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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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Jessica Chastain speaks out after Apple  pulls series about extremist online communities: “I wish this show wasn’t so relevant, unfortunately it is”

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

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Left: Man in glasses looking at the camera, text overlay reads "I'm starting the Alt-Left pipeline." Right: Shirtless jacked man in a gym under text caption reading, "Welcome to the alt-left."

Culture

“Swolecialism”: Gym bros are building an “alt-left pipeline” on TikTok to counter the alt-right

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Rebekah Harding

“I am heartbroken”: A scam inviting people onto Amy Poehler’s podcast is running rampant—here’s how to avoid being scammed

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Left: Skyline Smiles Yelp page. Right: Dr. Harleen Grewal, the Maga Dentist, in blue scrubs during an interview.

Viral Politics

A “MAGA Dentist” is getting review-bombed on Yelp after joking about treating non-Trump patients differently

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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“Her eyes were so pretty before”: Woman’s eye color change surgery goes viral

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Before and after of a man going from overweight to jacked. Caption overlay on both images reads, "heard we were showing our husband's glow up."

“Respectfully, jaw dropped”: The “husband glow-up” trend has wives bragging and the internet thirsting

It’s “Fat Bear Week”—what to know about the social media holiday

Left: Alexandra Grant, Keanu Reeves at the Ballerina World Premiere at TCL Chinese Theater IMAX on June 3, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. Right: AI-generated wedding photo of Keanu Reeves and his girlfriend Alexandra Grant holding up their hands with visible wedding bands.

“Fake news”: Keanu Reeves’ girlfriend Alexandra Grant tells fans to beware AI fakes after wedding rumor

“Families deserve facts, not fear”: Autistic Netflix star Dani Bowman hits back at Trump and RFK Jr.’s Tylenol claim

“It can only good happen”: Trump’s latest word salad becomes an instant meme

Left: Table laden with green plates and kiwis, people gathered around. Right: Hand holding half-eaten kiwi.

“Only in SF”: San Franciscans are furiously defending their kiwi party from the jokes

Woman stuck in the tube of a water slide on a cruise ship.

“I’d die of a panic attack immediately”: Woman gets trapped in cruise ship waterslide and people are calling it their worst nightmare

Left: Grand Theft Auto 5 character Trevor Philips. Right: Trevor’s actor, Steven Ogg says he doesn’t care about GTA 6 and that he didn’t even play GTA 5.

“Condescending and rude”: GTA fans pile on Trevor actor Steven Ogg after viral interview

Left: Black man in yellow suit behind a tree rubbing his hands together meme under caption reading, "Every lawyer working for Tylenol tonight." Right: Tylenol Come and Take it under the lone star.

Memes

25 of the best memes clowning the idea that Tylenol causes autism

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Jessica Chastain speaks out after Apple pulls series about extremist online communities: “I wish this show wasn’t so relevant, unfortunately it is”