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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

During a Fox News interview on June 29, 2025, President Donald Trump said he planned to send a tariff letter addressed to “Mr. Japan,”

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Viral Politics

“Dear Mr. Japan”: Trump forgets Japanese leader’s name while threatening 25% car tariff

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

Woman speaking about her new 4Runner data tracking her and how to turn it off

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Woman buys 4Runner after 18 years with an old Honda. Then she discovers it’s tracking her every move—and shows how to opt out

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

Left; hand pumps gas into their car. Center; woman looks to the left with a subtle smile. Right; Digital odometer shows a red car and reads

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“It usually takes me $60 to fill my tank”: Woman fills up her car’s gas tank “the slow way.” Then she sees how much further it’ll take her

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

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Tesla to halt production of Cybertruck and Model Y to make way for Robotaxi

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

Nina Hernandez

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Video: Self-driving car runs over dummy child in anti-Tesla demonstration

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“Stay losing, Elon”: Tesla drivers in France file lawsuit over their cars becoming “extreme-right” symbols

Mariam Sharia is a writer and editor at the Daily Dot.

Mariam Sharia

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Culture

Calling a Waymo just to set it on fire became the bit during the LA immigration protests

3 panel image; a woman shows off a new car, a FedEx headquarters, the aftermath of a car accident

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“Sis I hope you contacted a lawyer and didn’t just immediately settle for a new car…”: Woman gets hit by a FedEx 18-wheeler. Then she shows off the car FedEx gave her

Eilish O’Sullivan is the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

Eilish O’Sullivan

3 panel image of a TikTok user sharing a lifehack for pumping gasoline.

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“Make sure you get all your gas”: Man says not to pump gas on fastest setting. Does it really matter?

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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“Twice in three months”: Woman buys a brand-new Chevy. After 200 miles, the check engine light comes on… again

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: a person explains and we see the exterior of a Toyota dealership.

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“We would have never known”: Couple takes truck into AutoNation Toyota dealership for oil change. Then they look under the vehicle

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

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

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

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

Three panel image with woman talking on sides and car dashboard in center.

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‘I want to show you what strangers can see’: Woman issues ‘cybersecurity’ warning to people who connect their phones in rental cars

3 panel image of a mechanic explaining, the dashboard of a Mercedes vehicle, and the exterior logo of a Mercedes vehicle.

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“Someone been taking the car out at night”: Mechanic says customer’s Mercedes doubled in mileage overnight. What’s going on here?

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