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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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“We won”: Surreal TikTok videos capture Nepal’s Gen Z uprising on the ground

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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Culture

“Feminism is back”: Jezebel’s story about hiring “some Etsy witches” to curse Charlie Kirk two days before his death goes viral

“A tremendous disservice”: The online knitting community is calling Hank Green out for his latest SciShow video

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

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Entertainment

“Ready for season two”: Fans react to “The Paper,” the highly-anticipated spin-off of “The Office”

“Your sink is clear, hallelujah”: A chef’s tip to use a bus bin in the kitchen at home ignites discourse

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

“We love when they wave back”: Smoked wagyu brisket “twerking” as it’s being sliced has viewers feeling unsettled

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

Susan LaMarca

Left: Blonde bride in a gown and veil exiting a building on her wedding day, seen from the back, text overlay reads "My dad couldn't show up to my wedding because he was taken from us on September 11th..." Right: Bride on the sidewalk, FDNY firetruck visible alongside firefighters, caption overlay reads "So look who did..."

“Your brother crying pushed me over the edge”: Bride breaks down after firefighters show up to honor her father who died in the September 11th attacks

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

“We’ve all been there”: What is “Shrekking?” The Gen Z dating trend, explained

“Dental care should be considered necessary healthcare for all”: Woman says dental insurance “literally covers nothing” after $9K estimate

“Someone free her”: QTCinderella is being praised for defending her interest in Taylor Swift against her male cohosts

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

“Only Apple can sell a strap for $59”: Apple announces a new crossbody strap for the iPhone 17 and the hot takes are flowing

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Farewell to Maru, the internet’s favorite cat who loved to play in boxes

Viral Politics

“Quite worrying”: JK Rowling shares garbled “AI slop” video while lashing out at trans rights activist

Woman peeling Target price tag on a sweater to reveal a higher price underneath

“Don’t trust the prices”: Shopper peels back a Target price sticker. Then she sees the cheaper price underneath

Left: Paraglider from his point of view in the sky as a pink Mylar number 6 balloon rushes towards him, caption overlay reads "POV you almost get taken out by a birthday balloon." Right: Paraglider's hand reaching to pink mylar birthday balloon stuck above him.

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