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

Rachel Kiley

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Viral Politics

“This is how the world ends”: Here’s how the internet is reacting to Elon Musk teasing “baby Grok AI” for kids

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.

Lindsey Weedston

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Culture

“Tried to start a riot in his first-grade class”: 19 parents who had to discipline their kids while secretly dying of laughter

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

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“My childhood self would’ve felt so seen”: Barbie expands representation with new Type 1 diabetes doll

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.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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Entertainment

“We saved Cheffy? Yay!!”: Tiny Chef creators say they’re “getting ready to turn the tiny cameras back on”

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

Braden Bjella

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Who is the “Indonesian aura farming boat kid” taking the internet by storm?

Whitney Jefferson is the Executive Editor of The Daily Dot. Previously, she worked at BuzzFeed, Jezebel, Gawker Media, and The Late Show with David Letterman. She&#8217;s written books for Adams Media, hosted shows on IFC and Sirius XM, and appeared on the Today Show, CNN, CBS, MTV, VH1, HLN, Extra, Entertainment Tonight, and Nightline.

Whitney Jefferson

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“Nickelodeon BROKE this man”: The internet rallies around canceled “Tiny Chef Show” series

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“Dystopian”: Kid races to buy Pokémon cards in viral video—but scalpers already got there

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“Her second time trying to convince me”: Woman’s dad passes in 2002. Then her 2-year-old tries to give her a message

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, Playboy, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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Gen Z parents are reportedly refusing to read to their kids because it’s “boring”

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

Natasha Dubash

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“A fee for a parent to be a parent?”: Mom says she was charged $45 for wanting to stay with her 6-year-old daughter at the hair salon

Laiken Neumann is a Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

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“Ruining it for the rest of us”: Target shopper catches woman trying to return kids’ clothes because her daughter outgrew them. What’s the real policy?

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Austin McBroom accuses ex-wife Catherine Paiz of hosting unlicensed Ayahuasca ceremonies around kids

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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‘Sending back today’: Woman receives a package containing swimwear for 1-year-old child. Then she’s shocked by what’s inside

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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Woman buys swing set from Sam’s Club. Then she looks at what’s inside the box

Vanessa St-Amand is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

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‘I had to look it up’: Mom demands answers after seeing new Play-Doh container

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