https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-shuts-down-rude-men-she-heard-making-fun-of-her-as-she-posed-for-pictures-in-the-pool-ex3UPWORTHYen2026-08-24T14:15:08.000ZTwo men laughed at a woman taking poolside selfies. She offered to photograph them too — and suddenly they had plenty of excuseshttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/536801/uploads/95652c40-ba14-11eb-96c2-0d18fc2bdc1f_1200_630.pngTwo men laughed at a woman taking poolside selfies. She offered to photograph them too — and suddenly they had plenty of excusesA group of guys jeered as she took pictures in front of a stunning tropical background and she was just not having it.https://scoop.upworthy.com/teacher-kept-an-empty-chair-in-his-classroom-for-50-yrs-to-teach-students-important-life-lesson-ex11UPWORTHYen2026-08-24T13:00:58.000ZFor 50 years, this teacher kept an empty chair in his classroom — when he explained what it symbolized, his students teared uphttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/573112/uploads/43c1afc0-ebce-11ec-93c0-9f3d0ea57ad8_1200_630.pngFor 50 years, this teacher kept an empty chair in his classroom — when he explained what it symbolized, his students teared upThe empty chair in this teacher's classroom symbolizes a powerful lesson on inclusion and the impact of racial discrimination.https://scoop.upworthy.com/flight-attendants-hotel-security-routine-is-helping-people-on-the-internet-ex6UPWORTHYen2026-08-24T15:15:15.000ZFlight attendant shows the hotel-room security routine she never skips — and travelers are taking noteshttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/616923/uploads/e15a1b90-ddc8-11ed-8cc9-0d13ecec2379_1200_630.jpegFlight attendant shows the hotel-room security routine she never skips — and travelers are taking notes'A very common misconception that was commented on my last security search video was that I'm paranoid,' she says in the video.https://scoop.upworthy.com/these-insane-wedding-rules-by-a-bride-and-groom-have-left-everyone-in-confusion-ex5UPWORTHYen2026-08-25T17:45:51.000ZCouple sends out invite with 15 ‘insane’ wedding rules to follow — guests are rethinking whether to attend the weddinghttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/691271/uploads/66641f10-3d58-11f1-9875-bf1a213c18ad_1200_630.jpegCouple sends out invite with 15 ‘insane’ wedding rules to follow — guests are rethinking whether to attend the weddingThese rules most definitely confused everyone, including the couple's guests.https://scoop.upworthy.com/dad-teared-up-after-reading-note-8-year-old-daughter-left-him-before-going-to-her-moms-place-ex5UPWORTHYen2026-08-24T14:45:11.000ZDad was packing 8-year-old daughter's bag before sending her to mom's place — he found a homemade card tucked inside that left him sobbinghttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/695164/uploads/64d5da10-4f84-11f1-97c0-c126b55fbe8d_1200_630.jpegDad was packing 8-year-old daughter's bag before sending her to mom's place — he found a homemade card tucked inside that left him sobbingThe dad found the note in his daughter's backpack and it is possibly the only affirmation he needs as a parent.https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-used-her-male-friends-online-dating-profile-for-3-days-realized-men-dont-have-it-easy-at-all-ex4UPWORTHYen2026-08-24T15:45:19.000ZWoman told her male friend dating apps were easy and took over his Hinge. Three days later, she admitted she felt 'like a loser'https://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/730900/uploads/422b76f0-c90c-11ef-b916-c1cab46bd4b5_1200_630.jpegWoman told her male friend dating apps were easy and took over his Hinge. Three days later, she admitted she felt 'like a loser'A woman took over her male friend's dating profile to test the waters but ended up feeling 'more depressed than ever' after the harsh realities of dating apps!https://scoop.upworthy.com/when-parents-gave-sons-50-k-for-homes-but-not-daughter-she-and-her-husband-took-matters-into-their-own-hands-ex3UPWORTHYen2026-08-24T17:15:50.000ZWhen parents gave sons $50K for homes but not daughter, she and her husband devised eloped and devised a much better planhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/735640/uploads/a6f058d0-e941-11ef-b0d2-2979a5f169ef_1200_630.jpegWhen parents gave sons $50K for homes but not daughter, she and her husband devised eloped and devised a much better planThe family gave sons $50k for homes but told daughter to rely on her husband–so she used their gift her way!https://scoop.upworthy.com/boyfriend-demanded-woman-change-her-looks-for-his-family-her-bold-response-has-the-internet-cheering-ex3UPWORTHYen2026-08-25T15:15:34.000ZBoyfriend gave her a makeover checklist before introducing her to his family. She changed exactly one thing: her relationship statushttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/735852/uploads/fec0d5e0-eab7-11ef-b50b-c35524454d49_1200_630.jpegBoyfriend gave her a makeover checklist before introducing her to his family. She changed exactly one thing: her relationship statusThe woman left surprised when her ex wanted to change everything about her appearance!https://scoop.upworthy.com/stay-at-home-mom-drove-to-chick-fil-a-for-a-meal-but-what-she-got-at-the-window-was-so-much-more-ex6UPWORTHYen2026-08-25T13:15:19.000ZStruggling mom grabbed lunch at Chick-fil-A after a tough day — then found a note from staff about her kids https://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/739477/uploads/bf2aedd0-033f-11f0-a987-55b9f51d6c8d_1200_630.jpegStruggling mom grabbed lunch at Chick-fil-A after a tough day — then found a note from staff about her kids She wasn’t sure why she chose Chick-fil-A that day, but as she waited at the window, a surprise from an employee turned her whole day around.https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-lost-her-phone-at-coachella-then-her-husband-got-a-surprising-video-message-from-a-stranger-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-08-24T16:45:46.000ZWoman lost her phone at Coachella. Hours later, a stranger sent her husband a video he wasn’t expectinghttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/742552/uploads/15b37700-1aae-11f0-b8f8-3ba120165488_1200_630.jpegWoman lost her phone at Coachella. Hours later, a stranger sent her husband a video he wasn’t expectingA couple lost the wife’s phone at Coachella—later, a message from a stranger showed up on it.https://scoop.upworthy.com/boss-blames-worker-for-his-own-mistake-until-one-screenshot-fp-ex4UPWORTHYen2026-08-25T15:45:36.000ZBoss publicly blamed a worker for costly machine damage. The employee pulled the login records—and exposed who really did ithttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/779517/uploads/a5c65ed0-bf08-11f0-b64e-d35d62d6c9bf_1200_630.jpegBoss publicly blamed a worker for costly machine damage. The employee pulled the login records—and exposed who really did it"When the operations manager expressed his disappointment, the boss decided to flip the tables on the employee and blame them for the mishap. But they were not about to let this slide."https://scoop.upworthy.com/boyfriend-walks-out-after-girlfirend-humiliates-him-at-birthday-party-fp-ex4UPWORTHYen2026-08-24T18:15:57.000ZRich girlfriend mocked her construction-worker boyfriend all through dinner. One comment about his suit made him walk outhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/779640/uploads/5224b7a0-bfb1-11f0-92e6-bf2041a6b1a7_1200_630.jpegRich girlfriend mocked her construction-worker boyfriend all through dinner. One comment about his suit made him walk out'Her friends laughed and kept making jokes about me being the handyman boyfriend.'https://scoop.upworthy.com/man-wins-70000-lawsuit-against-community-that-banned-lawn-cross-fp-ex4UPWORTHYen2026-08-25T18:15:53.000ZHOA banned a resident's 12-inch cross from his own lawn. He sued — and the dispute ended with a $70,000 payouthttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/781483/uploads/67305df0-cb84-11f0-a1ec-09579f77231d_1200_630.jpegHOA banned a resident's 12-inch cross from his own lawn. He sued — and the dispute ended with a $70,000 payoutMan wins $70,000 lawsuit against neighborhood board that banned his 12-inch-long cross in his lawn.https://scoop.upworthy.com/rude-man-pushes-grandma-at-supermarket-grandson-has-epic-comeback-fp-ex4UPWORTHYen2026-08-24T17:45:55.000ZGrandson stayed quiet while a rude shopper disrespected his grandma — then pulled off a tiny act of revenge behind his backhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/781601/uploads/ca3a61e0-cc27-11f0-8370-65bde89754ca_1200_630.jpegGrandson stayed quiet while a rude shopper disrespected his grandma — then pulled off a tiny act of revenge behind his backSuch rude shoppers need a comeback because 'there is never a reason to be that rude.'https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-accuses-neighbor-of-encroachment-but-survey-results-do-her-in-fp-ex4UPWORTHYen2026-08-25T17:15:44.000ZWoman accused neighbor of encroaching on her land and ordered a survey. The results backfired, leaving her embarrassedhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/784090/uploads/36465210-dbe4-11f0-bd12-bde5c786e01e_1200_630.jpegWoman accused neighbor of encroaching on her land and ordered a survey. The results backfired, leaving her embarrassedCall it karma or fate, the incident has left us in stitches.https://scoop.upworthy.com/underpaid-worker-resigns-and-stuns-boss-with-counteroffer-response-fp-ex3UPWORTHYen2026-08-24T13:45:04.000ZWorker walked away after years of low pay. The boss later tried to win them back — and got one blunt responsehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/785717/uploads/cff63920-e79c-11f0-b37a-1173533e7202_1200_630.jpegWorker walked away after years of low pay. The boss later tried to win them back — and got one blunt response“I understand they have seniority, but is it reasonable for my work to be valued at only 60% of theirs when my productivity is double?"https://scoop.upworthy.com/servers-written-response-on-bill-sparks-tipping-culture-backlash-fp-ex3UPWORTHYen2026-08-25T16:45:40.000ZCustomer planned to leave a cash tip until he spotted a handwritten note on the bill—then quietly put his wallet awayhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/788271/uploads/9e8c6450-f69b-11f0-b30a-dfe8cacc9b2c_1200_630.jpegCustomer planned to leave a cash tip until he spotted a handwritten note on the bill—then quietly put his wallet away'These servers are out of control. A lot of times, they block their blessings for greed'https://scoop.upworthy.com/company-starts-fining-employees-for-coming-late-ends-up-regretting-fpr-ex3UPWORTHYen2026-08-25T14:15:26.000ZCompany introduced one-minute late fines — employees responded in a way that cost far more than the fines ever brought inhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/790433/uploads/61d1a190-7358-11f0-8db0-a9a0ef3feffa_1200_630.jpegCompany introduced one-minute late fines — employees responded in a way that cost far more than the fines ever brought in"Whatever happens, as a rule, it’s always in the company’s favor. One minute late equals trouble, but seven minutes overtime is normal or to be expected."https://scoop.upworthy.com/girl-scout-troops-rejected-disabled-6-year-old-she-sold-record-cookies-ex3UPWORTHYen2026-08-25T12:45:15.000ZGirl Scout troops rejected a disabled kid from their cookie-selling team. Then she sold 20,000 boxes in one dayhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/791771/uploads/a7daf630-0be4-11f1-a9d4-a30fa14151c0_1200_630.jpegGirl Scout troops rejected a disabled kid from their cookie-selling team. Then she sold 20,000 boxes in one dayEntrepreneur and '#1 Girl Scout in America' are just some of the titles this brilliant 6-year-old is receivinghttps://scoop.upworthy.com/florida-man-thinks-a-tree-is-moving-closer-to-his-house-fp-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-08-25T16:15:36.000ZFlorida man suspected a tree was creeping toward his house. His homemade 'string test' proved he wasn’t imagining ithttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/800535/uploads/0352b830-3f12-11f1-b40f-85954d70e02f_1200_630.jpegFlorida man suspected a tree was creeping toward his house. His homemade 'string test' proved he wasn’t imagining itA tree outside a Florida man's house is inching closer, and he is collecting receipts to prove it. https://scoop.upworthy.com/19th-century-painting-of-two-lovers-only-displayed-two-hours-a-week-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-08-24T12:30:54.000ZWhy this 19th-century painting of two lovers' final goodbye is only displayed 2 hours a weekhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/805586/uploads/3f420a30-5f24-11f1-a52e-19e0d7ec3d03_1200_630.jpegWhy this 19th-century painting of two lovers' final goodbye is only displayed 2 hours a weekThis 19th century painting of two lovers is favorite of Irish public but is still displayed only twice a week for two hourshttps://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-mocked-for-dressing-for-male-attention-at-party-hits-back-fpUPWORTHYen2026-08-24T17:45:00.000ZHer friend said she craved ‘male attention’ while mocking her outfit at dinner. She hit back by exposing what her boyfriend had done all nighthttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/813792/uploads/563014e0-9d67-11f1-963e-473f6241bdaa_1200_630.jpegHer friend said she craved ‘male attention’ while mocking her outfit at dinner. She hit back by exposing what her boyfriend had done all nightShe didn't encourage his advances and didn't tell his girlfriend because she barely knew either of them and didn't want to get dragged into their relationship drama. https://scoop.upworthy.com/lady-confronts-sexist-man-for-saying-shes-not-a-real-woman-fpUPWORTHYen2026-08-24T14:15:00.000ZHe told a married woman she wasn’t a ‘real woman’ for traveling without her husband. Her response turned his own masculinity argument on himhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814000/uploads/6950ca90-9fb7-11f1-9a40-1d9863180ce4_1200_630.jpegHe told a married woman she wasn’t a ‘real woman’ for traveling without her husband. Her response turned his own masculinity argument on himPeople are lambasting a man who criticized a woman for attending a podcast while her husband was at home. https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-found-out-bf-was-cheating-by-looking-at-his-mirror-fpUPWORTHYen2026-08-24T13:15:00.000ZWoman noticed strange circles covering her boyfriend’s car mirror. One detail about the marks told her another woman had been sitting therehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814025/uploads/cc94f8f0-9fb8-11f1-9a40-1d9863180ce4_1200_630.jpegWoman noticed strange circles covering her boyfriend’s car mirror. One detail about the marks told her another woman had been sitting thereJoie Derouen found out her boyfriend had been cheating on her while sitting in his passenger seat. The circular marks on his sun visor told her everything she needed to know.https://scoop.upworthy.com/hr-claims-diabetic-employee-makes-everyone-uncomfortable-at-work-fpUPWORTHYen2026-08-24T16:15:00.000ZDiabetic employee took an insulin shot at work after his blood sugar spiked. Minutes later, HR texted saying it made coworkers 'uncomfortable'https://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814538/uploads/f98a1ca0-9fae-11f1-b040-7d57c08f632a_1200_630.jpegDiabetic employee took an insulin shot at work after his blood sugar spiked. Minutes later, HR texted saying it made coworkers 'uncomfortable'Having been ostracized by the co-workers for taking insulin at the table, the employee wondered whether they were overreacting or expecting only what’s right and fair in the situation.https://scoop.upworthy.com/obsessed-wife-leaves-husband-to-stalk-ex-and-lands-in-jail-twice-fpUPWORTHYen2026-08-24T15:45:00.000ZHis wife left him 3 months after the wedding to be with her ex-boyfriend. Years later, she returned to cancel the divorce — only to land in jailhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814545/uploads/f83b10f0-9d49-11f1-a13b-bfb2d1046b28_1200_630.jpegHis wife left him 3 months after the wedding to be with her ex-boyfriend. Years later, she returned to cancel the divorce — only to land in jailA woman's obsession landed her at the point of no return when, only 3 months into their marriage, she left her husband. A year went by, and her husband received the news that she had landed in jail. Police caught her sleeping on the couple's bed...https://scoop.upworthy.com/boyfriend-silent-as-his-mother-disrespects-his-girlfriend-at-dinner-fpUPWORTHYen2026-08-25T12:45:00.000ZBoyfriend stayed silent as his mom humiliated her at their first family dinner - but it was his excuse afterward that raised an even bigger red flaghttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814549/uploads/30339230-a050-11f1-8bdc-7b195e5a2ba3_1200_630.jpegBoyfriend stayed silent as his mom humiliated her at their first family dinner - but it was his excuse afterward that raised an even bigger red flagAt one point, the girlfriend revealed plans to travel, to which his mom responded, "Well, some people eventually have to grow up and think about real life."https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-signed-up-for-study-to-pass-time-which-saved-her-sons-lives-fpsnUPWORTHYen2026-08-24T17:15:00.000ZPregnant woman was 'bored' when midwives convinced her to join a 'baby study.' One heel-prick test made doctors urgently call her older sonhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814767/uploads/c535ef30-9fb1-11f1-b040-7d57c08f632a_1200_630.jpegPregnant woman was 'bored' when midwives convinced her to join a 'baby study.' One heel-prick test made doctors urgently call her older sonJessica Barker-Roe didn't know what to do at the hospital, so she signed up for a study for her unborn child. That test turned out to be life-saving for both her kids.https://scoop.upworthy.com/thousands-of-beagles-rescued-from-a-60-year-lab-supplier-snUPWORTHYen2026-08-24T14:45:00.000ZOver 2,000 'lab beagles' breathe fresh air for the first time after woman leads rescue from 60-year-old supplierhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814771/uploads/8615e0c0-9f8a-11f1-bd5b-0b690d06cf48_1200_630.jpegOver 2,000 'lab beagles' breathe fresh air for the first time after woman leads rescue from 60-year-old supplierThe initial release of 155 dogs was followed by other rescue operations that rescued the last of more than 2,000 beagles from the beagle breeding and research facility named Ridglan. https://scoop.upworthy.com/man-in-chucky-mask-was-chasing-people-before-woman-scared-himUPWORTHYen2026-08-24T18:15:01.000ZMan in a ‘Chucky’ mask chased Philadelphia passersby until one woman turned around and said, 'OK, let’s fight'https://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814778/uploads/f1774780-9f8c-11f1-be41-11a8a169589f_1200_630.jpegMan in a ‘Chucky’ mask chased Philadelphia passersby until one woman turned around and said, 'OK, let’s fight'Jameka Wilson was one of the victims of Zymire Hughes, the Philadelphia masked man. However, instead of running, she faced him head on.https://scoop.upworthy.com/espn-writer-sent-letter-and-50-to-waitress-of-la-deli-he-ate-at-gsnUPWORTHYen2026-08-25T14:15:00.000ZESPN writer was only 75% sure he’d tipped his LA waitress. Then a letter from 800 miles away moved her to tearshttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814780/uploads/876843d0-9faa-11f1-a811-ad30ff1ed96e_1200_630.jpegESPN writer was only 75% sure he’d tipped his LA waitress. Then a letter from 800 miles away moved her to tearsESPN features writer Roberto José Andrade Franco got frantic when he realized he might have skipped the tip to a waitress in a LA deli. So he drove home and sent her a letter with a $50 tip.https://scoop.upworthy.com/dad-donates-doll-wearing-daughters-nicu-frock-goodwill-vp-finds-it-fpsnUPWORTHYen2026-08-24T16:45:00.000ZHe put his daughter’s NICU frock on his childhood doll, then accidentally donated it. Goodwill’s VP 'had a feeling' it was nearbyhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814781/uploads/003f6060-9f8b-11f1-bd5b-0b690d06cf48_1200_630.jpegHe put his daughter’s NICU frock on his childhood doll, then accidentally donated it. Goodwill’s VP 'had a feeling' it was nearbyAnna Simon discovered her husband had accidentally donated her cherished doll, an irreplaceable keepsake, to the local Goodwill. Desperate for a lead, Simon turned to her community, and they didn't disappointhttps://scoop.upworthy.com/chelsea-handler-gave-ex-bf-35-linden-trees-as-breakup-giftUPWORTHYen2026-08-24T13:45:00.000ZChelsea Handler gave her ex-boyfriend 35 linden trees as a ‘cunning’ breakup gift. 15 falls later, he’s still texting her because of themhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814787/uploads/b003e120-9f8f-11f1-be41-11a8a169589f_1200_630.jpegChelsea Handler gave her ex-boyfriend 35 linden trees as a ‘cunning’ breakup gift. 15 falls later, he’s still texting her because of themChelsea Handler gave an ex from 15 years ago 35 Linden trees as a parting gift with a cunning plan. He still sends her the same text every Spring and Fall.https://scoop.upworthy.com/phoenix-man-asked-how-he-can-be-a-teacher-wearing-nail-polishUPWORTHYen2026-08-25T14:45:00.000ZPhoenix man with painted nails got asked how he could be a teacher. So he broke it down like he was teaching a classhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814794/uploads/0b604790-9fa7-11f1-a811-ad30ff1ed96e_1200_630.jpegPhoenix man with painted nails got asked how he could be a teacher. So he broke it down like he was teaching a classLuke Red, a teacher from Phoenix was questioned about his nail polish. People objected to the fact that he wore nail polish as a man. He answered their questions in the nicest way possible.https://scoop.upworthy.com/man-calls-off-wedding-after-she-forced-him-to-buy-her-grandmas-home-fpUPWORTHYen2026-08-25T13:45:00.000ZFiancée pressured him to spend his inheritance on her grandma’s house, so he delayed the wedding. Her ultimatum made him call it off insteadhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814808/uploads/03684f90-a058-11f1-b9a5-29d9e55bba1e_1200_630.jpegFiancée pressured him to spend his inheritance on her grandma’s house, so he delayed the wedding. Her ultimatum made him call it off insteadThe man got wary after his fiancée forced him to buy her grandma's house. When he asked to postpone the wedding, she gave him an ultimatum that made him call off the wedding. https://scoop.upworthy.com/dm-exposes-boyfriends-double-life-with-tiny-sunglass-detail-fpUPWORTHYen2026-08-25T17:45:00.000ZShe refused to believe a DM saying her ‘perfect’ boyfriend was married with 2 kids. Then his wife mentioned the Prada sunglasses — and she went cold https://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814811/uploads/bb5042e0-a060-11f1-9b3e-6b94fc272c5c_1200_630.jpegShe refused to believe a DM saying her ‘perfect’ boyfriend was married with 2 kids. Then his wife mentioned the Prada sunglasses — and she went cold Ellis Mae found that her boyfriend was not only cheating on her, but he was also stealing her things.https://scoop.upworthy.com/she-refused-to-sign-marriage-papers-and-dodged-an-ugly-divorce-fpUPWORTHYen2026-08-25T16:45:00.000ZBride went through with the wedding despite her gut feeling — but never filed the paperwork. A month later, she realized whyhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814815/uploads/8847dae0-a059-11f1-b9a5-29d9e55bba1e_1200_630.jpegBride went through with the wedding despite her gut feeling — but never filed the paperwork. A month later, she realized whyIone Martin got married to her ex-wife even though her gut told her not to. A month later, she was glad she hadn't signed the papers. https://scoop.upworthy.com/man-dresses-up-as-darth-vader-at-city-council-meeting-flock-camera-snUPWORTHYen2026-08-25T18:15:00.000ZDarth Vader showed up at City Hall to ‘defend’ police cameras. His reason? He wants to 'stalk his ex' https://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814816/uploads/74776cf0-a069-11f1-aaee-9bdabfd9c5e6_1200_630.jpegDarth Vader showed up at City Hall to ‘defend’ police cameras. His reason? He wants to 'stalk his ex' Darth Vader doubled down on the absurd scope of the city's tracking system. He mockingly praised the network as the ultimate asset to locate "a hidden base on Hoth" and catch "Luke Skywalker as he traverses the universe in his X-wing."https://scoop.upworthy.com/better-ceo-fired-5-years-after-he-laid-off-900-employees-on-zoom-snUPWORTHYen2026-08-25T17:15:00.000ZCEO fired 5 years after laying off 900 people on a Zoom call — says he’ll return for just $1 a yearhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814887/uploads/bdadfc40-a050-11f1-8bdc-7b195e5a2ba3_1200_630.jpegCEO fired 5 years after laying off 900 people on a Zoom call — says he’ll return for just $1 a yearVishal Garg, the former Home and Finance CEO of Better was fired and replaced by Daniel Lewis. It happened 5 years after Garg fired 900 employees on a Zoom call right before Christmas.