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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

‘Why was I never told?’: Mom lets son have all his paperwork now that he’s an adult. Then he finds a missing poster

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

Two panel design with a close up of a woman with make up smeared on her eyes, next to an image of mascara being applied to eyelashes

‘If you’re here, is Gotham safe?’: Woman buys L’Oréal Telescopic Mascara. Then she tries to take it off

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

Nina Hernandez

Side by side images of a shelf of Ben and Jerry's ice cream, the exterior of a Target store and user @casia.mac from their Tiktok.

‘Try a Dollar General’: Target shopper demands answers after taking a look at Ben & Jerry’s section (updated)

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

‘Can you come back in?’: Man gets Chrysler back from dealership. Then he receives a call

Side by side photos of McDonald's mascots Grimace and Uncle O'Grimacey with a tweet from @BokononsProphet that reads "Uncle O’Grimacey was just released from prison after his sentence for bombing British soldiers."

Culture

‘Justice for O’Grimacey’: The Shamrock Shake is back—and so are the wild rumors about Uncle O’Grimacey

Rebecca Leib

‘Look at the 3-fingered man’: Marvel says AI wasn’t used in ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ posters, but fans point to ‘obvious’ signs

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

Screenshot of Tiktok user @clarencewhite next to a photo of a Costco pepperoni pizza.

‘I just got kicked out’: Costco shopper tries to buy a slice of pizza. Then a worker intervenes

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @te_erika in front of a photo of Onijah Robinson in Pakistan; Screenshot of Onijah Robinson from a press conference in Pakistan; Screenshot of Tiktok user @shey.luh in front of a detailed whiteboard ; A screenshot of a tweet from user @DefiantLs that reads "NY woman allegedly flown to Pakistan to meet and marry a teenager. She now wants $100,000 from the government after the teen’s parents objected."

Everyone’s obsessed with Onijah Robinson, the American woman who flew to Pakistan to meet her teen lover, got dumped, and held a press conference demanding $100K

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

Amara Thomas

Woman talking with text "just out here getting scammed left & right"(l), Skippy PB Mini bags(r)

‘What is this?’: Woman buys Skippy Brand Peanut Butter Mini bite packs. Then she sees what’s inside

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

A birthday cake. The Daily Dot newsletter web_crawlr image is in the bottom left corner.

Newsletter: 🎂 ‘Insulting’ AI birthday text

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

2 panel image: on the left a person adds spaghetti noodles to a boiling pot of water and on the right a person explains.

‘Did you know?’: Woman uses tap water to make spaghetti. Then she learns something shocking

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

Braden Bjella

3 panel image: in the middle is a Carvana car store and on the sides a person explains.

‘They don’t tell you until you’ve signed’: Couple isn’t happy with their Tesla Model Y. Then they try to trade it in for a Ford Mustang Mach-E at Carvana

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

Mikael Thalen

Reddit blocks White People Twitter forum after Musk says DOGE posts broke the law

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

Nate Wolf

‘This is America last’: MAGA vocally breaks with Trump over plan to redevelop Gaza

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

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