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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’m going to take it back to the store’: Woman buys Duncan Hines Creamy Vanilla Frosting at Walmart. Then she takes a closer look at the container

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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Expert says a bottle of wine a week is a huge breast cancer risk. It’s like smoking ‘80 cigarettes,’ he says

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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‘Not gonna lie…’: Woman hands her ID to bartender while on date. Then the bartender tells her date something shocking

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

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‘That’s so scary’: Woman’s LG washer bursts into flames. Firemen say this little-known component can cause a shortage—even if the machine is off

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘This is not your typical Lincoln’: Dealership salesman says this is the hardest car to move off the lot. Then he reveals a little-known trick for getting 30% off

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Woman explaining Walmart "scam" with text reading: " WHAT IS THIS NEW SCAM??? i don't get it" on left. Walmart store logo on right.

‘Walmart said that we can’t return it’: Someone places order on Walmart shopper’s account. Now she’s out $775

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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‘I hope she has fun paying $12 a carton at the grocery store’: Woman offers neighbor eggs from her yard. There’s just 1 problem

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‘I SHOULD HAVE RAN’: Bride shows signs her body was ‘rejecting’ groom on her wedding day

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

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‘Subway is now charging by the vegetable’: Subway customer spots surprising charge, sparking backlash

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

Memes

“Me when Hamas visits me and my family”: How a threatening tweet accidentally sparked a pro-Hamas meme

Nate Wolf is a reporter based in New York City. His work has appeared in the Chief, InsuranceNewsNet, and Deadspin.

Nate Wolf

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Disgraced crypto magnate Sam Bankman-Fried thinks his life in jail is a lot like being fired by DOGE

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘Terrifying’: Woman pays for Dunkin’ order using Apple Pay. Then she sees a strange charge

Rebecca Leib

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‘Out of season, it can be a problem’: Expert warns against 5 ‘toxic’ drinks to ‘never consume’

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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‘Make me wanna steal it now’: Walmart shopper asks worker to unlock Dove body wash. Then the worker hands it to her in this

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

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