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Rebecca Leib

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Culture

‘So revolutionary’: Why TikTok’s ‘Red Lipstick Movement’ is drawing criticism from liberals and conservatives alike

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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‘It requires a monthly subscription’: Man tries to get in Smart Samsung Fridge for a Zero Sugar Dr. Pepper. There’s just one problem

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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Memes

Why do you keep seeing ‘6-7?’ on TikTok? The viral trend and LaMelo Ball meme, explained

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

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‘He was ground beef’: People are sharing terrifying workplace injuries after Rep. Andy Biggs pushes to kill OSHA

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

Mikael Thalen

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‘Proud Boys’ no longer allowed to be ‘Proud Boys’ after name rights given to Black church

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘I don’t think y’all realize’: Wendy’s worker shares little-known trick at checkout. Here’s why you need to change that Biggie Bag order

Roy Stephen is a N.Y.-based freelance journalist covering the gig economy. His work was previously featured on Inc. Magazine, the US Sun, and the Philippine Daily Inquirer.

Roy Canivel

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DoorDash drivers struggle to drum up support for repeat of last year’s Valentine’s Day strike

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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‘Please make sure to rip [it] up’: Flight attendant warns against leaving boarding passes on the plane’s seat pocket

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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From Facebook post to legendary meme: The story behind the ‘Little Caesar’s Taste So Good’ meme

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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‘Are you serious?’: Kia driver installs Progressive Snapshot in her car. There’s just one problem

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‘A Thousand Years’ later, the ‘I Have Died Every Day Waiting for You’ meme is still going strong

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: 🥚 Anti-Trump egg price watchers

Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

Katka Lapelosa

‘I know this sounds insane, and it is’: Mark Ruffalo says Elon Musk is ‘ending humanity’ to fund his Mars colony

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‘Why did I never realize they had dupes?’: Dollarama shopper issues PSA to customers who buy Twix, Snickers, KitKat

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