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Hello fellow web crawlers! Andrew here. Welcome to today’s edition of web_crawlr. 

Here’s the latest trending internet culture stories today: How even JD Vance couldn’t kill the spread of the baby face memes mocking him, how the NYPD was mocked for protecting a Cybertruck during a Women’s March, why AI is influencing how you shop, and an expert warning about an issue you might have with Apple Watches. 

After that, it’s an exciting day! We’ve got our first “Cooked” column from our Assistant Managing Editor Eilish! Scroll down below to find out what viral recipe she tried out. 

Hope you enjoy! See you tomorrow! 

— A.W. 

Today in Internet Culture

VIRAL POLITICS 
Not even JD Vance enjoying the JD Vance face meme can stop its spread

Users, previously inundated with cursed images of Vance’s rotund and child-like face, were quick to react to Vance’s own edit. 

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MOCKERY
‘How embarrassing’: NYPD shows up in full force to protect Cybertruck on Women’s March route

A recent image showed the New York Police Department (NYPD) blocking a Tesla storefront in Manhattan as protesters swirled.

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AI
AI is influencing how you shop. Here’s what it means for you

Whether you frequent your local mall or primarily buy online, quickly advancing AI is changing how you shop.

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TECH
‘I had to stop wearing mine’: Expert warns Apple Watches of this generation could explode. Then she reveals what you can do about it

Apple Watches have a plethora of exciting, next-gen features. Unfortunately, one of those features may well include spontaneous combustion.

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By Eilish O’Sullivan
Associate Managing Editor

The viral Dubai chocolate strawberry cup: I’d make it again—but with 1 catch

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Crawling the Web

Here is what else is happening across the ‘net.

This customer asked a Best Buy worker a question that was way above his pay grade—here’s how he responded.

When residing in a new country, one will experience culture shock. The most unexpected might be bacon.

Many see maple syrup as a breakfast necessity, especially for waffles and pancakes. So, why is maple syrup entering the internet conversation?

This expert shared the right way to blow your nose. You’re probably doing it wrong.

From the Daily Dot archive: For Gen Z, office culture is both nostalgic and glamorous (sometimes). 

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. 

WOULD YOU TRY THE VIRAL DUBAI CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY CUP? 

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