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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

3 panel image. On the sides a woman wearing glasses speaks. In the middle is the exterior of an Ann Taylor Loft store.

‘I knew there was money in my account’: Woman says her card declined at Ann Taylor Loft. Then she calls her bank and learns the real reason why

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

Mikael Thalen

Donald Trump, George Clooney, Kamala Harris

Why is Harris’ loss getting pinned on George Clooney?

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

Katherine Huggins

Man kissing Peanut the Squirrel(l), Screenshot of squirrel running across a stage(r)

‘The prophecy has been fulfilled’: MAGA think squirrel at Harris’ concession speech is Peanut reborn

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

3 part image that shows the Kia logo, the Hyundai logo, and a mechanic talking in a garage.

‘They’ve had a lot of engine problems’: Mechanic says Hyundai and Kias won’t make it to 100K miles. Here’s why—and which models have had issues

Rebecca Leib

Matthew Macconaughey smoking in Mud, Matthew smoking meme with many cigarettes

Memes

The Matthew McConaughey Smoking meme is all of us, on the internet, at any given point

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

The Silly Dog In A Propeller Hat meme is for when you feel like a kid again

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

Braden Bjella

Dollar General sign(l), Man talking(c), Hand holding lip balm(r)

‘Nivea did me dirty’: Dollar General customer buys chapstick. Then he puts it on

Aimée Lutkin was a freelance writer for the Daily Dot.

Aimée Lutkin

Jonathan Galindo dressed up as cursed goofy

Who is Jonathan Galindo aka Cursed Goofy, and what is the Blue Whale Challenge?

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

Woman talking(l), Owl peeking over fence(r)

‘That owl is just too suspicious’: Woman thinks she’s being filmed on a hidden camera by her neighbor. Is she right?

Kira Deshler is a former assistant newsletter editor at the Daily Dot. Kira received a Master&#8217;s in Media Studies from UT Austin and has previously written for sites like Slash Film and Looper. She runs her own Substack newsletter, Paging Dr. Lesbian, and is a member of GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.

Kira Deshler

‘My Lady Jane’ fans are politely fighting to save the canceled show

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

Two panel design with one showing a woman with keys in her hand, she appears to be talking at the camera. The 2nd panel is of a Walmart retail store from outside

‘Same kit. Not as hard as people think’: Woman gets expensive quote from shop to tint her windows. Then she goes to Walmart for $40

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Two panel dfesign with one showing a woman talking, and the of the outside of a Lowe's store.

‘Should have just spit in my face’: Lowe’s shopper uses military discount to buy washer and dryer. Then she gets to checkout

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

Target storefront(l), Woman talking with text that says "target do better"(c), Target bag(r)

‘I have been accused by 7 customer service representatives’: Target shopper issues PSA for customers who order delivery

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

Two panel design with one showing a close up of a woman talking, the 2nd is of a Chili's sign

‘I absolutely knew this was going to happen’: Chili’s worker fired after issuing this warning about putting lemon in your water. Here’s why

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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