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Hello fellow web crawlers! Andrew here. Welcome to today’s edition of web_crawlr.
Our top stories today are about: How the Hawk Tuah girl’s crypto coin instantly went down in price, why the Louisiana Education Department is facing controversy for passing a law requiring the 10 Commandments be displayed in classrooms, a woman warning of a “lethal” iOS 18 update, and an Amazon shopper claiming their delivery ruined their child’s Christmas.
After that, we’ve got another edition of “Meme History” for you.
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⚡ Today in Internet Culture
🤑 FAIL
The Hawk Tuah girl’s crypto coin instantly went down (in price!)
Hailey Welch, better known as the “Hawk Tuah girl,” is facing immense backlash online after launching her own cryptocurrency.
🏫 VIRAL POLITICS
‘Third-lowest child literacy rate’: Louisiana Education Dept. inundated with outrage over 10 Commandments law
While Louisiana public schools land near the bottom in academic performance nationwide, they are now first in controversy after the state passed a new law requiring the 10 Commandments to be displayed in classrooms.
📱 TECH
‘They can literally have control of your phone’: Woman issues warning about ‘lethal’ iOS 18 update
An Apple customer is going viral on TikTok after warning users about the potential downsides to iPhone’s newest iOS18 update—including how fellow iPhone users with the update can “hack” into your phone.
😢 WTF
‘Walmart just did that to me today!’: Amazon shopper demands answers after delivery left her child in tears
“@Amazon you can’t be sending stuff without a box THIS close to Christmas,” a text overlay on the video reads.
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🕸️ Crawling the Web
Here is what else is happening across the ‘net.
🧀 If you’ve purchased Kraft Mac & Cheese, a lawyer says you may be able to cash out thanks to a new class action lawsuit against the brand.
🥒 A customer tried the new pickle fries from Burger King. Are they worth it?
☕ One barista wasn’t shy to share the alleged atrocities he witnessed in one of Manhattan’s trendy restaurants, Fellini Cucina.
💡 This kitschy holiday light from Home Depot is starting to go viral. But is it worth snatching one up before they start to sell out?
🤳 Today’s Viral Video
Remember to clean these while shopping this holiday season 🤢
