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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>


Lindsey Weedston

Left: Man looking into the phone camera as a large blinking recording device sits behind him at his rental Airbnb. Right: Airbnb App Logo on a Smartphone Screen.

“Is that allowed?”: Family abandons Airbnb after finding unexpected device out in the open

Left: Nicki Minaj arrives for ‘Barbie’ World Premiere on July 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA. Right: Cardi B in a black gown at the 30th Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2024. Text overlay reads, "Idk this Cardi B and Nicki Minaj beef got too serious… Yall both could have left the kids out of this whole situation."

Entertainment

“Just throw hands”: Cardi B and Nicki Minaj’s beef gets ugly as they drag each other’s kids

Model Olivia Ponton crying in the Paris airport.

NFL star Joe Burrow’s rumored girlfriend Olivia Ponton broke down sobbing after getting lost in Paris airport—video goes viral again

DoorDash autonomous delivery robot Dot, a red robot on four wheels, rolling on the sidewalk. Text overlay reads "First clanker that tries to deliver me food is getting absolutely wrecked."

DoorDash rolls out new delivery robot “Dot”—people are already joking about destroying it

Left: Woman looking into camera under text overlay reading, "Trading in my Tesla for a Rivian R1S Tri???" Right: Tesla EV electric vehicles display. Tesla models include the Model 3, Model Y, Model X and Model S.

“Help! Should I do it??”: Woman asks if she should trade her Tesla for a Rivian after it loses “a lot, a lot” of value

Male teacher giving technology presentation to a class of high school students. Text overlay from Reddit reads, "I am so done. 29 years in the classroom, and this year's 9th graders are the worst I have ever had."

“This time it’s different”: Teacher of 29 years says this year’s students are the most disrespectful and distracted yet—and others agree

Left: Friend AI ad in NYC subway graffitied with the words "Surveillance capitalism" and "Get real friends." Right: Friend AI ad in NYC subway graffitied with the words "Stop profiting off loneliness."

New Yorkers vandalize subway ads for AI “Friend,” calling it dystopian

Culture

“Mushroom picking with the guys”: 18 tried and true ways to have fun for free

Balcony or terrace in a sea view room in hotel resort, couple on their honeymoon. Reddit text overlay reads, "AITA for telling my wife that if she has no money = no honeymoon?"

“You have bigger problems”: Husband asks if he’s wrong for refusing to cover wife’s half of honeymoon

Left: 3d render of super mario, isolated on black backround, red yellow and blue lights silhouette. Right: Angry Rosalia meme from Super Mario Brothers.

Fake art from “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” unlocks a new fan obsession: Angry Rosalina

Left: Woman looking into the camera under text reading, "Am I wrong for ordering a pizza to a wedding after we weren't fed for 8 hours?" Right: Hand holding pizza.

“The bride was furious”: Guest asks if ordering pizza to a wedding was rude

Who is Sinclair? Behind the TV conglomerate refusing to air Jimmy Kimmel

Left: Teen standing in a road holding a folding table, caption overlay reads, "Table surfing." Right: Young person "table surfing" in a helmet while attached to a minivan.

Viral “table surfing” TikTok challenge leaves teen dead, another facing life-altering injuries

Left: Emma Watson speaking into a microphone on Jay Shetty's podcast. Right: K Rowling arriving for the World Premiere of 'Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows pt2', Trafalgar Square, London. Tweet overlay reads, "Emma Watson is the most nothing burger activist."

“It’s privelege”: Emma Watson’s saying she hopes to “keep loving” J.K. Rowling despite “deep divide” prompts outrage

Texas “Karen” berates DoorDash driver, demands she “go back to Mexico” in viral video