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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

Meme History: Grumpy Cat

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.

Alexandra Samuels

Walmart worker issues PSA about secret shoppers, loss prevention

‘I make it a game’: Walmart worker issues PSA about secret shoppers, loss prevention. Shoppers learn they have a loophole

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

Man talking with text that says "Stuff you may not know as a homeowner but you do now"(l), Finger pointing to toilet(c), Hand holding bills(r)

‘Do not let this sound keep going’: Expert issues warning to homeowners about toilets, water bills. Here’s how to make sure it doesn’t happen to you

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

Experts throw cold water on MAGA conspiracies after Trump rallygoers experience eye pain

Lighting, not secret chemical attack, to blame for Trump rallygoers’ eye pain, experts say

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

Braden Bjella

Ford Bronco(l), Mechanic working on engine(c), Car part with text that says "see anything wrong with that?"(r)

‘Hey Ford, you wanna explain to your customers what this is?’: Mechanic can’t believe what he finds when he works on Ford Bronco

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

Katherine Huggins

Usher over old twitter logo and new x logo

Conspiracy theorists tie Usher’s missing tweets to ‘Diddy Tapes’—despite proof he was hacked

JD Vance talking in front of eggs on shelf

JD Vance accidentally reveals great deal for eggs while blasting Harris for rising egg prices

Temu app on phone(l), Woman looking shocked(c), Greenhouse in yard(r)

‘Update us when a rain storm happens’: Woman shares whether or not you should buy furniture off of Temu after she purchases greenhouse

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

Toyota driver pays dealership $2K to fix A/C. They give it back still broken

‘Never ever go to the stealership for service’: Toyota driver pays dealership $2K to fix A/C. They give it back still broken

Expert shares how to stop getting spam calls

‘Now that I don’t make spam calls for a living…’: Expert shares how to stop getting spam calls

Man reveals why he bought a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra instead

‘New iPhone just dropped and nothing changed’: Man reveals why he bought a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra instead. Should you?

Woman issues warning on Therabreath mouthwash after seeing what it did to her teeth

‘Beware’: Woman issues warning on Therabreath mouthwash after seeing what it did to her teeth

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

Man says HP ink cartridges and toners are a ‘scam.

‘I switched to Epson EcoTank’: Man says HP ink cartridges and toners are a ‘scam.’ Here’s why

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

‘It’s reasonably priced in the car market’: Expert recommends the Dodge Hornet. It flopped at first—here’s why you should think about it

Man shows how to remove the sensor on your Accord that gets stolen when you park

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