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Kira Deshler is a former assistant newsletter editor at the Daily Dot. Kira received a Master&#8217;s in Media Studies from UT Austin and has previously written for sites like Slash Film and Looper. She runs her own Substack newsletter, Paging Dr. Lesbian, and is a member of GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.

Kira Deshler

Ex-girlfriend’s smart thermostat revenge

Newsletter: 🌡️ Ex-girlfriend’s smart thermostat revenge

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘I didn’t know you could just do that’: Driver installs CarPlay, reverse camera on 10-year-old Mazda 3. How easy is it? And should you DIY?

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

A screenshot of a tweet about the LSAT test. Students take a test in the background.

‘Is this question easy or difficult to you?’: This LSAT reading comprehension question is breaking brains

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.

Tiffanie Drayton

‘Laughing in Android’: Woman wears Apple Watch to take the trash out. Then she takes a look at it

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

3 panel image: on the left a person explaining, in the middle the Shell gas station logo, and on the right a gas pump touch screen.

‘Now the folks across the street can see you put $2 in’: Man demands answers after seeing the new gas pumps at Shell

Woman shares how to get the best discounts using target app(l) Target Store Sign(c) Target Phone App(r)

‘I’m gonna hit ‘Change’’: Shopper reveals Target app hack to buy products at cheaper prices

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

man shares how to properly use vehicle heat feature(l) Hand placed above car vent(r)

‘Just let me do my psychological thing’: Mechanic shares common mistake you are probably making when it comes to your car’s heater

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

Man with background of red closed doors(l)

Main Character of the Week: The disaster prepper trying to save your life

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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‘Pay attention’: Dollar Tree shopper issues warning to people who buy items in plain packaging from the store

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

‘Leave her alone’: Man tells wife extended warranty is a ‘scam,’ not to get it at the dealership. Then the dealership worker steps in

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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‘As a frequent Nothing Bundt Cakes eater…’: Woman buys White Chocolate Raspberry Cake. Then she notices something only a true Nothing Bundt Cakes fan would notice

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

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‘You can just tell immediately’: Dentist shares the one thing all his top patients do

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‘I did this but got a week off!’: Woman shares hack to getting ‘a few days’ off work. Does it work?

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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‘Thanks bro’: Expert shows faded headlight. Then he shows little-known DIY trick to fix it

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

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