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A six-year-old Daisy Scout in Pittsburgh, Pim Neill, sold over 100,000 Girl Scout cookies in a single season, breaking the national record through a viral social media push and traditional door-to-door sales, with a storefront open through March 22; her perseverance amid early troop rejections due to age and disability is inspiring other girls.
In 2025, while AI-powered dating tools gained popularity, there was a strong resurgence in traditional, in-person dating experiences as people sought genuine connections beyond digital algorithms, signaling a shift towards more authentic, offline interactions.
SoftBank is suing social app IRL for fraud, alleging $150 million in damages. SoftBank had invested in IRL based on the app's impressive user numbers, but an internal investigation revealed that 95% of the app's users were fake. SoftBank claims that IRL had manipulated its user data with bots and had paid a secret firm to cover up the scheme. IRL is also being investigated by the SEC for potential violations of security laws.
DCist has compiled a list of 11 virtual and in-person events happening in and around DC this week, including a virtual book talk with author Angie Thomas, a drive-in movie screening of "The Princess Bride," and a guided hike through Rock Creek Park.