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<p>Jamie Jirak has been working as an entertainment journalist since 2017. In addition to The Daily Dot, you can find her latest work at SlashFilm and That Hashtag Show. Jamie resides in Los Angeles and co-hosts two podcasts, Phase Hero and Love in the Time of Hydra. She loves moderating panels and has done so for Marvel, Disney, Netflix, and more. Follow her on Letterboxd: @JamieJirak.</p>


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<p>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.</p>


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Alexa, Smart speaker and virtual assistant from Amazon company connected to smartphone app. Wooden background. Tweet text overlay reads, "This is disgusting and exactly why Alexa is not allowed In my house."

“I flipped out”: Mom trashes Amazon Alexa after it made a “scary” request of her toddler

Left: Secretary of State Marco Rubio walking in a suit and too-big dress shoes, a red arrow pointing to the gap in his black patent dress shoe on his right foot. Right: Florida Senator Marco Rubio at the Republican National Convention.

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Marco Rubio’s giant shoes have people asking one question: Who bought them?

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“Ruining the rewards system”: Loyal Starbucks customers were just sorted into three tiers. Some are spiraling about their new status

Statue of President Donald Trump standing behind Jeffrey Epstein, who has his arms outstretched at his sides, mimicking the Jack and Rose pose from the movie "Titanic."

Guerrilla statue of Trump and Epstein recreating the “I’m flying” Titanic scene appears in D.C.

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“Super duper true”: Doctor warns people to “never leave loved ones alone in the hospital”—and explains why

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