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Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer for the Daily Dot. She graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

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Changes are coming to 650 Walmart locations. What are these ‘stores of the future’?

Makalah Wright is a writer for the Daily Dot. She has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

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‘We need answers!’: Publix customer grabs Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Then she sees the Seriously Sharp

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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‘Any reason why you used the horn?’: Women get in Waymo, press the horn. Then they get a phone call

Sabrina McCrear is a trending intern for the Daily Dot. A senior at Howard University, she’s majoring in journalism with a minor in biology, combining her passions for storytelling and healthcare advocacy. As editor-in-chief of Howard’s 101 Magazine, McCrear leads the charge in producing dynamic, engaging content. She’s written consumer advice pieces on maternal health, fetal well-being, and preventive medicine. Dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, she’s paving the way for a future in healthcare communication and advocacy.

Sabrina McCrear

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‘Who is telling you to buy these?’: Walmart shopper goes to checkout with 7 gift cards. Then, an employee sends her to customer service.

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘What a shame’: Costco’s food court is raising prices. Is the beloved $1.50 hot dog combo safe?

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‘Someone get JD Vance’: The Vatican just announced the new pope. Here’s how the internet is reacting to the first American pontiff

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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Home Depot quietly removes DEI section from website

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.

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‘Chicken Alfredo Boomerang Music’ is the latest hyper-specific music insult

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‘I would’ve left 40 mins ago’: Man goes to Mercedes-Benz dealership. No one comes over to help him.

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‘That’s not the only thing that’s gonna change in price today’: Customer catches Home Depot and DeWalt reps changing prices in store. Their ‘best-seller’ went up by over $100

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Amazon’s robotaxi company Zoox recalls driverless software after crash

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

Laiken Neumann is a Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

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‘Gotta make the customers think’: Lowe’s worker shares how she tricks customers when they ask for help

Ramon Ramirez is the managing editor, and formerly the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

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‘I waited’: Houston man orders Cybertruck. Then Tesla tries to sell him this one

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and the investigative editor of the Daily Dot&#8217;s Hi-Res division. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

Claire Goforth

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