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Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

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‘We need to be checking oils’: Expert says people ‘go wrong’ when it comes to buying chips. Then he shares what you should be buying instead

‘Got my last car from an auction. Nissan Altima $800’: Woman says the trick to getting a reliable car for cheap is auctions. Then she reveals exactly what you should say

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

American influencer under fire for taking baby wombat from its mother

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Influencer sparks outrage after snatching baby wombat from its mother in viral video

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‘We always agreed on politics—until last year’: Wife devastated by husband’s political shift asks for advice

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

‘Cfa employee, they taste amazing but please don’t’: Woman issues PSA for Chick-fil-A customers who like the frosted coffee

Mariam Sharia is a senior editor and reporter at the Daily Dot.

Mariam Sharia

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Bryan Johnson is playing the internet like an improv stage

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Shell gas on left. Map of Gulf of Mexico with "America" written on paper covering the word "Mexico" in center. J.P. Morgan building on right.

‘Haven’t been proven as a viable excuse’: Climate activists installed a giant aquarium in the Hilton lobby. It’s a warning to JP Morgan

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

Braden Bjella

‘Report it stolen, get a lawyer. This your life changing bag’: Man takes BMW to car dealership for service. They give it to someone else

Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

Katka Lapelosa

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‘I know I’m not the only one’: Woman’s ‘restaurant collection’ goes viral—but critics have another word for it

‘For all the screw-ups that they do’: Man warns to use Southwest flight credits before this date after new policy change

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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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman thinks this short story by company’s new model is ‘so right,’ but everyone else thinks he’s so wrong

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

Katherine Huggins

Mahmoud Khalil’s attorney attacked by conspiracy theorists—who think she was pretending to be his wife

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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‘I’m very disappointed’: In-laws guilt-trip new mom for missing a text during childbirth

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘Are they gonna pay rent?!’: Woman orders Scrub Daddy from Costco. Then she sees what she received

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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