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Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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Amazon Prime Video accused of censoring ‘Robin Hood’

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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“My mom says I embarrassed her in front of the family”: Man never receives info while making gender-reveal cake for pregnant sister. He decides to make it grey

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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This AirPod theft scam spanned Walmart and Target locations in 21 states. Now the retail chains are banding together

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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“UGG belongs to Australia”: Original UGG boots brand issues update on struggles after lawsuit

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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The ‘Zendaya hat theory’ connects nothing to nothing. It’s the perfect conspiracy theory going massively viral

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“The way he looks at every single person in that courtroom”: Influencer in courtroom for Diddy’s trial notes “intense” eye contact, compares him to a koala

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

The “gingers are Black” meme started as a joke, but does it have some truth to it?

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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“Look up the omg phone card she’s educating y’all”: Woman warns about what it could mean if someone leaves a charging cord or block at your house

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘I unfortunately had to pony up the $6.99’: Walmart rolls out basket fee. What is it?

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Olivia Culpo, Christian McCaffrey getting criticized for “wasteful,” “out of touch” baby shower that looks like wedding

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Gen Z says it’s not cuffing season, it’s sharking season—what the new dating trend is all about

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

Susan LaMarca

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Gen Z is calling basque wedding dresses the new mason jars. Millennials are not okay

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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Man throws birthday party. Then he exposes his cheating wife in front of everyone

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