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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

‘Have fun with your rubber duckies.’: Woman buys Jeep Cherokee. Then it stops working 6 weeks later

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

Culture

‘Funeral director here’: Experts fact-check dude who said women will die alone with their cats

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

‘I had to record this’: Woman goes to Guitar Center. Then she notices something shocking in the parking lot

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

hand holding Water Bottle(l) Dollar Tree Store Logo(c) Man checking items at dollar tree(r)

‘Don’t be fooled‘: Shopper issues warning to Dollar Tree customers who buy water bottles, other items at store

woman looking disappointed(l) Cheesecake Factory Sign(r)

‘If I didn’t say anything…’: Cheesecake Factory customer orders plain ‘98-cent’ spaghetti noodles. Then she gets the check

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

Did Elon Musk burn Laura Loomer’s blue check for calling him a ‘stage 5 clinger?’

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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‘Yup needs no explanation’: Expert inspects $1.6 million home built in 2022. Then he quickly finds 16 things that are totally busted

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

Braden Bjella

3 panel image: on the left is a photo of the car with the text over: "Available 2024 Grand Highlander Limited HV". In the middle is the Cadillac sign at an auto dealership, and on the right a person climbs into the back seat of a car.

‘Bought a brand new Cadillac XT6 for 60K out the door, Toyota trippin’: Dealership on blast for price on 2024 Grand Highlander

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‘It’s always a TREK to find someone with a key’: Walmart needs help with locked item. Then they wait 45 minutes for this low-cost household item

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.

Alexandra Samuels

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‘Saving this for when I need it’: Ugg owner shares little-known use of dry shampoo

3 panel image: on the sides a person explains, text over says, "Do Not Buy A Home Yet!", and in the middle is a For Sale sign in front of a house.

‘I’ve been on Zillow’: Expert says it’s the worst time to buy a home in U.S. history. Is he right?

A politician stands in front of a group of people with his hand raised to swear, but his other hand is behind his back with his fingers crossed. Text over says, "2024, The Year in Review." Political fails 2024.

👎 The 10 worst political fails of 2024

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‘This may shock you guys’: Farmer reveals the truth about store-bought apples

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

Nina Hernandez

‘SCARES ME EVERYTIME’: Jeep driver gets behind the wheel. Then she’s shocked by what this button does

Vanessa St-Amand was 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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