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Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

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‘How did this pass the metal detector?’: Man buys Cadbury chocolate bar. Then he takes a bite

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

Couple rents spare bedroom on Airbnb to help pay mortgage. Here’s how it became a $30,000/month side hustle

Eilish O’Sullivan was the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

Eilish O’Sullivan

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‘It was $5’: Spirit Airlines customer asks for water on plane. Then flight attendant intervenes with a surprising counter-offer

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‘Gotta make the customers think’: Lowe’s worker shares how she tricks customers when they ask for help

‘I waited’: Houston man orders Cybertruck. Then Tesla tries to sell him this one

Rebecca Leib

Culture

The internet can’t stop talking about the woman who went on a ‘no-touching date’ because she had scabies

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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100 men vs. one gorilla: The internet’s dumbest fight just became its best meme

Laura Holliday is a freelance internet culture journalist covering online communities, digital aesthetics, and internet rabbit holes. She lives in London with her cat, Luna.

Laura Holliday

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‘It’s like a Sims world’: Edge of Las Vegas videos are TikTok’s latest obsession

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‘Warning for anyone who shops at HomeGoods or Hobby Lobby’: Woman buys wooden furniture. Then she brings it home

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and investigative editor. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

Claire Goforth

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‘It can reveal more than you think’: Want to learn more about that iPhone pic you just received? Private investigator reveals how

Texas driver pulls into gas station. Then she realizes it’s a fake Buc-ee’s

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

Mikael Thalen

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Pete Hegseth accidentally blasts Rubio, Noem as woke feminist lefties while repealing their Pentagon initiative

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‘Nightmare couple’: People are being very normal about BJ Novak dating Delaney Rowe

Sabine Joseph was a former reporting intern for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in Miami and Connecticut publications, including Montage, the Miami Laker, and Connecticut Health I-Team.

Sabine Joseph

‘We are more tech-powered than we’ve ever been’: Walmart just announced it’s making a big change

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

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