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

Natasha Dubash

3 panel image of person showing HomeGoods receipt and a HomeGoods storefront

“Exactly what the corporations are banking on”: HomeGoods shopper buys 2 decorative pillows. Then she takes a closer look at the receipt

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

Susan LaMarca

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Culture

The “soulmated so hard” TikTok trend is beautiful and devastating

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“My body was rejecting him”: Woman shares how her husband’s neglect after surgery ended their marriage

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“Topanga hair” is TikTok’s latest beauty fixation. Here’s how to get it

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

Nina Hernandez

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Tesla to launch its robotaxi service in Austin this summer

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Ford and Toyota are recalling more than 1.5 million vehicles. Here’s what models are affected

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

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“Anything is possible”: Doug the Pug receives his honorary degree in Furensic Science

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

3 panel image of a child singing into an airplane mic, Disney's character Moana, and another passenger with text over: Not us being tired on a delayed flight when Delta pulls this.

“Actually my worst nightmare”: Delta passengers forced to endure impromptu “Moana” performance by a child

You can see the entire Fiji set—and all of the challenge locations—for “Survivor” on Google Maps

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

“Press charges”: Woman says her ex gave her a 7-year sinus infection by farting in her face

2 panel image showing the Blatten Switzerland before and after a major avalanche.

Dramatic footage shows glacier collapse that wiped out 90 percent of Swiss village in “devastating” landslide

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 image of the incident mentioned. Text over: Texas Republicans just passed a bill forcing every teacher to post the Ten Commandments in their classroom.

Viral Politics

A Texas republican got wrecked trying to defend a bill about the Ten Commandments

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

3 panel image of a person, a Red Lobster restaurant sign, and to Red Lobster biscuits.

“They gave me 2 rolls”: Adult woman orders $7.99 kids meal at Red Lobster. She’s shocked at what she recieves

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“Not the first time”: People call for U-Haul boycott after Kansas City Patriot Front march

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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TikTok