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Hello fellow web crawlers! Kira here. Welcome to today’s edition of web_crawlr.
Today’s top stories are about: A woman whose Tinder date asked her a horrifying question, Kash Patel being grilled about his ties to conspiracy theorists during his confirmation hearing, the Gen Z trend of crocheting giant worms, and how the new Instagram update is spilling everyone’s tea.
After that, Mikael’s got a “Your Password Sucks” column for you.
Until next time,
— K.D.
⚡ Today in Internet Culture
💀 DATING HORROR STORIES
‘That’s where things started going downhill’: Woman sees ‘hot’ guy at gas station. Then he shows up on her Tinder
The Tinder date took a lot of terrifying twists and turns. Then came his question: “Would you ever eat someone?”
🤪 CONSPIRACY THEORIES
Kash Patel’s close ties to prominent conspiracy theorists called out at confirmation hearing
The new FBI Director attempted to distance himself from numerous conspiratorial figures.
🪱 TIKTOK TRENDS
Gen Z is crocheting giant worms. Sure, why not
These TikTokers are taking “would you still love me if I was a worm” to new heights.
🤳 TECH TALK
‘It’s about to get people in trouble’: Woman says new Instagram update is a field day for nosy people
The new update exposes the actions of the people you follow.
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🕸️ Crawling the Web
Here is what else is happening across the ‘net.
🍗 Raising Cane’s is known for its simple menu, which consists of chicken fingers and only a handful of side options. While the menu is simple, customers have still managed to find creative ways to customize their meals.
📦 An Amazon Flex driver showed a package dropped off next to a mailbox far from the recipient’s front door. They made it abundantly clear why the delivery stopped at the driveway’s edge.
🥤 A viral TikTok is hilariously reminding everyone why choosing words carefully matters. That’s even with something as low stakes as ordering Dr. Pepper.
💵 Long regarded as a staple shop for shoppers on shoestring budgets and a solid way to stock up on essentials, Dollar Tree has changed with the times—and the economy.
🌨️ Is shoveling snow a heart attack risk? Everyone who lives in a snowy state knows that clearing walkways after a winter storm is a pain, but could it actually be hazardous to your health?
🚔 From the Daily Dot archive: Police struggle to justify use of Fusus, a community surveillance tool they foisted on citizens.
📝 Question of the Day
Everyone’s got opinions, and we want to know yours. Just click a button below to answer the question, and tomorrow we will let you know how fellow web crawlers like you answered.
HAVE YOU EVER ASKED SOMEONE IF THEY WOULD STILL LOVE YOU IF YOU WERE A WORM?
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🤳 Today’s Viral Video
So there are just zero consequences for anything anymore??
🎶 Now Playing: “DAGGER” by Hounds of War 🎶