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Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

‘This is a 7-year-old Camry hybrid’: Car expert reveals the real reason he thinks you should avoid a hybrid

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.

Mustafa Gatollari

Three panel design with a man looking concered in the first panel, a Texas Roadhouse sign, and the last panel is a closeup of someone pointing to their watch.

‘Concepts of a plan’: Texas Roadhouse customer calls out special deal from 11am to 2pm. The restaurants don’t open until 3pm

Hope Talbot is a freelance journalist currently based in New York City. Her work has appeared in The Daily Express, Euronews, and Bristol24/7, to name a few.

Hope Talbot

single panel design with a background showing an American flag that with a gradient red to blue background. There is an overlay of the capital building as well. The main figure is Hulk Hogan.

Marco Rubio cabinet nomination kickstarts unironic Hulk Hogan for Senate push

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

Mikael Thalen

Pete Hegseth talking(l), Pete holding soap shaped like a grenade(r)

‘What does he need it for?’ Trump’s anti-hand washing Defense Secretary pick used to hawk tactical soap

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

Nina Hernandez

Two panel design with image one showing a woman mixing a very large container or lemonade, the 2nd panel is a close up of a lemonade in a mason jar style glass.

‘They have been doing that’: Event-goer catches ‘fresh-squeezed lemonade’ stand using supermarket juice and water from a garden hose

David Covucci was the senior politics and technology editor at the Daily Dot, covering the nexus between Washington and Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in Vice, the Huffington Post, Jezebel, Gothamist, and other publications.

David Covucci

Single panel design with a cut out of Elon Musk with his hands pressed together and against his face as we looks off and down in to the distance. He has a background of cryto coins behind him.

A crypto memelord fined by the SEC was the brainchild behind Trump and Musk’s DOGE initiative

Chevrolet sign(l), Woman with hand over her mouth and text that says "I just fked up my car"(c), Paint over Chevrolet logo and same text(r)

‘Clay bar before it gets worse’: Woman tries to spray-paint emblem on Chevrolet truck. Then she realizes she made a huge mistake

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

Elon Musk in a pink outfit(l), Donald Trump and Elon Musk as a woman holding each other(r)

Memes

What’s up with all those Elon Musk First Lady memes?

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Woman drinking soda(l) Circle K Gas Station(c) Cups at Gas Station(r)

‘Who buys soda from 7-Eleven anyway QT better’: Woman swears off gas station soda after spotting something unusual in Circle K machine

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

In-n-out store front(l), Woman talking(c), Hand over container with text that says "never asking in-n-out for extra peppers again"(r)

‘This is why I take my own jar of peppers’: In-N-Out customer warns against asking for extra peppers

Former GOP congressman’s $2.5 million GoFundMe trolled over his anti-Obamacare vote

Andrew Wyrich is the former newsletter editor at the Daily Dot. He previously served as the deputy tech editor. Andrew has written for USA Today, NorthJersey.com, and other newspapers and websites. His work has been recognized by the Society of the Silurians, Investigative Reporters &amp; Editors (IRE), and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).

Andrew Wyrich

Three screenshots of a woman closing a door. The Daily Dot newsletter web_crawlr logo is in the top left corner.

Newsletter: 🚽 Woman’s bizarre hotel bathroom baffles

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

Two panel design with a young woman talking to the camera in her car, the 2nd panel is of a Walmart shopping cart.

‘How old are you?’: Walmart shopper goes in for cold medicine. Then she gets to checkout

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

Two panel design with a woman talking to the camera in her car and a Subway sandwich sign in the other panel.

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