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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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‘These cards are so difficult to use’: Woman tries to pay with Visa Vanilla gift card at bar. Then the worker does something that makes her feel uncomfortable

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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Memes

20 of the funniest memes poking fun at the TikTok ban pop-up message

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

3 panel image showing the MLK memorial statue, Mayor Eric Adams, and Donald Trump.

‘Shilling for a pardon’: Eric Adams slammed for skipping MLK events to attend Trump’s inauguration

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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‘Would you buy?’: Shopper sees box of Pop-Tarts on sale at grocery store. Then they take a closer look at a note on it

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

Mikael Thalen

Melania Trump's hat steals the show at inaguration ceremony

‘A barrier to Trump’s lips’: Speculation swirls that Melania’s inauguration hat was meant to keep husband away

Toyota 4Runner(l) Filling up gas tank(c) Man next to vehicle with open gas tank(r)

‘If it doesn’t end in .00 I’m going to the next dollar’: Expert reveals whether you should keep filling or stop after you hear the gas nozzle click the first time

Kira Deshler is a former assistant newsletter editor at the Daily Dot. Kira received a Master&#8217;s in Media Studies from UT Austin and has previously written for sites like Slash Film and Looper. She runs her own Substack newsletter, Paging Dr. Lesbian, and is a member of GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.

Kira Deshler

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Newsletter: 👮 Ring camera exposes fake ‘cops’ nightmare

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

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‘Fall asleep faster’: Doctor shares whether you should or shouldn’t wear socks to bed

‘People got scammed’: MAGA influencer Ryan Fournier under fire for TikTok crypto collapse

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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‘What is in the middle?’: Woman buys Smucker’s Uncrustables Peanut Butter & Honey Spread Sandwich. Then she bites into it

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

Culture

Soup you can suck on? Progresso soup drops are the soup-flavored candies nobody seems to know what to do with

‘Will Harbor Freight really honor their lifetime warranty?’: Man tries to return a tool from Harbor Freight after using it for 10 years. Then the worker asks him a question

David Covucci was the senior politics and technology editor at the Daily Dot, covering the nexus between Washington and Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in Vice, the Huffington Post, Jezebel, Gothamist, and other publications.

David Covucci

‘Handing Trump a win’: Democrat leaders blasted for getting ‘absolutely played’ on TikTok ban

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

‘Wisconsin never seems to ever disappoint me’: Man tries to tow boat out of Kwik Trip parking lot with a Ford Fusion. Can they handle it?

Nate Wolf is a reporter based in New York City. His work has appeared in the Chief, InsuranceNewsNet, and Deadspin.

Nate Wolf

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