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Two friends tackle a frozen week of gig work—how storms stall demand, why some apps shut down, and where the money still flows—then zoom out to taxes, tips, and the fight for transparency. We also dig into AV stumbles, teen ride safety, and Amazon’s shifting retail play.

• ice storm impacts on scheduling and safety
• spark incentives and whether cold boosts earnings
• 1099 tip reporting inconsistencies across apps
• NYC’s 10% tip prompt and legal fallout
• waymo school bus violations and near curb crash
• amazon big box plans vs go and fresh pullbacks
• multi-apping boundaries and store policies
• lyft teen rides, pins, tracking, and audio prompts
• doordash weather shutdowns and $2 storm fee
• snow delivery etiquette, prep, boots, and boundaries

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