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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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Costco places restrictions on customers buying gold—all because of this viral reselling scheme

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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Memes

The ‘F students are inventors’ meme is a prank-filled dunk on business bros

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

Photo of common meal at Wendy's restaurants with a Frosty, cheeseburger and chicken nuggets.

“McDonald’s who?”: Wendy’s releases 3 new items riffing on the beloved Frosty

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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“They knew there was no service!!!”: Woman issues safety warning after traveling from Memphis to Houston, seeing man lying in the middle of the road

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

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Culture

Uh, what’s up with those National Parks videos on your FYP?

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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“I don’t sing like that”: A new meme trolls how Katy Perry chews her lyrics—and she noticed

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

“They knew exactly who … I was”: Hasan Piker says he was detained, questioned by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol at Chicago O’Hare International Airport

Laura Holliday is a freelance internet culture journalist covering online communities, digital aesthetics, and internet rabbit holes. She lives in London with her cat, Luna.

Laura Holliday

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“Low GPA Activity” meme turns into school trend of kids setting their Chromebooks on fire

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Pope Leo issues warning on AI: “Thou shalt not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind”

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Austin McBroom accuses ex-wife Catherine Paiz of hosting unlicensed Ayahuasca ceremonies around kids

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

A photo of RFK Jr. frolicking in a stream along with his family members, in Dumbarton Oaks Park with social media posts overlaid.

Internet reacts to RFK Jr. letting kids swim in sewage-infested creek: “This is how you get brain worms”

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MAGA voices turn on Trump over reported Qatari jet gift: “That’s not America first”

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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“Should I call the cops?”: Freddy’s customer orders meal. Then they take a look at the “HELP” message on their receipt

2 panel image: on the left a person spreads a tablecloth onto a folding table. On the right is the Subaru logo.

“This is a car that’s designed to be an adventure car”: Woman has trunk of Subaru Outback open while she’s camping. She didn’t realize it was killing the battery

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

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