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The Daily Dot

Nate Wolf is a reporter based in New York City. His work has appeared in the Chief, InsuranceNewsNet, and Deadspin.

Nate Wolf

Photo of JFK on top of redacted JFK files over red background

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Promised release of JFK files has Trump supporters bracing for disappointment

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

Mikael Thalen

Photo collage image of Clint Hill in the 60 Minutes interview, the CIA seal, and a scene from the JFK assassination film.

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‘How convenient’: Death of elderly JFK Secret Service agent draws coverup claims as file release looms

Ilana Gordon is a culture and entertainment writer based in Los Angeles.
Ilana&#8217;s writing has been featured in places like: the A.V. Club, the Takeout, Atlas Obscura, Huffington Post, McSweeney&#8217;s Internet Tendency, the Belladonna Comedy, Reductress, Mashable, the Second City Network, RedEye Chicago, ART + marketing, the Muse, Dose and OMGFacts.

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2 panel image: on the left is Jack Schlossberg and on the right is Andrew Schulz.

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Culture

Why does Jack Schlossberg keep coming for comedian Andrew Schulz?

Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

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A screenshot of a tweet from user @mikenelson586 that reads "Guys, I got a leaked copy of the JFK files that are rumored to be released soon. Underneath the tweet is a photo of President Trump signing an executive order.

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Memes

JFK files declassified: conspiracy theorists rejoice while memes run wild

A group of QAnon believers gathered at Dealey Plaza in Dallas for a JFK Jr. event

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QAnon believers think they saw many dead celebs at the JFK Jr. rally

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QAnon followers believe this guy is JFK Jr.—and people online can’t stop laughing

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