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‘Doodles are coming for us’: TikTok’s latest obsession is videos of Goldendoodles doing human things

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

Expert says Chewy is using this trick to steal your information

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‘They have literally lied to our customers’: Expert says Chewy is using this trick to steal your information

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Culture

‘Bingi’: The internet celebrates the birth of viral internet cat Bingus’s cute new baby

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‘Bring my baby back’: Wally, TikTok’s favorite emotional support alligator, has gone missing

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

Kristi Noem defends killing her dog amid sweeping backlash

Kristi Noem

‘You can’t shoot your dog and then be VP’: GOP Gov. Kristi Noem admits killing her puppy, prompting bipartisan backlash

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘Just take a step back’: Experts warn that the next animal content you post to social media could cause the next COVID

Allie Hayes is an experienced pop culture writer and editor based in New England. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her reading a romance novel, obsessively watching pro wrestling, or taking blurry photos of her two adorable cats.

Allie Hayes

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‘The Academy hates fun’: How Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall,’ made it to the 2024 Oscars—but not without controversy

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‘This is me if you even care’: The ‘Sad Hamster Meme’ is TikTok’s adorable new way of expressing their inner feelings

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

Natasha Dubash

Viewers think a pregnant stingray may birth the next coming of Jesus

Pregnant Sting Ray

‘I’m so invested’: Viewers think a pregnant stingray may birth the next coming of Jesus. Here’s why

Audra Schroeder&#8217;s work has previously appeared in the Austin Chronicle, the Dallas Observer, NPR, ESPN, Bitch, and the Village Voice.

Audra Schroeder

Chicago rat hole now being analyzed in religious studies course

Chicago Rat Hole

‘Hallowed ground’: The Chicago rat hole leaves quite the impression on TikTok

Kyle Calise is a video producer, writer, and storyteller from southern New England. When he’s not crafting explainer and culture videos, he’s usually out on a nature trail admiring trees.

Kyle Calise

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Meme History: The story of Harambe the Gorilla, 2016’s most important meme

Jackie Ibarra is a former intern for the Daily Dot. The San Antonio native was previously a podcast host for the Drag. She has previously reported for Latinitas magazine and the Daily Texan.

Jackie Ibarra

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‘I don’t understand how this thing is in my house’: Woman finds opossum in her Christmas tree

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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A history of Hamster memes: Is there anything more adorable?

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

Braden Bjella

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‘People need to mind their business’: People think woman snuck her dog on United Airlines flight, sparking debate

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‘Y’all do realize some people have big families they do have to buy more than one’: Viral TikTok shows customers swarming to grab Costco chickens, sparking debate

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