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Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

John Fetterman calls for Trump pardon in Truth Social debut, cementing progressive pariah status

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

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‘I was swindled’: Sonic customer demands answers after reading the fine print

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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‘Stop using words you don’t understand’: Chef shares why you should order the simplest thing on the menu

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

‘Funniest thing ever?’: Alex Jones, fans revel after court overturns sale of InfoWars to the Onion

Andrew Wyrich is the former newsletter editor at the Daily Dot. He previously served as the deputy tech editor. Andrew has written for USA Today, NorthJersey.com, and other newspapers and websites. His work has been recognized by the Society of the Silurians, Investigative Reporters &amp; Editors (IRE), and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).

Andrew Wyrich

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Newsletter: 🤌 Alleged UHC shooter sparks Italian meme frenzy

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

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‘Make your man breakfast before I do’: Breaking down the Cooking With Kya TikTok controversy

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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‘One of my biggest fears’: Woman issues warning for people who wear platform Uggs in the winter

David Covucci was the senior politics and technology editor at the Daily Dot, covering the nexus between Washington and Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in Vice, the Huffington Post, Jezebel, Gothamist, and other publications.

David Covucci

‘Real threat to the woman’s bathroom’: Nancy Mace’s bean-heavy birthday dinner becomes meme fodder in restroom fight

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

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Everyone is trolling the media for linking Luigi Mangione to cartoon ‘assassin’ game, ‘Among Us’

‘Not believable’: TikTokers sow doubt over Luigi Mangione’s all-too-tidy capture

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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‘Please don’t name your pets Luna, Bella, Baby, or Bear’: Woman takes her dog to the vet for routine procedure. Then they almost cremate him

Why is Nancy Pelosi’s stock activity getting tied to the United Healthcare CEO killing?

Rebecca Leib

In the darkest of days, the Moaning Plankton Face meme unites the internet

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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