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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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“It usually takes me $60 to fill my tank”: Woman fills up her car’s gas tank “the slow way.” Then she sees how much further it’ll take her

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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Benson Boone sings on stage. Crumbl Cookies signage at storefront. Benson Boone's Moonbeam Crumbl cookie floats above a pedestal, with a colorful yellow and purple icing.

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“I was expecting to hate it”: Benson Boone now has his own Crumbl Cookie. Here’s what fans think about it

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“Trader Joe’s employee here!”: Shopper goes through June Shine canned margarita box to pick out flavors she wants at Trader Joe’s. Is that allowed?

Creator of the Hawk Tuah meme Haliey Welch sits in front of a mic, across from comedian Whitney Cummings as they record an episode of "Talk Tuah."

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“#NotMyHailey”: Slurs dropped at “Talk Tuah” live taping as event descends into chaos

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“Now I know to specify”: Homeowners leave “free” items in front yard. It backfires

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

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“It’s sealed. It’s from 1991”: Woman buys house for only $97,000. Then she stumbles upon a “Narnia dresser”

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Singer Nezza gets told she can’t sing the Spanish Star Spangled Banner at the LA Dodger stadium. She does it anyway

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

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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“Ghosted…literally”: Her father died. She still hasn’t told his mistress of 30 years

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

Braden Bjella

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“He just single-handedly ended racism”: Why is everyone talking about Tyler, the 20-year-old who sang Keith Sweat’s “Nobody” on a Carnival Cruise?

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, Playboy, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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“You just can’t be a silly goose in America anymore”: 16-year-old California track star stripped of title after celebrating her win. Here’s why the CIF disqualified her

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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Luigi Mangione lists the things he’s grateful for on his 27th birthday. They include letters, “Latinas,” and memes

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“Dystopian”: Kid races to buy Pokémon cards in viral video—but scalpers already got there

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“Getting $300+ each for them”: People are reselling Sydney Sweeney’s bathwater soap for hundreds on eBay

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“Not the sippy cup”: Coco Gauff explains that the French Open trophy you see on TV isn’t the one champions go home with

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