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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

Left: Blonde woman speaking to camera in a car Right: Redhead man speaking to camera in a car

“Can’t believe he sent that to me”: Woman exposes date for sending a sexist video after they met. Then he sees her viral video and claps back

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

Braden Bjella

“Hopefully this will make it better”: NASA will stream future launches on Netflix

Makalah Wright has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

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YouTuber Lily Hevesh breaks Guinness World Record for tallest domino tower

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

Engineer dad’s viral car buying advice includes one brand to avoid at all costs

Left: Photo of Lululemon dupes inside Costco under caption reading "Costco has Lululemon Scuba inspired hoodies for $12.99" Middle: Woman saing "Run don't awlk to costco for Lululemon dupe" Right: Man touching shorts under caption reading "These are identical to Lulu shorts...three pairs for $17"

Lululemon sues Costco for selling cheap dupes…but now everyone wants the $19 pants

TikToker Wolfie Kahletti spraying Walmart bananas with insecticide as a prank

Influencer sentenced to a year in prison for spraying Walmart produce with insecticide as a “prank”

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

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Boston University to undergo external review following Alex Cooper’s harassment claims in her recent documentary

Woman speaking about her new 4Runner data tracking her and how to turn it off

Woman buys 4Runner after 18 years with an old Honda. Then she discovers it’s tracking her every move—and shows how to opt out

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

Susan LaMarca

Left: Woman drinking out of a cup under text reading: "Sore throat virus 2025" Middle: Woman drinking tea under caption reading "Does anyone else in June 2025 have a mystery virus that makes your throat hurt SO BAD" Right: Man looking at camera above caption reading "Sore throat virus 2025"

The “mysterious illness” that feels like swallowing razor blades is actually the new COVID Nimbus variant, say doctors

TikToker discussing how she ate her own rib

Woman says she cooked and ate her own rib meat after surgery and people are losing it

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“I don’t do rules or restrictions for my grandchild”: Boomer mom threatens to cut off her son over boundaries around his newborn baby

Starbucks baristas hype launch of the new Fireworks Frappuccino for July 4th, but customers aren’t sure: “But, like, what’s in it?”

Former McDonald’s chef reveals the “healthiest” breakfast items on the menu

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Ruth’s Chris server left speechless after customer complains about $150 steak’s lack of sizzle

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.

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