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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

Left: Close-up of a girl doing a gel manicure in a beauty salon. Right: Text reading "I stopped getting my nails professionally done because of this. Gel nail polish is EXTREMELY harmful to the human body. They’re making all nail salons throw out every product. No sell off period."

Why some popular gel nail polishes are now banned in Europe—but not the U.S.

Jamie Jirak has been working as an entertainment journalist since 2017. In addition to The Daily Dot, you can find her latest work at SlashFilm and That Hashtag Show. Jamie resides in Los Angeles and co-hosts two podcasts, Phase Hero and Love in the Time of Hydra. She loves moderating panels and has done so for Marvel, Disney, Netflix, and more. Follow her on Letterboxd: @JamieJirak.

Jamie Jirak

Entertainment

“May they never change”: Fifth Harmony’s reunion brings back the same old stan wars from over a decade ago

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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“He literally isn’t bothering anybody”: Man playing Nintendo Switch golf in  business class sparks discussion about  travel etiquette

Chris Martin speaking into microphone at Colplday concert at Wimberley speaking to Israeli fans.

Culture

Chris Martin’s comments to Israeli fans at Coldplay concert ignite furious backlash

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

A mysterious object being thrown out of a White House window

Viral Politics

White House explains baffling clip of figure throwing items out of building’s window

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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KJ Apa fans are trying to figure out what’s going on with the @iamtherealmrfantasy TikTok account

Left: Polish CEO Piotr Szczerek snatching hat from young boy at US Open. Right: Tweet reading "This dude really said “YES I stole from a child it’s called the CEO MINDSET I will sue you if you are mean to me”

Polish CEO who snatched signed hat from boy at US Open apologizes after his company is review-bombed

Left: Spencer Pratt talking into the camera. Right: Spencer Pratt tweet reading "Director of Communications for Governor Gavin Newsom shaming my appearance. His boss lets my town burn down and now he has employees harassing me."

Spencer Pratt says Gavin Newsom’s aide “harassed” him after mocking his appearance in a post

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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“Leave them alone”: Why the Irish YouTuber who visited an isolated Indonesian “cannibal” tribe for views is so dangerous for all involved

Left: Hand holding toothbrush with toothpaste under streaming sink water, caption overlay reads "Buy two tubes of toothpaste." Right: Woman's hand holding phone on wooden counter, vegetables and fruit sit on the table above. Caption overlay reads "Leave your phones in the kitchen after work."

19 marriage hacks women say they wish they knew on day one

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

“Sorry they got caught”: Roblox to launch adults-only section after mounting pressure from parents

“I would never ask for money”: Woman duped by AI deepfake of “General Hospital” actor Steve Burton

“You couldn’t even stay on key”: Lizzo goes back and forth with a fan after being called out for singing off-key in TikTok singing trend

Little boy on the top of a monorail at HersheyPark in Pennsylvania.

“The people telling him to stop are idiots”: Dramatic rescue at Hersheypark after boy is found walking alone on monorail track

President Trump drives to the next Tee at the start of the LIV practice rounds held at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster,NJ. Tweet text overlay reads, "Gruden’s Instagram and the AP archives confirm the picture President Trump posted is over a week old. Look at the matched clothing, and time and date stamps."

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