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

Mikael Thalen

Jay Leno with eye patch in front of abstract image of tinfoil hats

What does Jay Leno’s recent injury have to do with the Illuminati?

Caiwei Chen is a reporter who covers tech, the internet, and society. Her work has been seen in publications including Wired, Rolling Stone, Protocol, Rest of World, and more. She is more online than she would like to admit.

Caiwei Chen

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TikTok’s viral ‘genetically enhanced’ husband is part of content farming effort by Chinese novel apps

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

TJ Maxx(l), Woman talking(c), Dyson styling set(r)

‘I thought I hit the jackpot’: Shopper finds Dyson hair tool at T.J. Maxx for under $20. There’s just one problem

Andrew Wyrich is the former newsletter editor at the Daily Dot. He previously served as the deputy tech editor. Andrew has written for USA Today, NorthJersey.com, and other newspapers and websites. His work has been recognized by the Society of the Silurians, Investigative Reporters &amp; Editors (IRE), and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).

Andrew Wyrich

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Newsletter: 📱 😮 Cheating boyfriend exposed by iPhone upgrade

Aimée Lutkin was a freelance writer for the Daily Dot.

Aimée Lutkin

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Explaining ‘The Horrors Persist But So Do I’

Rebecca Leib

A short history of the Willem Dafoe Looking Up meme

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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‘We gotta talk about it’: Expert warns why you should always buy frozen seafood

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

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‘Charging me $60 A MONTH’: Woman buys just 1 Savage X Fenty bra. Then she gets charged again

#OnlyKash: Trump’s base refuses to accept anyone but fiery loyalist as FBI director

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

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Lisa Simpson’s Coffee: the meme that keeps brewing

Hope Talbot is a freelance journalist currently based in New York City. Her work has appeared in The Daily Express, Euronews, and Bristol24/7, to name a few.

Hope Talbot

Donald Trump Jr rubbing gums while he looks at himself in disbelief

Trump Jr.’s curious index finger move at SpaceX launch sparks rampant speculation

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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‘We’ve had like 5 Jeeps this week at Kia’: Nissan dealership worker says drivers keep bringing their Jeeps in for work. Why?

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

Trump Dance memes return after Election Day 2024

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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‘I thought the random $60 charge for carrots on my receipt was bad’: Woman warns about shopping at Walmart after discovering $665 mystery charge on her receipt

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