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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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Bizarre AI generated ad stills show a green alien in a basketball jersey at a house party. Another still shows a weather man in a yellow jacket looking at the camera, next to a woman in distress holding her dog as they bear a wild hurricane.

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“We are beyond cooked”: This brand aired the first fully AI advertisement during the NBA Finals

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Entertainment

The stars of “The Librarians: The Next Chapter” revealed their online addictions and they might be your internet twins

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

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Susan LaMarca

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You can see the entire Fiji set—and all of the challenge locations—for “Survivor” on Google Maps

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

Nina Hernandez

photo collage image Jeff Probst the host of Surviivor announcing the cast of the 50th season.

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“Survivor” fans are stumped by Jeff Probst’s selections for “Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans”

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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Anna Good

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Culture

This subtle easter egg in “The Paper” is giving “The Office” fans a reason to hope

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The “Suits LA” cast has a group chat and it’s mostly roasting Stephen Amell’s smile

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.

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Lindsey Weedston

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Is ‘Ronald Grump’ to blame? ‘Sesame Street’ theory about Trump’s plan to  defund PBS takes hold online

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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‘Save public media’: Elmo says he was laid off from Sesame Street in now-deleted LinkedIn post (updated)

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Nathan Fielder starts backlash against Paramount+ after latest episode of “The Rehearsal” drops

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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Netflix cancels yet another beloved series, ‘Heartstopper.’ Is ending fan-favorite shows part of its success strategy?

Sabrina McCrear was 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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‘Why did I feel like I was just at work?’: Is HBO’s newest medical drama ‘The Pitt’ really that accurate? Experts weigh in

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The ‘I was born in the right generation’ meme celebrates your impeccable and cursed taste—15 of the best

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Morgan Wallen walking off ‘SNL’  inspires ‘Get me to God’s country’ meme

Kira Deshler is a former assistant newsletter editor at the Daily Dot. Kira received a Master&#8217;s in Media Studies from UT Austin and has previously written for sites like Slash Film and Looper. She runs her own Substack newsletter, Paging Dr. Lesbian, and is a member of GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.

Kira Deshler

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‘The Pitt’ is giving TV fans something to live for

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

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‘They sell these at Walmart. They sell these on Amazon’: Woman says she cut cable, Netflix, all her streaming services. Then she reveals what she got instead