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Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Woman warns against writing a will, says to leave this behind instead

‘You need to know about this’: Woman warns against writing a will, says to leave this behind instead

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Mechanic says he can’t work on your car because they’ve officially been locked out of computer systems

‘It has officially happened’: Mechanic says he can’t work on your car because they’ve officially been locked out of computer systems

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

Braden Bjella

Woman warns against the 50-cent dishes you can get at Target

‘The 50 cent trap’: Woman warns against the 50-cent dishes you can get at Target

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

showing off your room as a cool girl Three split of different women showing off their rooms

Here’s how to ‘show your room as a cool girl’ like the TikTok trend

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

Culture

TikTok couple Allie and Noah share—then quickly delete—post requesting ‘prayers’

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

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The pink Palm Springs shirt diva is defining the conversation

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 says she lost 2 pounds in 5 days through ‘Rice-zempic’ hack

‘I can’t believe it’: Woman says she lost 7 pounds in 7 days through ‘rice-zempic’ hack. What is it?

Woman catches male DoorDash driver lying about his gender on the app

‘Are you Brittany?’: Woman catches male DoorDash driver lying about his gender on the app

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

Woman with face paint(l+r), Disney logo on storefront(c)

‘They’re so inconsistent with their rules’: Guest says she was blocked from Disney Springs event because of her makeup (updated)

Wendy's(l), Woman talking(c), Nugget container(r)

‘You paid an extra dollar for the exact same nuggets and sauce’: Customer accuses Wendy’s of false advertising after ordering saucy chicken nuggets

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

Nina Hernandez

‘The shadiest thing I’ve ever seen’: Car buyer catches dealership changing price on final paperwork

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

Truck vehicle on fire burning in flames billowing smoke destroyed on roadway

‘It was so traumatic’: 5 nightmare car rental stories that’ll make you think twice

Woman talking(l+r), maui babe browning lotion(C)

‘That’s sun poisoning’: Customer issues warning to people who use Maui Babe Browning Lotion

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

Woman talking(l+r), Woman with tote bag(c)

‘I’m cooked’: Woman warns against tote bags after noticing something about her back

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Woman talking(l+R), Kenny Rodriguez from Love Island(c)

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