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

Mikael Thalen

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AI company allowed user to generate interactive character based on murdered teen girl

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

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‘I have never in my life have someone return it and tell me it’s not ginger ale’: Server reveals what really happens when you order ginger ale at a restaurant

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

Katherine Huggins

Doug Emhoff recently drew praise for reshaping ‘masculinity’—a new report claims he slapped an ex-girlfriend

Kiera Sargent is a self-declared chronically online adult, she enjoys weaving stories out of the content she consumes to reflect on greater social and cultural developments. When she’s not staring at a screen, she stares at the pages of a book, through a camera viewfinder, or at a paint-soaked canvas.

Kiera Sargent

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‘Start stocking up’: Woman tries to go shopping at Target and there’s nothing left. Should you be concerned?

Walz ignores calls to clarify his ‘friends with school shooters’ comment

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

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‘They do this with the Bratz dolls too!’: Walmart shopper demands answers after noticing something unusual about $27 My Life As dolls

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

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Ding Fries Are Done: meme origins

Mike Hadge

The origins of the ‘Atakichi No Eleven Redraws’ meme

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Tim Walz over Palestine flag and plume of smoke

‘Just lost all respect’: Tim Walz draws ire of pro-Palestine activists for Israel debate answer

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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‘EPA messing up the way a motor should run’: Mechanic working on Dodge Ram discovers shocking issue

Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election.

Tricia Crimmins

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Tim Walz’s cousin took in the debate at a Trump watch party

JD Vance and Tim Walz over american flag graphic

The internet is shipping a Vance-Walz 2024 ticket

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

Natasha Dubash

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‘Do not ever do this’: Woman warns against saying yes to Lowe’s cashiers when they ask you for donation

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

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