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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

Screenshots of the Statue of Liberty replica in Brazil toppling into a parking lot, a McDonald's sign visible behind it. Text overlay reads, "How it feels to be an American right now."

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“Foreshadowing”: The Statue of Liberty replica in Brazil toppled and everyone is calling it an omen

Trapped yoga influencers document Hurricane Melissa from their Jamaica villa

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“Going down gave me so much anxiety”: Trapped yoga influencers document Hurricane Melissa from their Jamaica villa

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

Susan LaMarca

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“Wait, that’s not washer fluid leakage?”: Subaru expert shares trick for driving in bad weather

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

first things to do to prepare for a flood

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“You have to use Sharpie”: Mom shares the first things she does during a flood to keep her kids and family safe on TikTok

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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“Is it just me?”: What’s going on with our weather apps, and is it tied to DOGE cuts?

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“This heat got everybody stripping”: Man shocked at how the “M’s” in his M&Ms melted off during a heat wave

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Denver weatherman crashes out on social media after saying “the Gulf of America” during forecast

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“The most awful nausea I’ve ever experienced”: Texans recommended to “avoid alcohol and caffeine” this summer

Woman stands outside of Circle K, stunned over Bonnaroo festival cancellation.

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“She paid for this, she can be upset”: Bonnaroo Music Festival-goers spotted crying in Circle K parking after it gets canceled, sparking divisive reactions

hurricane tiktok On the left is a rain-soaked parking lot and on the right a person explains. Text over: My neighbor knocked on my door and woke me up to tell me to move muy car bc it was raining.

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“Wow”: Neighbor knocks on woman’s door and says to move her car. She’s so glad she did

Screenshot of Tiktok user @letsdorealestate; Screenshot from Tiktok user @letsdorealestate of two Hail Protectors over cars.

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‘Park in the garage?’: Dallas man walks in neighborhood. Then he spots this device everyone’s using to protect their cars from hail storms

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

2 image split. Woman kneeling down my car with overlayed text that reads: "POV: You own a Toyota and it rains" on left. Toyota logo on car on right.

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‘I just got a used 2020 Corolla and mine does the same thing’: Woman shows what happens to her Toyota when it rains. Then she shows how to drain your car

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Tesla Cybertruck stuck in snow on left. Honda logo on car on right.

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‘The Honda Fit passing by’: Man spots Tesla Cybertruck driver stuck in the snow. Then he realizes why

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‘Learn from my mistake’: Woman survives after losing control of her vehicle in black ice. Now she’s sharing a tip that may save your life

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

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‘We got to make it out of February’: Woman asks Alexa what will happen on Sept. 4, 2025 in Florida. The response shocks her

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