While working a summer internship with Grindr, a man gave his father a hat from the company. In a twist that tickled users online, his dad has been wearing the hat—without knowing Grindr’s purpose. In a TikTok posted Monday, Jake (@jake_amazing) shows his father wearing a black baseball hat that says Grindr, with the company’s …
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No, Grindr didn’t threaten to expose GOP users of its app
Analysis A viral tweet circulating on social media claims that the LGBTQ dating service Grindr is set to reveal the names of conservative politicians who secretly use their app. But the sensational allegation is only satire. The tweet, made by the account known as “The Halfway Post” last week, racked up more than 159,000 likes …
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Louisiana Man Pleads Guilty To Grindr Kidnapping
Vicki Chance, a spokesperson for the US Attorney’s Office in Lafayette, told BuzzFeed News that officials were not prepared to discuss the plea negotiations until the final sentencing hearing. “There’s a lot we can’t say out of respect to the victims,” Chance said. “As far as specifics about the plea negotiations, we’re going to be …
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