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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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“Leave them alone”: Why the Irish YouTuber who visited an isolated Indonesian “cannibal” tribe for views is so dangerous for all involved

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

Left: Hand holding toothbrush with toothpaste under streaming sink water, caption overlay reads "Buy two tubes of toothpaste." Right: Woman's hand holding phone on wooden counter, vegetables and fruit sit on the table above. Caption overlay reads "Leave your phones in the kitchen after work."

19 marriage hacks women say they wish they knew on day one

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

“You couldn’t even stay on key”: Lizzo goes back and forth with a fan after being called out for singing off-key in TikTok singing trend

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

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“Don’t need AI”: Green Day’s tour update on Instagram pokes fun at Will Smith’s controversial AI-generated tribute to his fans

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

There might not be a “song of the summer” this year, but these TikTok hits fill the void

“Turn this up!!”: Class action lawsuit filed by Amazon customers who discovered they don’t own the media they “bought”

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Entertainment

Producer explains how YouTube and 20-year-olds are a key part to the “KPop Demon Hunters” success

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

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Culture

From HVAC to pest control, these 17  industries are booming, despite what people may think

“You lot need to find peace”: Brave train rider approaches people who use speakerphone in public

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Left: Newly wedded couple: Man's hands puts ring on bride's finger. Right: Tweet reading "Honeymoon funds are extremely tacky, I think I’m with the boomers on this one unfortunately…"

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“Leave them alone”: Why the Irish YouTuber who visited an isolated Indonesian “cannibal” tribe for views is so dangerous for all involved

19 marriage hacks women say they wish they knew on day one

“You couldn’t even stay on key”: Lizzo goes back and forth with a fan after being called out for singing off-key in TikTok singing trend

“Don’t need AI”: Green Day’s tour update on Instagram pokes fun at Will Smith’s controversial AI-generated tribute to his fans

There might not be a “song of the summer” this year, but these TikTok hits fill the void

“Turn this up!!”: Class action lawsuit filed by Amazon customers who discovered they don’t own the media they “bought”

Producer explains how YouTube and 20-year-olds are a key part to the “KPop Demon Hunters” success

From HVAC to pest control, these 17 industries are booming, despite what people may think

“You lot need to find peace”: Brave train rider approaches people who use speakerphone in public

Is asking for honeymoon funds instead of a gift registry tacky? Millennials and boomers are having a heated debate

“Best thing I ever did”: 19 people share how quitting social media helped their mental health

“It’s like finding out Santa isn’t real”: Carnival cruise-goer shocked to find pre-wrapped towel animals under his bed

What are shoulder plushies? The latest Disney adult trend, explained

“I should have known better”: Woman claims her matcha obsession sent her to the hospital. What happened?

“Very close to the sun”: Fans say Alex Garland’s knowledge of “Elden Ring” proves he’s fit to direct the film