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Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

2 panel image showing professional baseball player Taylor Walls disagreeing with a referee.

“Bro fully committed to a full on crash out”: Tampa Bay Rays’ Taylor Walls gets ejected from game after tapping his helmet. Now he’s speaking out

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

3 panel image of the chess championship and the moment when Magnus Carlsen loses.

“Kind of wholesome…”: Video goes viral of current world champion Gukesh Dommaraju defeating longtime “chess king” Magnus Carlsen for the first time in classical chess

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

2 panel image. Tweet that reads: "MMA star Khabib Nurmagomedov refuses to shake hands with a woman due to his religion. She apologizes to him for the offense" on left. Khabib Nurmagomedov on right.

People are debating after video of UFC Fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov refusing to shake female broadcasters hand goes viral

2 panel image of the exterior of an Aldi store and and a store shelf with cans of baby formula on it.

ALDI announces price freeze on baby formula in the U.K. What about Americans?

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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Culture

“What’s next? Weight filters?”: Tinder adds a height filter and the discourse instantly goes nuclear

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

2 panel image. Concert bracelet with caption that reads: "so, did everuone else's Eras atour bracelets start blinking again today? (eye emoji) on left. Yatlor Swift holding mic on right.

Fans say Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” bracelets started blinking again after she reclaimed her masters

Backlash isn’t scaring Ms. Rachel—now fans are calling her “our Mr. Rogers”

Two Panel: Mount Etna erupts, tourist seen running from eruption

Sicily’s Mount Etna erupts without warning, social media captures tourist panic

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

Susan LaMarca

Butter Swim Biscuits are TikTok’s favorite lazy baking trend

3 panel image of the incident mentioned and people commenting on it in TikTok.

The “Denver airport lady” is going viral after making a chilling prediction

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Everyone’s talking about this woman’s Nexplanon implant suddenly flashing and blinking

2 panel image. Jeep Cherokee on left. Electric car wheel on right.

“Hopefully this gen isn’t riddled with issues”: Jeep Cherokee is back—with something different under the hood

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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“Do you think he hid the fact because of you?”: Woman is like “peas in a pod” with married co-worker. Then she agrees to a blind date he planned

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

2 panel image of an AutoZone worker laughing and a Mercedes Benz logo

Man pulls up to AutoZone in his Mercedes. Then a worker starts pointing and laughing at his dilemma

2 panel image showing a can of Dinty Moore Beef Stew and a Reddit post that reads: Hormel apologizes for including something almost edible in their stew.

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