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

Braden Bjella

‘Be for real’: Woman spots Blackstone grill at Walmart for $97. Then the worker has to ask the manager if it can be sold at that price

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

2 panel image, on the left a person smirks and on the right is an empty sports bar.

‘PLEASE GIVE ME A CUP’: Customers visit a ‘millennial’ burger place. Then they see what they’re serving drinks in

Hope Talbot is a freelance journalist currently based in New York City. Her work has appeared in The Daily Express, Euronews, and Bristol24/7, to name a few.

Hope Talbot

Screenshot of a tweet from @WilliamYang120: "I, along with more than 1000 colleagues at @VOANews, were forced to put on leave indefinitely yesterday. While we have been bracing for this to happen, the suddenness of this development was still shocking to all of us." with the reply from @chenweihua: "Good to know many who made a living by badmouthing and smearing China are likely to be jobless.". Background: the header image from @VOAnews's X profile of Washington D.C.

Trump’s defunding of VOA praised by Chinese state media

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

2 panel image: a person talks inside their car on the left and on the right is a Nissan dealership sign.

‘I’m just gonna do it myself’: Nissan driver takes NV200 to dealership. Then they tell him how much it’ll cost to service CVT

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

Katherine Huggins

Photo Illustration of Nancy Pelosi holding a glass of wine at a vineyard.

How a satirical Facebook post sparked a right-wing conspiracy about Nancy Pelosi’s vineyard

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

Tweet from X user @zzdoublezz: "I may never recover. Dude asked what I was gonna wear and then cancelled the date." in front of three screenshots from @zzdoublezz's video of their date night outfit.

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‘This is so millennial’: Guy gets rejected *before* the first date—because his outfit was a dealbreaker

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

2 panel image: on the left is a crowded airport baggage claim and on the right is a bag coming down a conveyor belt.

‘Don’t blame us’: Airport worker shows the real reason your luggage ends up breaking. Then he reveals it’s not their fault

3 image split. In-N-Out logo on left. Woman opening envelope in center. Raising Canes sign on right.

‘In-N-Out does the same’: Woman finds something pretty common in her Raising Cane’s. Then she gets something in the mail

Rebecca Leib

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Are we back to mocking bigger bodies? TikTok’s ‘Chubby’ filter has people worried

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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$30 for all that is insanely cheap’: Olive Garden customer orders gallon of Zuppa Toscana soup. She didn’t realize what it would come with

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

Tiktokers share information about people eating Mermaids

Are elites eating mermaids? TikTok’s wild new conspiracy theory explained

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

Ford logo Emblem(l) Woman wearing glasses shares worst vehicles(r)

‘I have car ptsd’: Expert shares which cars they would never buy. It’s this popular Ford model taking the top spot

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

Nate Wolf

Photo illustration of a faceless man at a laptop with the FTC logo on the back of the laptop.

Trump’s FTC chair shifts focus from consumer protection to culture wars

United States of America Passport(l) Woman shares new ways to take passport photos(r)

‘I can’t be the only one that didn’t know this’: Woman says you don’t have to go to Walgreens, CVS, or the DMV anymore for passport photos. Then she reveals what you can do instead

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

Mikael Thalen

photo collage of a person on a cellphone and logos for Google Authenticate, Aegis, and Authy floating around.

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