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Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

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Eric Adams accused of changing phone passcode after learning of FBI investigation

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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‘Bout to share the same jail cell’: NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ praise of Diddy resurfaces after indictment

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Rumors that Rainforest Cafe will open in NYC has the internet tracking down clues: ‘please let it be true’

Aimée Lutkin was a freelance writer for the Daily Dot.

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‘The VP hopeful pageant walk’: Big name conservatives are simping outside Trump’s NYC trial as election nears

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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‘I’m really trying not to cry’: Black woman hit by NYC puncher says she was treated differently than white victims

Tricia Crimmins is a Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election. She can be found on Twitter at @TriciaCrimmins.

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‘Spot the difference’: Biden’s NYC celebrity fundraiser slammed as Trump attends wake for slain NYPD cop

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‘I agree 100% with her’: Woman shares if she has to go up to counter to order, she won’t tip. Here’s why

Allie Hayes is an experienced pop culture writer and editor based in New England. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her reading a romance novel, obsessively watching pro wrestling, or taking blurry photos of her two adorable cats.

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‘We don’t like you’: Residents of the Bronx are taking issue with a viral clip of Jennifer Lopez talking about growing up on ‘the block’

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

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‘You arrested a cosplayer’: NYPD roasted for bragging about ‘Final Fantasy’ prop gun confiscation

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Dilbert guy cancels trips to New York as ‘Shark Tank’ investor, random truckers push boycott over $355 million Trump fine

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