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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

“Y’all said the same thing 2 years ago”: Twitch CEO says company is finally taking action against viewbotters

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

Susan LaMarca

Left: An American Airlines Airbus A320 sits on the ramp at Ronald Reagan National Airport Right: Woman addressing American Airlines while sitting in her car

“They need to pay you interest”: Woman says American Airlines charged her $3.6k by mistake—and refused to refund her

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

Young group of tourists with suitcases arriving at youth hostel guest house - Happy friends enjoying summer vacation together.

Culture

Dating apps are out, jet-setting is in. Gen Z is “flocking” for love

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

Memes

“I don’t know why I was so anti-wig”: Elijah Wood revisits the viral “will you wear wigs” interview years later

san antonio aquarium giant pacific octopus

“Way too smart for touch tanks”: San Antonio aquarium lets visitors touch giant octopus—even after it allegedly attacked a child

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

Left: Tweet reading "wtf do genetics gotta do with a refresher" Right: Dunkin' Donuts Gavin Casalegno ad

Another day, another ad talking about genetics. This time it’s Gavin Casalegno for Dunkin’ Donuts

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

Braden Bjella

walmart target employee ice deportation scam on tiktok

“Walmart just called ICE on me”: What’s going on with the TikTok videos of workers claiming they were fired by Walmart and Target?

Left: Tweet reading 'Some of the recruiting letters my husband’s parents withheld from him until he was 24 because “we didn’t want to have travel far to home meets, and you aren’t that smart anyway.'" Right: Opened recruitment letters

“I’d struggle to EVER forgive them”: Boomer backlash erupts after man learns his parents hid Ivy League offers…because they didn’t want to drive that far

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

3 panel: Woman taking photos of sea turtles under caption reading "What not to do in Hawaii"

“All the narcissists saying she did nothing wrong”: Tourist walks through sea turtle habitat for selfies, despite being yelled at

Left: Tweet by Florida Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost reading: "So, let me get this straight: - Direct File let people do their taxes for free. - It worked and was popular. - Trump just decided to shut it down, all so companies like TurboTax can keep ripping people off." Right: Homepage of internal revenue service (IRS) logo website on the display of PC.

Viral Politics

“A huge handout to tax prep companies”: The Trump admin just made doing your taxes more expensive for millions

3 panel: Footage from an amusement park in Taif, Saudi Arabia, showing a ride called "360" snapping mid-swing while full of people.

Terrifying moment amusement park ride violently breaks mid-swing in Saudi Arabia, injuring 23

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

“Love a good redemption arc”: Demi Lovato returns to The Bigg Chill after  viral 2021 frozen yogurt controversy

3 Panel: Middle: Jeffrey Epstein. Left and Right: Grainy orange shape seen ascending stairs to Jeffrey Epstein's prison cell

New Epstein video shows unexplained “orange blob” before his death, and everyone’s making the same joke

“What in the Handmaid’s Tale?”: People either love or hate the new SKIMS facial shapewear, but it sold out instantly

Left: Children ride scooters and roller skates in the autumn park Right: Boy riding scooter under caption reading: "No bedtimes, eat whatever/whenever, showers optional"

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