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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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‘Benefit does not outweigh the risk’: Expert issues warning for anyone who uses Tamiflu

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’m so scared now because I use a glass straw everyday’: Woman issues warning about glass straws—from the hospital

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‘Here’s the bad news’: Expert shares which eggs to buy if you’re concerned about bird flu

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

Expert issues warning about public bathrooms

‘I already have anxiety about bathrooms u just upped it’: Woman issues warning about public bathrooms. Is there anything you can do about it?

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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‘I’m not using AirPods no more’: Man issues radiation warning over Apple AirPods. Then he puts this scanner to her head and proves it

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‘I need you to beware’: Expert warns against using 2 pillows when you sleep. Here’s why

Sabrina McCrear was a trending intern for the Daily Dot. A senior at Howard University, she’s majoring in journalism with a minor in biology, combining her passions for storytelling and healthcare advocacy. As editor-in-chief of Howard’s 101 Magazine, McCrear leads the charge in producing dynamic, engaging content. She’s written consumer advice pieces on maternal health, fetal well-being, and preventive medicine. Dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, she’s paving the way for a future in healthcare communication and advocacy.

Sabrina McCrear

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‘They not supposed to be doing that!’: Woman says pedicures ‘ruined’ her feet. It’s because nail salons use this illegal tool

Side by side photos of a man blowing his nose at a desk and a screenshot from @rubin_allergy's Tiktok.

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‘It could potentially cause some damage’: Expert shares the right way to blow your nose. You’re probably doing it wrong

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.

Tiffanie Drayton

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‘I’ve tried to tell my doctor this’: Expert issues warning to anyone who gets mammograms—and shares what tests you should get instead

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘Is Costco Lying?!’: Woman buys Alkaline water from Costco. Then she reads the fine print

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘No wonder Barebells taste like candy bars’: Woman eats 6 Barebells Protein Bars in 1 day. Then she finds out the truth about them

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

Katherine Huggins

Donald Trump, RFK Jr, Mike Pence with tweet from mike pence "President Trump was right the first time...Senators, vote no on RFK Jr."

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Mike Pence drops supercut of Trump bashing RFK Jr. as confirmation hearing kicks off

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‘What business do they have adding this to a lotion?’: Man can’t sleep. Then he reads the fine print on his moisturizer

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.

Tangie Mitchell

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‘I was on life support for seven days’: Woman gets tooth pulled. Then she has to have open-heart surgery

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

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Rachel Kiley

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