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

Mikael Thalen

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‘Let us unionize’: Starbucks video flooded with pro-union comments on TikTok

Grace Stanley was the Deputy Editor of Passionfruit, a site for creators, covering the latest creator news, labor issues, tools, and community resources. Grace’s work has been seen by millions on the Daily Dot. Starting as a reporter covering trending internet culture stories, they have become a go-to resource on all things related to the creator economy.

Grace Stanley

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‘That’s literally insane’: Apartment complex institutes dog DNA testing to hunt down poop offenders in viral TikTok, sparking debate

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

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‘Why would they steal one airpod’: TikToker calls cops after someone allegedly takes single AirPod, sparking debate

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

Braden Bjella

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‘Immediate red flag’: TikToker films boyfriend asking her get out of biology lab group after she’s paired with boy, sparking debate

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

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‘Bro why are you investigating them … it’s not that deep man’: Karen suspects man of stealing from Home Depot—he pulls out receipt

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘TikTok, if this is your boyfriend, he’s trying to get her number’: Woman puts man on blast for trying to get her friend’s number, saying his girlfriend doesn’t need to know

‘Water is life. How are you gonna deny me life Chipotle?’: TikToker blasts Chipotle for allegedly not giving him a water cup

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‘That’s kinda what you do on a date bro’: Man tells woman he won’t pay after she won’t go to his place for first date

Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election.

Tricia Crimmins

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‘They didn’t want any Black neighbors’: TikToker says house next door to open house hung monkeys on nooses

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

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‘If your husband is in Laguna and your name is Megan’: TikToker issues viral PSA after overhearing man bragging about cheating at restaurant (updated)

‘Nah, we ain’t helping’: TikToker refuses to help her ‘Karen’ neighbor whose car is on fire, sparking debate

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‘HE JUST SHOWED HIS LOVE FOR THE COMPANY!’: Starbucks worker says he was fired over his TikToks

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‘I think you just recorded yourself taking an L from a Denny’s cook’: TikToker films Denny’s worker calling the cops on him—it backfires

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

‘For those who have disabilities or anxiety, this is not OK’: Worker refuses to serve customer who doesn’t greet her, sparking debate

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