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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.

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“You have to use Sharpie”: Mom shares the first things she does during a flood to keep her kids and family safe on TikTok

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

Susan LaMarca

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“Didn’t get to watch the last 15 minutes of Superman”: Hundreds forced out of AMC theater due to flooding

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.

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Viral Politics

“Save your photo opp and spare your prayers”: Critics accuse Ted Cruz of bailing on Texas during a disaster—again

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

2 Panel Image, Hotel room, and red roses and balloons

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“Oh somebody is in TROUBLE”: Hotel tells guests it has a surprise for them. Then they come back to a flooded room

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

Braden Bjella

hurricane tiktok On the left is a rain-soaked parking lot and on the right a person explains. Text over: My neighbor knocked on my door and woke me up to tell me to move muy car bc it was raining.

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“Wow”: Neighbor knocks on woman’s door and says to move her car. She’s so glad she did

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

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Heavy rains, massive flooding in Dubai accused of being caused by cloud seeding gone wrong

Landis Wiedner is a Chicago-based writer and editor for Living Well With Epilepsy. She has written for NBCThink, the Independent, Wired and is finishing her funny memoir, &#8220;My Brain Tumor’s Boyfriend.&#8221;

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woman goes out into storm with umbrella, "when you accidentally go on a first date in a hurricane because you feel bad canceling last minute and he wants to go, remnants of hurricane ida

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‘No man on Earth has ever made a woman this wet’: TikToker goes on first date despite major flooding

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

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‘Nice dystopia you got there’: Grubhub worker spotted delivering food amid NYC floods sparks outrage

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