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

Susan LaMarca

Left: Woman with dyed red hair and glasses trying the Carnival Cruise Line and Van Leeuwen sunscreen flavored ice cream. Right: Blonde woman trying the Carnival Cruise Line and Van Leeuwen sunscreen flavored ice cream.

“Very refreshing”: Sunscreen ice cream? Carnival Cruise Line and Van Leeuwen say yes

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

Left: Soft Pokemon Pikachu toys in the Pokemon Center DX in Tokyo's Nihonbashi area. Right: A young Hispanic female Border Patrol agent searches a young Mexican man who crossed the Rio Grande River illegally to enter the U.S.

Viral Politics

Pokémon slams DHS for hijacking its “gotta catch ’em all” theme in migrant raid video

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

It’s “Fat Bear Week”—what to know about the social media holiday

Left: Alexandra Grant, Keanu Reeves at the Ballerina World Premiere at TCL Chinese Theater IMAX on June 3, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. Right: AI-generated wedding photo of Keanu Reeves and his girlfriend Alexandra Grant holding up their hands with visible wedding bands.

Entertainment

“Fake news”: Keanu Reeves’ girlfriend Alexandra Grant tells fans to beware AI fakes after wedding rumor

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

As Swifties call out a decline in quality, an apparel designer explains why Taylor Swift’s merch has become so “underwhelming”

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

Left: Jimmy Kimmel speaking on his show Jimmy Kimmel Live! Right: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaking to his supporters at the “Make America Great Again” rally in the Sioux City Iowa convention center.

If Kimmel’s suspension was just a “business decision,” why is Trump threatening to sue ABC over his return?

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

“Oh my god, you’re crazy”—Joe Rogan warns MAGA: censorship will backfire on you

“Families deserve facts, not fear”: Autistic Netflix star Dani Bowman hits back at Trump and RFK Jr.’s Tylenol claim

DHS video of comedian Theo Von edited with text overlay reading "Heard you got deported," tweet overlay from DHS reads, "Bye."

“Keep me out of your ‘banger'”: Theo Von demands DHS remove deportation video using his likeness without permission

“Disney, you have lost your mind”: Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN announce price hike just one week after boycotts

Left: Cropped closeup of a tattoo artist working in his studio tattooing the sleeve on his male client's arm. Right: Text reading, "When I saw this, I was f****** stunned. She said she did it as a tribute to him and to support me bc she knows how much I still struggle"

Culture

“I’d break up with her”: Woman shocks fiancé by tattooing his late brother’s face on her arm as a surprise

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

“You’re 100% right to be upset”: Anthropologie customer demands apology after her mom overhears fitting area staff talking about her body

Blonde woman crying, tearfully holding up empty 4-prong ring missing a lost diamond.

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