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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

‘This one could have easily been misdiagnosed!’: Expert can’t find coolant leak. Then he uses this $60 tool

two panel design with a person holding a stack on old phones next to an image of a stack of old iPhones

‘Old iPhones are worth wayyyy more’: Verizon customers tries to trade in 5 old iPhones for new ones. Does it work?

Rebecca Leib

Man holding cup(l) Blue gel in containers with text that says "i can't put down the cup"(r)

Memes

The internet can’t put down Dave Blunts’ ‘I Can’t Put Down The Cup’

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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‘I was hoping…’: Taco Bell customer gets asked if he wants to ‘round up.’ His response upsets the worker

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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‘It’s not that his is a bad car’: Expert says Ford Mach E is the ‘worst’ car you can buy. Why?

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 Trad Wife Wojak: Meme and harbinger of things to come

The Maris Racal meme has the internet laughing, crying, suspicious, coy….and laughing again

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

Mikael Thalen

Grim memes highlight bleak state of insurance in wake of UnitedHealth CEO shooting

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

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‘KFC for life’: Man demands answers after ordering Marie Callender’s meal kit and opening this

Hope Talbot is a freelance journalist currently based in New York City. Her work has appeared in The Daily Express, Euronews, and Bristol24/7, to name a few.

Hope Talbot

Muppets characters at the world premiere of their movie Disney's "Muppets Most Wanted" at the El Capitan

Muppets community drama captivates the internet after prominent fan page outed as serial harasser

Two panel design with a woman looking at the camera and seemingly upset, next to an image of a Goodwill sign.

‘They saw my rich face’: Goodwill customer goes to check out. Then the worker changes the price on her

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: 🚦 Amazon driver’s road rage caught on camera

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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‘I know they’re classic’: Man issues Ritz cracker warning and says they’re part of the ‘poor 4 foods.’ Is he right?

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

Katherine Huggins

Taylor Swift over Canadian flag and eras tour ticket

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