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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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‘Why did you order a Jack and Coke?’: Wisconsin bartender reveals the most irritating things they deal with daily—and how it impacts your service

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

Mikael Thalen

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Trump admits he based deporation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia on picture that isn’t real

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

Tralalero Tralala: This AI-generated shark in Nikes is the face of TikTok’s Italian brainrot obsession

Aneela Mirchandani is a San Francisco-based independent journalist. Follow her on X at @TheOddPost.

Aneela Mirchandani

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EXCLUSIVE: Conservative PAC raked in donations from Hindus—then trashed them after the checks cleared

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

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Culture

‘Why are women lying about this?’: British pop star’s gym ‘glow-up’ sparks chaotic debate over what women actually want

‘We need a new flood’: Lindsey Graham tells Catholics to get behind Trump for Pope push

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

Scrolling in the Deep: ‘TS PMO ICL’

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

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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