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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

photobombed engagement chicago family walks through

“That is so rude”: Woman calls out family who photobombed her engagement in a public park, sparking debate

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

Susan LaMarca

3 panel: Jasmine, an ultrasound tech and wellness creator known as @jazzzyyy13, in an orange striped shirt and medical gloves giving self-advocacy tips.

“This is worth its weight in gold”: Healthcare worker shares 5 “insider tips” for advocating for yourself at the doctor

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

2 panel: Woman at a beach club looking annoyed, text overlay reads, ""When you spend $150 on a daybed just to get sat next to a group of screaming Americans."

“You’re at the beach, not a library”: Australian woman calls Americans “screaming” at beach club. Viewers say “screaming where?”

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

“Can’t wait to send them back”: Fans who ordered Charli XCX’s special edition Converse shoes share their disappointment after they arrive in the mail

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 reading "wuthering heights with 35 yo catherine, the whitewashed version of heathcliff. original music by charli xcx. emily brontë did not die for this." Right: Still of actors Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in the new "Wuthering Heights" movie about to kiss.

Culture

“The matcha Dubai chocolate Labubu of film”: New “Wuthering Heights” trailer slammed as too horny, whitewashed, and nothing like Brontë’s novel

Viral Politics

“More courage than world leaders have in their pinky fingers”: Lush customers react to the brand closing down for a day in solidarity with Gaza

Left: Tweet reading "the great lock in of sept-dec 2025 will be talked about for generations by my children and their children." Right: Bugs Bunny tuxedo meme next to text reading, "I wish all my brothers a very locked in Sep-Dec 2025."

The Great Lock In: How September-December officially became grind season

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

“We loved it, why did you change it?”: Subaru drivers react to the 2026 edition

influencer calls out carriage horses in central park

“Let these horses go on a beach and run and be happy”: Influencer’s battle against horse-drawn carriages in Central Park gets a win

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

Left: Woman looking into the camera, caption overlay reads "recreational argument family." Right: Tweet reading "tiktok has informed me that this is called recreational arguing & most people dont do this and find it annoying."

The “recreational arguing” debate rages on: harmless fun or a toxic habit?

3 panel: Woman driving in car while singing, then flipping the car

“You couldn’t have waterboarded this from my drafts”: Woman flips her car seconds after singing iconic Britney Spears lyric

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

“A cultural takeover”: It looks like the Gap and Katseye won this year’s denim ad war, after all

“It’s like a toxic boyfriend, I swear”: Tana Mongeau takes to TikTok to explain her on-again-off-again relationship with Mounjaro

Left: Piece of plywood from TikTok screenshot, caption overlay reads, "This is where a past owner passed away and melted into the floor. They cut him out but forgot his arm and hand print." Right: Worker removing old damaged parquet using crowbar tool

“He melted into the floor”: Realtor pulls up old carpet while renovating. Then she shows the stain left behind

Jamie Jirak has been working as an entertainment journalist since 2017. In addition to The Daily Dot, you can find her latest work at SlashFilm and That Hashtag Show. Jamie resides in Los Angeles and co-hosts two podcasts, Phase Hero and Love in the Time of Hydra. She loves moderating panels and has done so for Marvel, Disney, Netflix, and more. Follow her on Letterboxd: @JamieJirak.

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