johnson to leave his $40 lesson behind after his dramatic turn.

Persons: Long, Dwayne Johnson, Johnson, Mark Kerr, there's Organizations: United States Wrestling Association, WWF, WWE, Waffle, USWA, UFC, CNBC Locations: Tennessee —, Hollywood

☆ Harris’ small business pitch resonates in Georgia’s most diverse county. Can it win her the state?
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms J-J-_Mccorvey.Jpg | J.J. Mccorvey | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

ATLANTA — The election could be decided in Georgia’s fastest-growing and most ethnically diverse county. Vice President Kamala Harris’ economic pitch has heavily emphasized small-business owners, and those in Gwinnett County — one of the “Decider” counties NBC News is tracking — acknowledge they could use more support. So far, many like what Harris is offering, though some remain undecided just over a week before Election Day. The county is exceptionally diverse, with no single ethnic group comprising more than a third of residents, according to 2020 census data. She also kicked off an “Economic Opportunity Tour” in Atlanta this summer, highlighting the administration’s economic accomplishments for Black communities.

Persons: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris, Roberto Correa, Beto’s Tacos, Chris Knowle, Beto's Tacos Roberto Correa, ” Correa, Correa, hasn’t, ”, Fred Hicks, Democratic Sen, Raphael Warnock’s, Elijah Nouvelage, ’, It’s, “, Jerry Parrish, They’ve, Roberto Corea, Tacos Trump, Biden, Laken Riley, ” Trump, Ron Tyler Jr, Tyler, Harris “, Charlamagne, God, Roland Martin, Sharon Catter, Catter, Kris Janovitz, ” Catter, Tad Leithead, Leithead Organizations: ATLANTA, NBC, Democratic, Getty, Gwinnett, Center for American Progress, Metro Atlanta Chamber, University of Georgia, U.S, Trump, Tyler Studios, Payus, Disney, Netflix, Black, Waffle, Microsoft, Target, Quality, Biden Locations: Gwinnett County, Atlanta, Beto’s, Suwanee, Mexico, Georgia, —, AFP, Gwinnett, Duluth, America

☆ Waffle House CEO Walt Ehmer dies at 58
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

ATLANTA — Walt Ehmer, the president and CEO of Waffle House and a member of the board of trustees for the Atlanta Police Foundation, has died at age 58, the foundation announced Sunday. Steve Helber / AP“His leadership, dedication and warmth touched the lives of many, both within the Waffle House family and beyond. The board of directors for Waffle House issued a statement Sunday afternoon saying Ehmer died after a long illness. Ehmer was chair of the Georgia Tech Alumni Association Board of Trustees from 2012 to 2013 and served numerous organizations, including the Georgia Tech Foundation Board and the Georgia Tech Advisory Board. The Waffle House chain of around-the-clock diners opened in 1955 and now boasts more than 1,900 locations in 25 states.

Persons: Walt Ehmer, Ehmer, Hurricane Florence, Steve Helber, ”, Andre Dickens, “ Organizations: ATLANTA, Waffle, Atlanta Police Foundation, Waffle House, Georgia Tech University, Georgia Tech Alumni Association, Georgia Tech Foundation Board, Georgia Tech Advisory Board, The Atlanta Locations: Wilmington, N.C, Hurricane, Ehmer

☆ I was sick of spending my travel budget on weddings, so now I turn every invitation into a vacation
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Anna Staropoli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

To maximize pricey flights, I've leveraged weddings to explore places like West Palm Beach, Cleveland, and even my own city. Once in Sandusky, I maintained that eagerness, visiting Lake Erie, trying Culver's custard, and exploring Marblehead Lighthouse. To manage expectations, I've learned to treat each wedding trip as an introduction to a place. A few years ago, I planned my first post-wedding trip to Miami after a friend's West Palm Beach ceremony. Beyond visiting the Norton Museum of Art, I saw little of West Palm.

Persons: —, I've, Anna Staropoli, I'd, I'm, could've Organizations: Service, Business, Miami, Norton Museum of Art, Chicago Botanic Garden Locations: West Palm Beach , Cleveland, Ohio, Anna Staropoli Sandusky , Ohio, Cleveland, Sandusky, Lake Erie, Marblehead, Miami, Palm, West Palm, Canandaigua, Lake Canandaigua, Rochester , New York, Chicago, Shore, Lake Forest , Illinois

☆ I ordered the same breakfast at Cracker Barrel and Waffle House. The winning meal came with more food at a lower price.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Cracker Barrel, which released several new menu items, has recently seen a dip in revenue. I headed to Cracker Barrel, which recently reported a decrease in total revenue, first. Terri PetersThe first Cracker Barrel opened in Lebanon, Tennessee, in 1969. The restaurant chain serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and is known for its Southern, country-style menu and gift shop. Today, the chain operates more than 660 locations across 45 states.

Persons: Terri Peters, Julie Masino Organizations: Cracker Locations: Lebanon , Tennessee, Southern

☆ In Search of Power, Texans Ask: Are the Lights on at Whataburger?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Isabelle Taft | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Want to find a working gas station, an open restaurant or someplace with air-conditioning in East Texas after Hurricane Beryl knocked out power to millions on Monday? Users on Houston-area Facebook pages and group chats have suggested checking Whataburger’s online map to see which locations of the homegrown fast-food chain are operating. She looked at the map and headed where “there was a pretty decent concentration of Whataburgers” open. Craig Fugate, a head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency under President Barack Obama, once said: “If you get there and the Waffle House is closed? That’s where you go to work.” The concept is known as the “Waffle House index,” and has even been studied by academics — really.

Persons: Hurricane Beryl, Jais Curry, Craig Fugate, Barack Obama, — Organizations: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Waffle, CenterPoint Energy Locations: East Texas, Hurricane, Houston

☆ Biden's disastrous debate performance left Democrats on edge about the 2024 race. But for now, he's digging in.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewDemocrats are still trying to pick up the pieces from President Joe Biden's poor debate performance last week. Biden himself sought to reassure donors of his continued viability during a series of campaign fundraising events on Saturday. And during a pre-planned gathering at Camp David, The New York Times reported that Biden's relatives encouraged him to remain in the race. On Sunday, Biden's family relayed their support for the president by urging him to stay in the presidential race, according to The Times. But Biden's Friday rally in the state was a reflection that he's here to stay and he's not going to be easily dislodged from office.

Persons: —, Joe Biden's, Biden, Jim Clyburn, Sen, John Fetterman of, Camp David, Biden's, Beau, Hunter Biden, Hunter, Donald Trump, He's, he's, it'll Organizations: Service, The New York Times, Business, The Times, Democratic, Biden didn't, Trump Locations: South Carolina, Camp, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Nevada, Arizona, Georgia, Atlanta, Raleigh, Washington, North Carolina

☆ The 15 biggest chain restaurants in the US, ranked
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Technomic data analyzed by Nation's Restaurant News ranks the top 15 US chain restaurants. Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse, and Applebee's lead in casual-dining chain restaurants. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWhile fast-food and fast-casual chains dominate the industry, many casual-dining and family-style chain restaurants are also thriving. This year, there have been challenges — Red Lobster's recent bankruptcy filing sent shockwaves through the industry — and opportunities for chain restaurants, which are now competing with fast-food chains for value-driven customers.

Persons: —, — Red Organizations: Nation's Restaurant, Service, Business Locations: Olive Garden , Texas

Washington CNN —President Joe Biden’s debate performance has set off alarm bells among top Democrats, leaving some to openly question whether Biden can stay atop of the Democratic ticket. Pressed by Cooper on Biden’s performance, Harris offered a defense of her boss. Austin Steele/CNNBiden brushed off concerns about his debate performance, telling reporters that he thought he performed well while visiting patrons at a Waffle House after the debate. When asked about calls for him to drop out and if he had any concerns about his debate performance, Biden attacked former president Donald Trump. Democratic Party officials questioned why Biden missed other opportunities to slam Trump’s comments, particularly on the issue of abortion.

Persons: Joe Biden’s, Biden, ”, David Axelrod, Axelrod, Donald Trump, Trump’s, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, ” Harris, CNN’s Anderson Cooper, Cooper, Harris, “, I’m, Trump, Austin Steele, CNN Biden, ” Biden, who’s, Gavin, Newsom, Gretchen, Whitmer, I’d, “ Trump, Kate Bedingfield, ” Bedingfield, “ Biden, Trump’s mistruths, Jill Biden, Jake Tapper, Dana Bash, Will Lanzoni, Jill, Joe Organizations: Washington CNN, Democratic, CNN, Capitol, White House, Waffle, “, Biden, Convention, Biden White House Locations: United States, Chicago, Trump’s

Asked whether Biden would exit the race, Biden campaign spokesperson Seth Schuster responded: “No.”“There’s no basis for that,” one Biden adviser also told CNN Friday morning. The Biden campaign will hold an all-staff meeting Friday afternoon, two Biden campaign officials told CNN, part of what they said is a routine pattern of Friday meetings. “It’s hard to debate a liar,” Biden told patrons at an Atlanta-area Waffle House following the debate. Big lies.”Pro-Biden political world fretsIn the broader pro-Biden and anti-Trump political universe, the panic over Biden’s debate performance was much clearer on Friday morning. God.”The veterans of Obama’s administration who launched the “Pod Save America” series of podcasts popular with liberal listeners also lamented Biden’s performance.

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☆ Here’s why we eat popcorn at the movies
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-25 | by ( Alicia Wallace | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

But the perfect (and very profitable) pairing of today wasn’t always the case: For many years, movie theaters wanted nothing to do with the snack. People watch movies in a newly reopened AMC River East theater on Aug. 20, 2020, in Chicago. Popular movies often bring collectible cups and popcorn buckets, or, in industry-speak, Collectible Concession Vehicles (CCVs). The cinema business will continue to evolve, but one thing will remain constant, said Gil of Queen’s University. “Theaters will stop playing movies before they will actually stop selling popcorn.”

Persons: “, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, ” Paul Dergarabedian, Andrew F, ” Smith, Cracker Jack, ”, Smith, ’ ” Smith, hawkers, Peter Stackpole, John Aitkin, John Sr, Aitkin, Alicia Wallace, CNN It’s, Loren Williams, Alicia Reese, Ricard Gil, Jason Wambsgans, Gil, Wedbush’s Reese, Red Robin, ” Nels Storm, Garfield ”, Cory Ryan, Heather Morgan, Alamo’s, ” Andrew Sherburne, Christian Meoli, Camilla Meoli, ” Gil Organizations: Minneapolis CNN, CNN, AMC, Exposition, Bettmann, Riverview, “, Riverview Theater, Wedbush, Queen’s University, Chicago Tribune, Tribune, Service, Waffle, AMC Theatres ’, Walmart, Kroger, Alamo, University of Iowa’s, Cinemas Locations: Minneapolis, America, New England, South America, Philadelphia, Texas, South Minneapolis, Riverview, “ Kingdom, Canada, Chicago, Brooklyn , New York, Iowa City , Iowa, Seattle, Emerald, California

☆ Hungry at 3 am? You’re out of luck now
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-06 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Not even all of 24 Hour Fitness’ gyms — the promise is right in its name — are 24 hours. The city that never sleeps, New York, has lost 13% of its 24-hour restaurants. Around half of IHOP’s 1,800 locations are back to being open 24 hours on Friday and Saturday, at the very least. Ed Endicott/Alamy Stock Photo/FilePete’s was open 24 hours, seven days a week from the 1990s until the pandemic hit in 2020. Despite the signage, Mi Tierra is no longer open 24 hours in San Antonio, Texas.

Persons: hasn’t, Waffle, ”, Alex Barakos, Ed Endicott, Pete’s, Barakos, “, Hudson Riehle, Edward Hopper’s, Harold, Kumar Go, Stephen Zagor, Pete Cortez, Michael Silver Geo, “ There’s, ” Cortez, ’ ” Cortez Organizations: New, New York CNN, Walmart, Hollywood, Alamy, Bureau of Labor Statistics, “, National Restaurant Association, Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks, Columbia Business School, of Locations: New York, Covid, Los Angeles, Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia, White, ”, New York City, San Antonio, Mi, San Antonio , Texas, Tierra, tuxedos

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A shooting at a Waffle House restaurant in Indianapolis early Monday morning killed a woman and wounded five other victims, police said. Officers responded to a report of a shooting at the restaurant on Lynhurst Drive around 12:30 a.m., the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said in a statement. The wounded victims included a woman and three men, who all were listed in stable condition. A sixth man traveled separately to a hospital with a gunshot wound from the shooting and was listed in critical condition, police said. No arrests were immediately made after the shooting as police continued to investigate.

Organizations: INDIANAPOLIS, Waffle House, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Police, Investigators Locations: Indianapolis

“We come from a place where gun violence is a problem, but you will never see a 19-year-old with an AR-15 getting into a school and shooting people,” Manuel Oliver said. “There’s a reason for the gun violence in a Third World country. Joaquin's AI voice identifies him and then says, “Many students and teachers were murdered on Valentine’s Day ... by a person using an AR-15, but you don’t care. Other families who lost loved ones to gun violence will be allowed to add their victim's re-created voice to the project, which runs indefinitely. They call themselves “the rebel side of the gun violence prevention movement."

Persons: — Joaquin “ Guac ” Oliver, Oliver, Manuel, Patricia Oliver, Joaquin's, ” Manuel Oliver, “, Stoneman Douglas, ” Patricia Oliver, It’s, Joaquin, Critics, ”, “ Joaquin, Uziyah Garcia, Ethan Song, Brett Cross, “ I’m, Uzi, hadn't, Mike, Kristin Song, ” Kristin Song, —, ’, Manuel Oliver's, Joe Biden Organizations: National Rifle Association, Immigrants, NRA, Valentine’s, YouTube, Waffle House, Robb Elementary School Locations: Fla, Parkland , Florida, Venezuela, United States, Parkland, Tennessee, , Texas, Uvalde , Texas, Connecticut, Virginia

☆ Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Patty Melts and More Diner Fare
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Nikita Richardson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

This week, Where to Eat columnist emeritus Pete Wells has an ode to the patty melt that will send you running to one of the six New York City restaurant versions he spotlights, or the nearest diner. Patty melts, after all, have long been the bread and butter (and caramelized onions) of the old-school diner, institutions that are in increasingly short supply in New York, but to quote “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” are “not dead yet.”I grew up with Waffle House as my go-to diner and, for the record, I like my double hash browns smothered. Once I moved to New York, I nursed many a hangover at Tina’s Place in Bushwick, around for more than 80 years. Later I became fascinated with diners for millennials, by millennials like Golden Diner and Baby Blues Luncheonette, but I always come home to the unfussy and affordable comfort of the old school.

Persons: Pete Wells, Patty, Monty Python, millennials Organizations: New York Locations: New York City, New York, Bushwick

☆ Waffle House workers are demanding a $25 hourly wage and 24/7 security to protect them from the 'constant threat' of violence
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Waffle House workers want their wage to go up to $25 an hour. AdvertisementAdvertisementWaffle House workers are demanding a $25 minimum hourly wage and constant security in restaurants. The Union of Southern Service Workers, which is supported by the Service Employees International Union, is organizing Waffle House workers. AdvertisementAdvertisementAs well as concerns about workplace safety, wages are a major point of contention for Waffle House workers. "I can't get the things I need for my family off a Waffle House check," Kasiyah Giles, a Waffle House worker and USSW member, said in a statement published by the union.

Persons: They're, —, Jessica Gantt, Waffle House she'd, Gerald Green, Axios, That's, Green, Kasiyah Giles, Gantt, who's, Waffle Organizations: Waffle, Workers, Service, Union of Southern Service Workers, Service Employees International Union, Waffle House, Guardian Locations: Georgia, Norcross , Georgia, South Carolina, Atlanta, North Carolina, gdean@insider.com

☆ Lana Del Rey costume wearer runs into the real Lana Del Rey at a Halloween party
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Lisa France | Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —It was wild when Lana Del Rey ran into Lana Del Rey. Makeup artist Sandy Ganzer posted on Instagram Monday that she had dressed as the singer for a Halloween party, when, just like the most magical of Hollywood stories, the real Lana Del Rey showed up. Waffle House “Lana” name tag sticker: $5.59, Ganzer wrote in the caption, showing photos of her and Del Rey. Del Rey explained in an interview last month how the photos of her at Waffle House came to be. “I wish my album had gone as viral,” Del Rey said, jokingly.

Persons: Lana Del Rey, Sandy Ganzer, Ganzer, Lana ”, Del Rey, “, ”, ” Del Rey, ‘ Organizations: CNN, waitressing, Alabama Waffle House, Ebay, Pepsi, CVS, “, Waffle, Hollywood Locations: Alabama

The state hasn't wavered as a conservative stronghold in the modern era, and its last Democratic governor was denied a second term 20 years ago. A former mayor of tiny Nettleton, Presley is wrapping up his fourth term as a state utility regulator for northern Mississippi. One of the most famous Black Mississippi residents, Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman, recently joined him at a campaign event. Presley has raised more campaign cash than Reeves this year, and he's attracting larger and more diverse crowds than any Democrat running for Mississippi governor in a generation. Presley says the new method of electing a governor gives him a better chance than the old one.

Persons: Brandon Presley, Tate Reeves, “ They’re, ” Presley, murmurs, “, Elvis Presley, Reeves, Presley, Bennie Thompson, Morgan Freeman, Theresa Hall, ”, we’ll, ” Reeves, Sen, Chuck Younger, “ It’s, ” Younger, it’d, Bruce Springsteen, don’t, William Barber, Barber, —, Nick Bain, Medgar Evers, Vernon Dahmer, Fannie Lou Hamer, it's, Democrat Jim Hood, Joe Biden, Mike, Republican Sen, Cindy Hyde, Smith, Thad Cochran, Jim Crow, Eric Holder, Gwendolyn Gray Organizations: Democratic, Republican, U.S . Rep, Mississippi, Tate, Liberal, Black, Democratic Party, Poor, Waffle, Trump, Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, Democratic National Convention, Democrats, Democrat, U.S . Senate, Mississippi voters, U.S, “, Tougaloo College Locations: NATCHEZ, Miss, Mississippi, Natchez, Jackson, Issaquena County, Los Angeles, Columbus, Alabama, U.S, Gulfport, Biloxi, “, Black, Atlantic City

☆ Lana Del Rey reveals the story behind the viral Waffle House photos
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Lana Del Rey has revealed why she spent some time pouring Coca-Cola and coffee at a Waffle House over the summer. Del Rey was encouraged to pitch in and recalled serving one customer in particular. Video and social media posts of Del Rey in uniform behind the counter sparked speculation the “Summertime Sadness” singer was moonlighting as a waitress. “I wish my album had gone as viral,” Del Rey joked. ‘Saw your picture at the Waffle House!’ [Laughing.]

Persons: Lana Del Rey, Del Rey, “, ”, ‘, ’, Del, ” Del Rey Organizations: CNN, Waffle House, Hollywood, ” Staff Locations: Florence , Alabama, Del Rey

☆ Ed Sheeran, Lana Del Rey and more celebs are popping up in surprising spaces
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-29 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

So why are stars with the means to hide away suddenly out and about in unexpected public places? Something to sip on…David Letterman visits a Hy-Vee store in Iowa on Friday, July 21, 2023. From Hy-VeeDavid Letterman could totally have been forgiven for visiting Des Moines, Iowa, recently and staying in his hotel room. Instead, the former late-night host was bagging groceries at a Hy-Vee grocery store and using his famous voice on the store’s PA system. “Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan has recruited some heavy hitters for his action thriller series “Special Ops: Lioness,” about a special forces unit led by a tougher-than-nails CIA operative named Joe played by Zoe Saldaña.

Persons: Keyser, ”, David Letterman, Vee David Letterman, Letterman, Rahal Letterman Lanigan, Lana Del Ray, “, Ed Sheeran, Symoné, Rodin Eckenroth, Miranda Maday, Keke Palmer, Carly Rae Jepsen, Mike Pont, Carly Rae Jepsen’s, it’s, Jepsen, “ It’s, “ There’s, Can’t, … Zoe Saldana, Joe, Greg Lewis, Taylor Sheridan, Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Morgan Freeman Organizations: CNN, Hy, Vee, Waffle, Air & Space Museum, Getty, Paramount, Yellowstone Locations: Iowa, Des Moines , Iowa, ”, Alabama, Nashville, Los Angeles , California, America, New York City

☆ While Lana Del Rey was serving customers at a Waffle House, David Letterman was bagging groceries in Iowa
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-23 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Like Lana Del Rey’s apparent new gig moonlighting as a waitress at an Alabama Waffle House, late night icon David Letterman, too, landed a new job… sort of. Letterman is seen in the video perusing the aisles of the Hy-Vee, bagging groceries, eating uncooked minestrone soup and telling customers on the loudspeaker that “today and today only,” celery was free. Letterman was reportedly in Des Moines over the weekend to attend the Hy-Vee IndyCar Race, where Christian Lundgaard was driving the No. Last week, videos showing the singer donning a Waffle House uniform while serving customers from behind the counter began to circulate on social media. Letterman and Del Rey aren’t the only famous faces to surprise patrons as unsuspecting staff members in recent months.

Persons: Lana Del Rey’s, David Letterman, he’s, “, ”, Letterman, Christian Lundgaard, Rahal Letterman Lanigan, Del Rey, Ben Affleck, Dunkin, Ariana Maddix Organizations: CNN, Alabama Waffle House, Hy, Vee Locations: Iowa, Indianapolis, Des Moines, Alabama, California

☆ Lana Del Rey is working as a waitress at a Waffle House in Alabama
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-21 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Lana Del Rey is serving up waffles. Pictures posted Thursday show Del Rey in uniform, warmly serving patrons and working behind the counter. Oh God, Charlie don’t film him without his permission.”“Just Lana Del Rey working as a waitress at a restaurant,” the caption reads. !.”It’s not known why Del Rey is currently in Alabama, but she has reportedly been spotted in recent days at an area nail salon and a Starbucks. Del Rey recently played at Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, England.

Persons: Lana Del Rey, Del Rey, Charlie don’t, ”, “, ” It’s Organizations: CNN, Waffle, Glastonbury Festival Locations: Florence , Alabama, Alabama, Somerset, England

☆ Waffle House violence is so common it has become a meme. Now, fed-up workers are unionizing and demanding the company improve security.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Waffle House restaurants have developed a reputation for violent incidents over the years. In response, some employees in South Carolina have unionized, demanding better security and pay. Representatives for Waffle House did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment on this story. About two dozen other labor organizers joined the Waffle House workers for a three-day strike, backed by the newly formed Union of Southern Service Workers. Waffle House denied engaging in unfair labor practices in a letter to employees that was shared with the newspaper.

Persons: Jenna Ortega, Marcello Hernández, I've, Jessica Gantt, Naomi Harris, Harris, Gantt, Shae Parker, Dominick Organizations: Workers, Service, Representatives, Waffle, Waffle House, Union of Southern Service Workers, Service Employees International Union, Columbia, Courier Locations: South Carolina, Wall, Silicon, Columbia, Union, North Carolina, Georgia

☆ ‘Training My Replacement’: Inside a Call Center Worker’s Battle With A.I.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-19 | by ( Emma Goldberg | More About Emma Goldberg | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Her favorite radio show was discussing artificial intelligence, specifically an A.I.-generated sample of Biggie. “Sonically, it sounds cool,” Charlamagne tha God said. “But it lacks soul.”WeezyWTF replied: “I’ve had people ask me like, ‘Oh, would you replace people that work for you with A.I. ?’ I’m like, ‘No, dude.’”Ms. Sherrod nodded along emphatically, as she drove past low-slung brick homes and strip malls dotted with Waffle Houses. She played the radio exchange about A.I.

Persons: ”, Mandii, Biggie, ” WeezyWTF, “ I’ve, ” Ms, Sherrod nodded, Ms Locations: Mississippi, Ocean Springs, Miss

☆ I applied to McDonald's and 4 other fast food jobs, but the chatbots and automated process made it impossible for me to get hired
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-09 | by ( Amanda Claypool | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Over the past few months, I've applied to five fast food jobs: Crumbl Cookies, McDonald's, Wendy's, Hardee's, and Waffle House. Unfortunately, the jobs that made me apply with AI chatbots left me annoyed and uncertain. The automated application process at Crumbl Cookies seems short, but it wasn't easyI applied to be a baker at Crumbl Cookies. McDonald's uses AI chatbots to automate its hiring process, but it made things more complicatedI applied to McDonald's and answered the questions the chatbot named Olivia asked me. To be fair, AI chatbots can make it easier to screen applicants and schedule interviews.

Persons: Amanda Claypool, —, I've, Claypool, chatbots, McDonald's, Olivia, they're, chatbot, wouldn't, didn't Organizations: Waffle, Service, Waffle House, House Locations: United States, McDonald's

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