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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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‘It’s not just Amazon’: Woman warns Amazon shoppers to look at these details before buying. It could save you time and money

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

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‘Donny Two Dolls’: Trump’s out-of-touch comment on the economy is getting meme’d—20 of the best

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

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‘If I didn’t have the discount…’: Man buys 3 gallons of paint at Sherwin-Williams. Then he goes to buy more 3 months later

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

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Is an ‘anti-Trump hissy fit’ to blame for Conservatives’ shocking loss in Canada?

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David Covucci

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Karoline Leavitt seethes at Amazon over report it planned to show consumers just how much tariffs were costing them

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Meme History: Tariff memes

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Mazda set to stop U.S. production on this popular model. Here’s what that means for you 

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Times are tight. Here are 26 genius hacks for your unloved skincare products

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‘So glad I ordered stuff last week’: Temu and Shein confirm price increases amid tariffs. Here’s what happens next

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‘They rob you blind and you thank them for it’: While Americans argue about tariffs, Chinese influencers are bragging about how good they have it on TikTok

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‘Build your own manufacturing’: Trump-voting business owner stung by tariffs savaged after asking for ways to keep company afloat

Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

Katka Lapelosa

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Japan’s biggest meme right now: Trolling America’s oversized cars

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

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China’s official X accounts go scorched earth on Trump tariffs

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Benny Johnson slammed for stock market praise days after telling fans ‘losing money means nothing’

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