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Caiwei Chen is a reporter who covers tech, the internet, and society. Her work has been seen in publications including Wired, Rolling Stone, Protocol, Rest of World, and more. She is more online than she would like to admit.

Caiwei Chen

Three split of different Ethan Stone memes

TikTok’s viral ‘genetically enhanced’ husband is part of content farming effort by Chinese novel apps

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

Woman talking(l), Hands holding frozen seafood(r)

‘We gotta talk about it’: Expert warns why you should always buy frozen seafood

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Woman making face with text that says "sooo who was gonna tell me savagexfenty was charging me $60 a month to be a member. I bought a bra there once."(l), Savage x Fenty logo on phone(r)

‘Charging me $60 A MONTH’: Woman buys just 1 Savage X Fenty bra. Then she gets charged again

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

Jeep Wrangler in repair store(l) Nissan Dealer Sign(c) Jeep Wrangler lifted in mechanic shop(r)

‘We’ve had like 5 Jeeps this week at Kia’: Nissan dealership worker says drivers keep bringing their Jeeps in for work. Why?

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

Braden Bjella

three panel design with a woman speaking to the camera is one, a purple themed tree in the center and a Walmart store in the 3rd.

‘I thought the random $60 charge for carrots on my receipt was bad’: Woman warns about shopping at Walmart after discovering $665 mystery charge on her receipt

Woman holding deer figurine(l), HomeGoods storefront(c), Woman holding baguette candle and text that says "i found this baguette candle"(r)

‘Our entire cat line just restocked’: Couple demands answers after finding baguette candle and surprising deer figurine at HomeGoods

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

Do you have negative aura?

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

Man talking with text that says "The 5 Careers Disappearing the fastest" - "If you wanna know which jobs are on the up and up"(l), Hands typing on keyboard(c), Same man and same first text - second text says "a 21.1% decrease"(r)

‘A 21.1% decrease’: Expert says this common office job is going the way of the dinosaur. That’s just the start

Trolli Gummi Pop box(l), Woman talking(c), Walmart sign(r)

‘I practically work at Walmart’: Shopper demands answers after finding Trolli Gummi Pops boxed up

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

Man holding Mic(l) Nissan Dealer Sign(c) Nissan Rogue(r)

‘Overpriced, underpowered’: Expert accuses Nissan of taking advantage of drivers with the Rogue

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Man talking(l), Coffee being made(c), Hand holding bag of celtic sea salt and text that says "how to make amazing coffee"(r)

‘No Keurig’: Expert says you should use Celtic Sea Salt for an ‘amazing’ cup of coffee at home. You just need a Mr. Coffee

Amazon HQ(l), Woman talking with text that says "Reasons why I don't like working at Amazon"(c), Bathroom stalls(r)

‘I just come to work’: Amazon worker gets 7-minute restroom break. There’s just one problem

Woman Share issues with her Stanley Cup(l) Pink Stanley Cup(r)

‘This is how my love for Stanley ends’: Woman issues warning on Stanley cups after seeing what happened to her $60 tumbler less than 1 month later

‘House by Fischer Price’: Contractor nails fake stone onto house, says it’s ‘literally plastic’

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TikTok