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

Mikael Thalen

Photo of the Moon with a blue glow; Photo of @KamVTV

Trump’s first ‘new media’ briefing hosts influencer who spent 7 days convinced the moon had disappeared

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @thefoxfamilyden; Book cover from "Ever Day with Babs" by Clarkson Potter Publishing

Culture

‘This woman is 76, she’s just trying to exist’: Adored internet grandma’s cookbook includes accidental Photoshop note about her arms—and readers are livid

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

2 panel image. Honda logo on car on left. Honda SUV with caption that reads: "Things my 2005 Honda has that my 2025 Honda doesn't" on right.

‘Wasted 50k’: Man trades his 2005 Honda for 2025 model. He has buyer’s remorse over these missing features

A photo collage of a device floating in the middle of cellular network towers.

I built a cell phone surveillance detector for $20 and you can too

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

Laiken Neumann

Woman with sunglasses drinking coffee, then looking to the side, and Dunkin Donuts Signage

‘Why would they even believe that?’: Dunkin’ customer says man in front of her in drive-thru line told workers she was paying for his drink

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

Biscuit on a blue plate, and Cracker Barrel Signage

‘Since when?’: Woman goes to Cracker Barrel. Then she finds out the biscuits are no longer complimentary

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

3 panel image. Woman with several Labubus on her purse and caption that reads: "Me in my 30's with no kids (hair flip emoji)" on left. Labubu with caption that reads: "Did I just get scammed for $50 (smiling puppy dog emoji)" in center. Woman holding 2 Labubu keychains with caption that reads: "Lafufu time!!!" on right.

The Labubu craze is fueling scams—here’s how to spot a fake

Photo of a Firestone exterior; Screenshot of Tiktok user @gabycuyler; Photo of a Nissan grill.

‘I didn’t realize that was bad’: Nissan driver goes 23,000 miles without oil change. Then she reads the Firestone recommendation

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

Woman with blond hair and a nose piercing in her car, Chili's restaurant@ Signage

‘Expecting $480 to bring some plates is absurd’: Chili’s server says Barstool personality racked up $2,400 tab. Then she sees the tip

Rebecca Leib

bedroom with wall painted millennial green(l) woman looking disappointed(c) green chair(r)

Is millennial green the new ‘sad beige’?

2 panel image. Man pointing at camera with caption that reads: "Stop buuying this cheese in the U.S.A (cheese emoji) (X emoji)" on left. Cheese on wooden board on right.

‘Another reason to buy cheese from Italy’: Expert says stop buying cheese from the U.S. unless you know this detail. Then he explains why

Memes

The bizarre rise of Ballerina Cappuccina, TikTok’s surreal new Italian brainrot star

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

‘Dougherty Dozen core’: Black Santa napkin memes are all over TikTok—and getting weirder

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

Woman with curly black hair wearing blue dress and glasses, and wedding reception with bride and bridesmaids

‘Get your gift and go home!!’: Woman shows up to wedding. Then the bride intervenes over her outfit

Police in front of the door, police lights in the dark

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