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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

National Guard troops walking in Washington, D.C. in camo uniforms

Man follows National Guard around D.C. playing “The Imperial March” from “Star Wars”

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

“The epitome of gluttony”: Crumbl’s launch of “dirty sodas” called out for the extreme sugar and calories

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

An “ecosystem jar” created in 2020 has TikTok spiraling out over the world growing inside—and proper disposal method

Culture

“It didn’t feel good talking to her”: Animal communicator shares story of speaking to a “demonic” cat. It’s not quite that simple

Khaliah Shaw venting her frustrations after a legal battle over a decade in the making finally came to an unsatisfying conclusion.

“Your rage is SO JUSTIFIED”: Woman whose skin “melted off” after medication error screams in anguish after courts deny her justice

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

Left: Tweet from Rudy Giuliani reading "UPDATE: STARBUCKS EMPLOYEES MUST WRITE CHARLIE KIRK'S NAME" above Starbucks announcement. Right: Rudy Giuliani smiling in a brown pinstripe suit and red tie.

Viral Politics

Rudy Giuliani celebrates after Starbucks says Charlie Kirk’s name can be written on cups

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

“This would happen to me”: Audience member waiting in line for Jimmy Kimmel’s final show shares what it was like on site watching it get canceled

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

3 panel: Woman looking into camera, Text overlay reads, "Last month, my electric bill was $300, so I went out of my way to get blackout curtains and fans and not run the A/C and turn off all my extension cords and everything. And then this month, I got the bill back, and it was $360. How's everyone doing?”

“Complete scam”: Woman ditches AC, buys blackout curtains, unplugs everything—her bill jumps from $300 to $360

“I hope this makes sense”: Hank Green apologizes to knitters after controversy

Laura Holliday is a freelance internet culture journalist covering online communities, digital aesthetics, and internet rabbit holes. She lives in London with her cat, Luna.

Laura Holliday

Kendamanomics explained: the app, the players, and the kendama rivalries fueling TikTok drama

Left: woman looking forlornly under text reading, "when I complain about my cramps but forgot that boys have to go through chained up all the time or something." Right: Man wearing airpods looking into the distance under text reading, "Remember having to be chained up all the time or something and knowing I have 2 sons."

Memes

How “being chained up all the time or something” became the funniest bit on TikTok

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

Susan LaMarca

Left: Woman in a car. Right: Woman holding Trader Joe's reusable grocery bags, text overlay reads, "Washing my grocery bags after getting flamed by 200 people in the comments on my last video."

“Am I disgusting?”: Trader Joe’s cashier quietly shamed customer into washing her reusable bags

Gen Z and Gen Alpha are saying “41” on the internet. Here’s why.

3 panel: Woman filming resellers livestreaming their bulk buys in the Disney Character Warehouse

“They need to be stopped”: Resellers overrun Disney outlets, crowding out kids and livestreaming their massive hauls

nintendo 3ds audio guide retired at louvre museum

TikTok