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GameStop stock is soaring like it’s 2021. However, here’s why you shouldn’t get caught up in the buying frenzy. Plus, did endless shrimp cause Red Lobster to get pinched and file for bankruptcy? Finally, you won’t believe what an indoor cat does when he ventures out into the outside world. Keep scrolling to get caught up in today’s ‘Like & Subscribe.’

GameStop Value Skyrockets as Red Lobster Comes Crashing Down

#GameStop has been trending nonstop since yesterday. Their stock jumped a whopping 100% higher suddenly. You may remember back in 2021 when “meme stocks” skyrocketed to an all-time high. Now the trader who set off the original surge, X user @RoaringKitty, has reemerged online after three years of silence with a post seemingly alluding to the meme stock craze being back on. Should you invest? Experts remain skeptical. Here’s everything we know.
Have you heard about "Operation Blackout"? It's the latest viral campaign where users are blocking celebrities for not speaking up about the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. Stars like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé are among those targeted. Read more about the operation here.
It’s a sad day for #RedLobster fans. The seafood chain announced it is closing at least 48 of its locations across the country due to financial struggles. Many online expressed outrage and grief over their favorite restaurant, leading Red Lobster to trend on X. Some alluded to the theory that Americans may have “eaten” Red Lobster into bankruptcy, enduring $12.5 million operating loss while promoting “all you can eat shrimp” on their menu. Find out which locations are closing in your area here.
It’s been a rough tornado season so far. Don’t believe me? Watch this tornado ripping through the Payne's Valley golf course in Missouri, which was designed by Tiger Woods.
And finally, a couple on TikTok decided to integrate weights into their surprise gender reveal announcement—however, this unsuspecting front-row guest unfortunately got caught in the crossfire.
That's for today, be sure to check in tomorrow for more trending stories. But for now, scroll down for some viral pieces from Newsweek.

Cam Schoppa is a Newsweek newsletter producer based in Austin, TX. You can get in touch with Cam by emailing [email protected].

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"Omg [Oh my god] if I had to clean up a table of 6 that spent less than $20 I would probably just quit!" One commenter wrote in response to a TikTok of Josh Mileham, 37, showcasing a cost-cutting hack to split a single meal to feed his family of six. Find out how he achieved this here.

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