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Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

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Culture

‘It’s just part of our vibe’: The ‘American lean’ is the latest thing people are roasting U.S. tourists for

Rebecca Leib

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Frozen jalapeños in white wine? ‘Spicy sauvy b’ is apparently the drink of summer 2025

Sabrina McCrear was a trending intern for the Daily Dot. A senior at Howard University, she’s majoring in journalism with a minor in biology, combining her passions for storytelling and healthcare advocacy. As editor-in-chief of Howard’s 101 Magazine, McCrear leads the charge in producing dynamic, engaging content. She’s written consumer advice pieces on maternal health, fetal well-being, and preventive medicine. Dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, she’s paving the way for a future in healthcare communication and advocacy.

Sabrina McCrear

‘I would’ve left 40 mins ago’: Man goes to Mercedes-Benz dealership. No one comes over to help him.

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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A new Apple Pay prank tricks older shoppers into thinking they were pickpocketed

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

‘Shout out mom for telling me this was a thing’: Woman goes to the DMV, sees long line. Then she finds a kiosk at Vons grocery store

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

Laiken Neumann

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‘Basically they hate us…’: Nurses receive ‘gifts’ from employers for Nurses Week. Then they see what’s inside the plastic bag

Makalah Wright has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

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‘That’s not the only thing that’s gonna change in price today’: Customer catches Home Depot and DeWalt reps changing prices in store. Their ‘best-seller’ went up by over $100

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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Man uses Temu battery. Then he finds his entire home covered in ash

Ilana Gordon is a culture and entertainment writer based in Los Angeles. Ilana&#8217;s writing has been featured in places like: the A.V. Club, the Takeout, Atlas Obscura, Huffington Post, McSweeney&#8217;s Internet Tendency, the Belladonna Comedy, Reductress, Mashable, the Second City Network, RedEye Chicago, ART + marketing, the Muse, Dose and OMGFacts.

Ilana Gordon

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What’s behind the chaos at Newark Airport? A pilot breaks it down

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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‘That’s so silly’: Volkswagen is recalling over 5K of its ‘ID. Buzz’ vehicles

Mariam Sharia is a senior editor and reporter at the Daily Dot.

Mariam Sharia

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From sacred to stan culture: the Vatican conclave is now meme canon

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‘Recession indicator’: Cracker Barrel brings back this tin-foil-wrapped menu item after 7 years

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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Amazon’s robotaxi company Zoox recalls driverless software after crash

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‘My name is Darshen’ isn’t just a catchphrase. It’s a whole soft life philosophy

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