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Rebecca Redeker was The Daily Dot’s Fall 2024 FOIA Intern. She is a Journalism student, pursuing a minor in General Business at the University of Maryland. Rebecca has been published in The Greenbelt News Review, worked with The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism and produced commercials in a team for the Philip Merrill College of Journalism.

Rebecca Redeker

Illustration of Mr. Beast standing in front of 2 town welcome signs, one for Greenville, North Carolina and one for Roswell, Georgia.

EXCLUSIVE: Public records reveal MrBeast’s deep ties to hometown, where cops, officials jump on every ask

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

‘I can realistically say that we can confirm this signal’: Scientists are almost sure they’ve found life on another planet. Here’s where

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

hand holding Chevrolet key with a keytag, and Chevrolet store

‘What’s happening?’: Man takes keys out of ignition on his Chevrolet truck, disconnects DieHard battery. Then the engine keeps running

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

women with red hair sharing tips, lowe's home improvement warehouse store

‘I spent $500-plus on U-Haul’: Woman reveals little-known Lowe’s moving hack. Here’s how you can save

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Man pointing while holding blue sponges, and women washing dishes with a sponge

‘Get rid of the sponges’: Expert says traditional dish sponges are ‘toxic’ and transfer bacteria to your dishes. Then he shows what to use instead

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 image split. Woman opening bottle on left. Golf ball on tee on right.

‘Easy money’: Golf cart worker says customer brought his side chick to course. Then his wife asks for a favor

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

Girl panicking, 4 hands cheering a shot of tequila

‘He picked out the tequila himself’: Man orders 5 old-fashioneds with Komos tequila. His server didn’t tell him they’re $100 each

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

‘Ask for the manager’: 2 women try to order meals at restaurant. Then the male server stops them

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

2 image split. Woman explaining shoe on left. Nike on right.

‘They literally give you the power of [The] Flash’: Woman wears Nike Vaporfly shoes to national race. Then she gets turned away 5 minutes before. Here’s why they’re so special

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

‘They upgraded you on a promo’: Woman thinks she successfully negotiates Verizon bill. Did she?

2 image split. Man in car on left. McDonald's on right.

‘It’s gonna be $8.54’: McDonald’s customer orders grilled cheese. He can’t believe what he receives

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

‘I just know it’s a Ford’: Man gets his oil changed at Take 5. Then it starts driving funny

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

3 panel image: a person explains on the side and in the middle is the exterior of a Target store.

‘You don’t look blind’: Woman accused of purposely bumping into Target x Kate Spade collection shopper. Then she has to prove she’s blind

Photo of a bartender pouring a beer from a tap.

Man orders Miller Lite, receives Bud Light from bartender. Then he notices this hidden fee on his check after complaining to her about it

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

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