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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.

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Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

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‘I was violently ill’: Costco shopper says this popular item may be contaminated

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

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Costco Food Recall

‘You’re only telling me this now?’: Costco shopper receives email that southwest wraps have been recalled due to listeria—4 months later

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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Woman says you’re probably using Lysol wipes wrong

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‘NOBODY TOLD ME NOTHING’: Woman says you’re probably using Lysol wipes wrong

Allyson Waller is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and has written for other publications such as the New York Times and the Miami Herald. Outside of the journalism world, some of her joys include delving into book recommendations from TikTok, listening to pop culture podcasts, and playing with her dog, Theo.

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‘I saved some lives that day’: Man catches medical student in blatant racism while on a date—then shared video evidence with her school

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

Braden Bjella

Rude Doctor

‘That is so freaky and inappropriate’: Rude doctor makes patient cry—and then calls her from blocked number at 9pm after she gave him a negative Yelp review

Woman issues warning on microblading after it caused an unexpected change to her eyebrows

Microblading

‘I tell all my clients … never do it!’: Woman issues warning on microblading after it caused an unexpected change to her eyebrows

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.

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Doctor says 'environmentally-friendly' straws are not as safe as you think

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Doctor says ‘environmentally-friendly’ straws are not as safe as you think

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

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Microbiologist says you should never eat reheated rice

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‘You’re putting yourself at risk’: Microbiologist says you should never eat reheated rice. Here’s why

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

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‘GIRL I WAS JUST SCAMMED’: Woman pays $500 a month for dental insurance. She’s shocked when she learns out-of-pocket cost to fix 1 tooth

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

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Former President Donald Trump over background of red spots

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‘SyphilisDon’ trends as speculation over inexplicable cuts on Trump’s hand grows

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

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‘He doesn’t look well’: Video of Trump’s ‘dragging’ right leg sparks accusations of hidden health concern

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

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Woman says she was the victim of dental insurance fraud—by her own dentist

Dental Insurance Fraud

‘Pretty sure this happened to me’: Woman says she was the victim of dental insurance fraud—by her own dentist

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‘Are you telling me that gum is the medicine for my heartburn?’: Doctor shares life hacks she learned after becoming an MD

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