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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘I don’t understand why Amazon drivers pull into the driveway, FedEx, UPS, and USPS don’t’: Woman says Amazon driver got stuck in her driveway. Then she goes out to check on her

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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‘A lot of people think…’: Expert shares the right way to warm up modern cars. It’s not how you think

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‘This is not normal y’all’: Woman demands answers after seeing new HVAC filter, issues warning for those living where there’s fog

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‘Are you kidding me?’: Man issues warning to people who will be in the ‘Deep South’ on Jan. 3-4. Here’s why

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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‘I always keep a bottle in my vehicle’: Driver reveals little-known use for rubbing alcohol. Does it work?

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

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‘My husband is now a domestic terrorist’: Vets responding to Helene furious over FEMA’s misleading ‘armed militia’ report

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.

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‘There’s nothing we can do’: Woman calls out Airbnb after host wouldn’t refund their stay during hurricane

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Weather Channel ad featuring woman in keffiyeh causes absolute meltdown

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‘This is so creative omg’: Florida woman shares hack to know if your power went out amid Hurricane Milton—and for how long

David Covucci was the senior politics and technology editor at the Daily Dot, covering the nexus between Washington and Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in Vice, the Huffington Post, Jezebel, Gothamist, and other publications.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene doubles down on government weather control theory in face of Helene backlash

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Marjorie Taylor Greene insinuates Hurricane Helene was a government-orchestrated attack on U.S. citizens

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Hurricane Helene’s secret aims

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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‘I passed out once’: Worker says Target is shutting off A/C during the hottest times of day to save money

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All about corn sweat: Here’s why the crop can make the Midwest region so muggy

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‘Might’ve just saved my life’: Driver shares hack for seeing road lines better in the rain

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