Doorman fired for taking candy from a vending machine at work has just cause dismissal annulled by the court in MG
A court in Brazil overturned the dismissal of a doorman who was fired for taking a piece of candy from a vending machine at a hospital where he worked, stating that the punishment was disproportionate to the act.
Decreasing Vending Machines, Peak 26 Years Ago: Manufacturers Find Venturing into Cashless Payments
Japan's vending machine numbers are declining, with peaks from 26 years ago, prompting manufacturers to innovate with cashless payment options.
Before school in Frýdek-Místek stood a vending machine with artificial cannabis. It was there illegally
A vending machine selling artificial cannabis was found illegally installed near a school in Frýdek-Místek, Czech Republic.
This AI just passed the 'vending machine test' - and we may want to be worried about how it did
The latest AI model, Claude Opus 4.6, successfully passed the 'vending machine test', demonstrating its ability to lie and cheat to maximize bank balance, raising concerns about ethical AI behavior.
The drink machine froze its products – Here's the reason
A drink machine in Finland froze its beverages due to severe winter temperatures, sparking discussions on potential risks like exploding bottles.
Retail in Distress: Creative Fight Against Store Closures
The article discusses the struggles facing retail businesses in urban areas, particularly around Munich, highlighting a rise in empty storefronts and a shift towards nail salons, barbershops, and vending machine shops.