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

Brooke Sjoberg

3 panel image: a person explains with aluminum foil on either side.

‘It’s gotta go’: Expert issues warning about keeping aluminum foil in your kitchen. Is it really so dangerous?

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

screenshot of a Tweet from @notcapnamerica that reads "LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOO"; a highlighted caption "Heads up if you order from SHEIN they are going to hold your package until they make you pay the tariff! I ordered".

Culture

‘DHL is holding my package hostage’: Trump supporter learns about SHEIN tariffs the hard way

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

Photo of a hand pressing a button on a vending machine; Screenshot of a Tiktok comment from @OLIPOP that reads "32 machines times $25k per machine yikes".

‘Very out of touch’: Poppi sent influencers free soda vending machines—and fans are furious

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

Mikael Thalen

EXCLUSIVE: Hackers leak cop manuals for departments nationwide after breaching major provider

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

Melody Heald

‘This is the last one’: Shopper takes her ‘large’ family to Sam’s Club. Then the sample worker cuts them off

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

Split Image with person holding Old Spice 'Wilderness" deodorant on the left and a stock image of Old Spice deodorant with red background on the right.

‘Y’all told me not to’: Woman uses Old Spice Wilderness for men. Then she looks in the mirror

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

‘Sadly not everyone got CarPlay for this in my town’: Man says car is tailing. Then he uses this little-known touchscreen feature to get him back

Viral Politics

Conspiracy theorists think liberals are stealing eggs to drive up prices under Trump

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‘That’s scary’: Customer orders Red Velvet Nothing Bundt Cake. Then she spots something unusual in it

Summer Neylon is a freelance writer, bartender, and pastry chef. She graduated from Florida State University, where she studied English and music. She wrote species profiles and educational programs for kids at Florida Fish and Wildlife. In her free time, she enjoys listening to podcasts, reading, cooking, and playing &#8216;Zelda: Breath of the Wild.&#8217;

Summer Neylon

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‘I’ve watched this like 10 times, and I’m still amazed’: Texas Roadhouse server shows how the bread rolls are made

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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‘I was so excited’: Starbucks customer places order after learning about new policy. Then she sees her cup.

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‘$400 in the hole’: Customer gets $20-off coupon for oil change. Then they try to use it

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

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‘The fact they got rid of theirs…is crazy’: Goodwill shopper spots Owala bottles in-store. Then she sees the price tag

Sabrina McCrear was a trending intern for the Daily Dot. A senior at Howard University, she’s majoring in journalism with a minor in biology, combining her passions for storytelling and healthcare advocacy. As editor-in-chief of Howard’s 101 Magazine, McCrear leads the charge in producing dynamic, engaging content. She’s written consumer advice pieces on maternal health, fetal well-being, and preventive medicine. Dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, she’s paving the way for a future in healthcare communication and advocacy.

Sabrina McCrear

Side by side photos of a Dollar Tree Exterior and a screenshot from @officialtmarie's Tiktok.

‘I’ll walk right out’: Woman shops at Dollar Tree. Then she notices something shocking about the makeup aisle

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