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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.

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26 unhinged money-saving hacks for people too poor for sanity

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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“The oligarch of YouTube”: The internet reacts to reports of MrBeast becoming a billionaire

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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23andMe sale reveals what your genetic data is worth. It’s less than you think

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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“They learned from Walmart”: Home Depot won’t raise prices due to tariffs, leadership says

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

Nina Hernandez

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Costco silently changed its payment options. It may make you buy more

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

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“That was really shady”: Woman calls out DoorDash for charging her after promoting $75 off deal at Ulta. She’s not alone

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Costco places restrictions on customers buying gold—all because of this viral reselling scheme

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‘We weren’t allowed to tell them’: Worker quits job at bank. Then she reveals how you’re probably using Apple Cash in a way that could get you banned for life

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‘There are some exceptions here’: The Social Security Administration is issuing payments that can reach up to $5,108. Here’s how to know if you’re getting a check

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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‘I don’t even have that much in there’: Woman buys 1 drink from bar. Then she checks her bank account

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‘LinkedIn, here I come’: Target worker earns a raise. Then he gets his check

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

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‘And Toyota is already overpriced’: Toyota dealership salesman shares which models will be affected by the tariffs. Here’s what you can do about it

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.

Steve Ecker

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‘Just buy a new printer’: Woman goes to Staples for HP printer ink. Then she sees the price tags

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‘Buy now pay later on a seafood boil is crazy’: Woman warns against using Klarna for DoorDash orders. Then she reveals why it’s a bad idea

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

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