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“A dangerous distortion”: Actor Michael Rapaport shut down by Auschwitz Memorial for sharing “fake, AI-generated” Holocaust image and story

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.

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“Save your photo opp and spare your prayers”: Critics accuse Ted Cruz of bailing on Texas during a disaster—again

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“Never a dull moment on this platform”: Grok goes on racist tirades after Elon Musk praises update that “improved” X’s AI

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kamala harris subway take was that bacon should be considered a spice

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Is bacon considered a spice? Host of “Subway Takes” reveals Kamala Harris’s hot take—and why it never aired

A woman taking photos of a man in a red Trump MAGA hat in front of the Alligator Alcatraz sign

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Trump supporters are taking selfies with the Alligator Alcatraz sign

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.

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Left: Alex Jones crying on video in response to Jeffrey Epstein "no list" Right: Elon Musk responding with an angry Emoji to tweet about Jeffrey Epstein

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Conservatives are crashing out over DOJ concluding no Jeffrey Epstein client list exists

Left: Screenshot from 2025 Superman movie of Superman being arrested. Right: James Gunn at Blue Beetle Los Angeles Premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater IMAX on August 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA

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“Superman” director James Gunn called it an “immigrant” story. Conservatives are calling for a boycott

Left: Elote lovers food truck entering Alligator Alcatraz Right: Churro Mania food truck entering Alligator Alcatraz

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“They love our food but hate our people”: Immigrant-owned food trucks face backlash for serving Alligator Alcatraz

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.

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“I fear for my kids when I drop them off at school”: Flavor Flav pens op-ed urging the U.S. government to ban firearms

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.

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“Divisive woke preaching nonsense”: Piers Morgan insults Rachel Zegler right after praising her performance in “Evita”

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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“You are not allowed to come to my shows”: Band says anyone who voted for Trump not welcome at their concerts—then immediately backtracks

President Donald Trump touring new detainment facility "Alligator Alcatraz" and laughing alongside Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

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Trump laughs at migrant detention camp “Alligator Alcatraz,” sparking outrage

Left: Donald Trump fragrances Right: President Donald Trump

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“New frontiers of grifting”: Trump’s new golden perfume bottles trashed by critics as “embarrassing”

During a Fox News interview on June 29, 2025, President Donald Trump said he planned to send a tariff letter addressed to “Mr. Japan,”

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“Dear Mr. Japan”: Trump forgets Japanese leader’s name while threatening 25% car tariff

Left: Hand holding Trump branded iPhone against American flag background Right: Trump Mobile website showing change to marketing text before and after, from "June 16th 'Made in America'" to "June 25th American-Proud design"

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Trump Mobile discreetly drops “made in the USA” claims from website days after launch