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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

‘All are bad in 6 months’: Auto store shopper spots Rain-X Vision wiper blades for $11.99. Then he notices another similar pair for $21.99

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

2 panel image: the Clayton Homes logo and a person squeezing out a sopping wet rag.

‘2 years in this nightmare’: Woman warns against Clayton Homes. She says its due to this recurring issue

Rebecca Leib

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Culture

‘Not to be dramatic but I’m traumatized’: The yarn makeup trend is pure nightmare fuel

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

‘Toyota is overpriced garbage these days anyway’: Toyota rim gets damaged. Then the mechanic shows what’s inside

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

Mikael Thalen

Grok jailbreaker tricks AI into posting as Musk, ordering Trump to conduct nuclear strike

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

‘CHOKING ALONE IS LIKE MY WORST FEAR’: Man shares how to save yourself if you start choking and are alone

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

2 panel image: Pam Bondi speaks on the left, on the right is a sweatshirt of Luigi Mangione as a catholic saint.

Luigi Mangione fans pledge to make him a martyr in wake of DOJ death penalty announcement

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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‘Goes against everything in the books’: Hunger Games x SHEIN collab draws instant backlash

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

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‘It’s definitely not safe’: Mechanic shows Goodyear tire. Then he explains why you should never overinflate your wheels

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

Nate Wolf

Support for Cory Booker soars as he nears notorious segregationist’s record for Senate speech

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4chan’s DOGE-inspired April Fools’ prank leaves posters seething

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

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‘I love Lufy more than my husband’: Why thousands are crying over this wheelchair-bound Bichon Frise rescue

2 image split. Woman with overlaying text that reads: "Congratulations to my daughter on her new car but this was hilarious. This was before she seen the car (crying laughing emoji)" on left. Interior of car with piggy bank inside on right.

‘Never heard of a bank telling you anything but the payment’: Woman wants a black car. Then the bank steps in

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Screenshots of Tiktok users @rich.g4rbage, @iron_and_ash_, and @poppylaur performing medieval-themed Tiktoks.

Moatkeeping is the new gatekeeping: Latest niche trend on ‘KnightTok’ is livestreaming like a 15th-century noble

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

2 panel image: empty parking space and a person explaining. Text over: He stole my car.

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