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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.

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“Walmart just called ICE on me”: What’s going on with the TikTok videos of workers claiming they were fired by Walmart and Target?

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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Jessica? Ashley? Kelsey? The search for the best name to represent a millennial “Karen” is on, and no one is safe

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“Orange is the New Black” actor details experiencing homelessness while acting on the show: “Never be jealous of anyone, ever”

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Ms. Rachel is “not comfortable working with anyone who hasn’t spoken out about Gaza,” encourages other celebrities to take action

Cache Roberts is a beauty writer and reality TV junkie who lives for a good product launch and an even better plot twist. She’s the writer behind the What the Beauty newsletter and voice behind What The Reality podcast, where beauty meets drama, weekly. When she’s not testing blushes, she’s probably live commenting a reunion episode on TikTok.

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“The league has bigger issues”: WNBA star Sophie Cunningham fined $500 for TikTok making fun of referees

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“Not to be super messy, but…”: Vivan Wilson says she turned down an offer to appear in a Jubilee video

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“The audacity is crazy”: Jack Schlossberg calls out Ryan Murphy for  profiting off of tragedies—including his own family’s

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