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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

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‘We got to make it out of February’: Woman asks Alexa what will happen on Sept. 4, 2025 in Florida. The response shocks her

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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‘I often sent funds to women’: Matt Gaetz’s preemptive defense against House Ethics report raises lots of eyebrows

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GoFundMe donors flock to woman accused of using ‘deny, defend, depose’ on insurance call

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‘Consider leaving’: MAGA lawmaker angling for House says it’s ‘bombs away’ for Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib

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‘Senator’: Fervent Matt Gaetz stans envision swift comeback—with a boost from Ron DeSantis

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and investigative editor. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

Claire Goforth

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‘They’re whipping us with our money’: Experts say DeSantis is using state money to ‘illegally’ oppose abortion, legal weed

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

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‘What if you’re putting water in your tank’: Woman pumps gas even though machine says ‘NO GAS.’ Here’s what happens

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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‘As an insurance agent, I approve of this message’: Expert shares how windstorm insurance is a scam amid hurricane season

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

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‘We are literally about to get a hurricane today’: Man catches Volkswagen dealership selling cars in Florida as storm draws near

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.

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‘It’s going to be nearly impossible for us’: Homeowner’s insurance removes hurricane coverage a week after Helene. There’s another hurricane days away

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

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AI images from Milton flood the internet after the storm hits

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‘Heartbreaking images out of Florida’ meme uses AI alligators, Goofy to riff on conservatives duped by fake Helene photo

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Lieutenant Dan survived Hurricane Milton—now the internet’s trying to cancel him

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‘Probably posting from Manhattan’: Caroline Calloway’s claim she survived Hurricane Milton draws scrutiny

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‘This is so creative omg’: Florida woman shares hack to know if your power went out amid Hurricane Milton—and for how long

Ron DeSantis and Mark Robinson over North Carolina flag

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Will DeSantis’ Helene efforts save North Carolina GOP from Mark Robinson’s scandal?

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