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Sabrina McCrear was a trending intern for the Daily Dot. A senior at Howard University, she’s majoring in journalism with a minor in biology, combining her passions for storytelling and healthcare advocacy. As editor-in-chief of Howard’s 101 Magazine, McCrear leads the charge in producing dynamic, engaging content. She’s written consumer advice pieces on maternal health, fetal well-being, and preventive medicine. Dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, she’s paving the way for a future in healthcare communication and advocacy.

Sabrina McCrear

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‘Then everyone on the plane starts doing it’: Water on a Spirit Airlines flight costs $4.89. Then customers use this unique trick to get it for free

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

‘Be for real’: Woman spots Blackstone grill at Walmart for $97. Then the worker has to ask the manager if it can be sold at that price

2 panel image, on the left a person smirks and on the right is an empty sports bar.

‘PLEASE GIVE ME A CUP’: Customers visit a ‘millennial’ burger place. Then they see what they’re serving drinks in

Hope Talbot is a freelance journalist currently based in New York City. Her work has appeared in The Daily Express, Euronews, and Bristol24/7, to name a few.

Hope Talbot

Screenshot of a tweet from @WilliamYang120: "I, along with more than 1000 colleagues at @VOANews, were forced to put on leave indefinitely yesterday. While we have been bracing for this to happen, the suddenness of this development was still shocking to all of us." with the reply from @chenweihua: "Good to know many who made a living by badmouthing and smearing China are likely to be jobless.". Background: the header image from @VOAnews's X profile of Washington D.C.

Trump’s defunding of VOA praised by Chinese state media

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

2 panel image: a person talks inside their car on the left and on the right is a Nissan dealership sign.

‘I’m just gonna do it myself’: Nissan driver takes NV200 to dealership. Then they tell him how much it’ll cost to service CVT

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

2 panel image: on the left is a crowded airport baggage claim and on the right is a bag coming down a conveyor belt.

‘Don’t blame us’: Airport worker shows the real reason your luggage ends up breaking. Then he reveals it’s not their fault

3 image split. In-N-Out logo on left. Woman opening envelope in center. Raising Canes sign on right.

‘In-N-Out does the same’: Woman finds something pretty common in her Raising Cane’s. Then she gets something in the mail

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

woman holding up boxes from olive garden(l) Oliver Garden Sign on building(c) Oliver Garden Worker delivering boxes(r)

$30 for all that is insanely cheap’: Olive Garden customer orders gallon of Zuppa Toscana soup. She didn’t realize what it would come with

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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‘I have car ptsd’: Expert shares which cars they would never buy. It’s this popular Ford model taking the top spot

United States of America Passport(l) Woman shares new ways to take passport photos(r)

‘I can’t be the only one that didn’t know this’: Woman says you don’t have to go to Walgreens, CVS, or the DMV anymore for passport photos. Then she reveals what you can do instead

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

photo collage of a person on a cellphone and logos for Google Authenticate, Aegis, and Authy floating around.

Which 2FA app should you use?

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

Filet Mignon(l) Longhorn Steakhouse (c) Woman shares what she ordered at longhorn steakhouse(r)

‘Should’ve went to Texas Roadhouse’: Woman orders the filet mignon for $35 from Longhorn Steakhouse. Then she sees what gets to table

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Woman pulling her hair back on left. Hand holding gel capsule on right.

‘I literally was going bald’: Woman notices hair regrowth. Then she shares the one product she used to see results

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 thought I was the only one!’: Man buys Ken’s, Kraft, Hidden Valley ranch. Then she tries the Great Value ranch from Walmart

Man talking(l), Hand putting cutlery in dishwasher(r)

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