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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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‘The first car I will finance is a LEXUS’: Dealership worker reveals the real reason you should always lease a car instead of buying

David Covucci was the senior politics and technology editor at the Daily Dot, covering the nexus between Washington and Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in Vice, the Huffington Post, Jezebel, Gothamist, and other publications.

David Covucci

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Babylon Bee met with cold shoulder on Bluesky—and definitely isn’t mad about it

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

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‘Our Sam’s has 6 spots for pick up’: Woman drives into curbside pickup spot at Walmart. Then she notices something unexpected

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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‘Is everything a LIE?!’: Customer catches Sprouts selling Whole Foods products

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

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What is a ‘Pink Tote Mom’ and why is it a TikTok trend?

Aimée Lutkin was a freelance writer for the Daily Dot.

Aimée Lutkin

Jemima Kirk with text boxes over her that says "Ask me a question- Are you queer?" second box "What the hell, sure"

Jemima Kirke’s ‘What The Hell, Sure’ becomes a meme

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

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‘Car hack’: Driver shares little-known use for a potato. Does it work?

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

‘Christian Shephard Core’: Get lost in the Joe Biden Rainforest meme

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

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‘It is the worst decision I have ever made’: Woman warns never get your gallbladder removed. Here’s why she’s so adamant about it

Caiwei Chen is a reporter who covers tech, the internet, and society. Her work has been seen in publications including Wired, Rolling Stone, Protocol, Rest of World, and more. She is more online than she would like to admit.

Caiwei Chen

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Bluesky users are cheering their exodus from X—the switch is leaving Palestinian posters behind

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

Melody Heald

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‘Wait so there are actually [people] who didn’t know this??!!’: Woman reveals the truth about ‘fake pockets’

Andrew Wyrich is the former newsletter editor at the Daily Dot. He previously served as the deputy tech editor. Andrew has written for USA Today, NorthJersey.com, and other newspapers and websites. His work has been recognized by the Society of the Silurians, Investigative Reporters &amp; Editors (IRE), and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).

Andrew Wyrich

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Newsletter: 🍔 😬 RFK Jr. smiles through the pain of Trump’s McD’s lunch

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

Katherine Huggins

Tweet over Russian flag that says "Recommendations for Action: Restructuring the Department of Defense @realdonaldtrump @elonmusk - This document outlines recommendations for a comprehensive restructuring of the Department of Defense(DoD), focusing on accountability, efficiency, and restoring military effectiveness.

‘Open puppetering’: Russian X account tweeting policy suggestions at Musk is causing a full-on freakout

A person stares forward with red, reptilian eyes. Text over says, " How look after y say u don't wanna go on a 2 man"

‘He was death’: The King Von meme recalls his violent legacy

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

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