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

Our top stories today are about: A United Airlines traveler claiming TSA stole her underwear and bathing suits, a non-profit collective launching a searchable library to sort through hacked and leaked files, the funniest Spotify Wrapped memes, and Trump’s pick for FBI director claiming he knows who really killed JFK. 

After that, our Senior Politics and Technology Editor David is taking a break from politics for this particular issue to dive into another kind of discourse that’s taking over the internet. 

See you tomorrow! 

— A.W. 

Today in Internet Culture

WTF
‘Girl I’m so sorry that is such a violation’: United Airlines customer opens her luggage. Then she realizes something private is missing

This United Airlines customer feels violated and scared after she says specific items—underwear and bathing suits—from her luggage went missing. “This is like the weirdest thing that’s ever happened to me and also, like, really creepy,” she said. 

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HACKING
DDoSecrets launches searchable library to sort through millions of hacked and leaked files

DDoSecrets, the non-profit organization that hosts hacked and leaked data in the public interest, is celebrating its sixth anniversary today by allowing anyone to search through millions of its files.

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MEMES
The funniest Spotify Wrapped memes, 2024 edition

It’s the time of year that everyone is waiting for: Spotify Wrapped.

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CONSPIRACY
Kash Patel once claimed he got to see who really killed JFK

Trump’s pick for FBI Director Kash Patel once insinuated that he knows who really killed JFK.

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By David Covucci
Politics & Technology Editor

When is the right time to pee during ‘Wicked?’ No one on the internet agrees

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Crawling the Web

Here is what else is happening across the ‘net.

This KFC customer called out the fried chicken joint for reducing the portions of its family meal sides. Viewers say it might be her fault.

A Chipotle sour cream aficionado says she’s found the secret to making the “elite” sour cream at home.

Sponge enthusiasts are already well aware of the Scrub Daddy, which has been a household name for over a decade. Now, a giant version of the Scrub Daddy is sweeping HomeGoods locations across the country.

This Starbucks customer is trying to de-influence people from buying yet another Starbucks red cup. Is it working?

A Walmart customer got a questionable surprise with her delivery, and now she wants answers.

From the Daily Dot archive: Here’s how local governments are surveilling their workers. 

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. 

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Today’s Viral Video

Jason Kelce talks about buying Christmas gifts for Taylor Swift and his brother Travis.