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Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

Scrolling in the Deep: ‘TS PMO ICL’

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

2 panel image. Hand holding chocolate piece of Cadbury bar with circle blurred on left. Chocolate bar in puddle of chocolate on right.

‘How did this pass the metal detector?’: Man buys Cadbury chocolate bar. Then he takes a bite

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

Couple rents spare bedroom on Airbnb to help pay mortgage. Here’s how it became a $30,000/month side hustle

Eilish O’Sullivan was the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

Eilish O’Sullivan

2 panel image. Man looking surprised and excited with caption that reads: "A secret money saving hack from my flight attendant if you're flying Spirit Airlines (melting face emoji)" on left. Spirit Airlines plane in air on right.

‘It was $5’: Spirit Airlines customer asks for water on plane. Then flight attendant intervenes with a surprising counter-offer

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‘Gotta make the customers think’: Lowe’s worker shares how she tricks customers when they ask for help

‘I waited’: Houston man orders Cybertruck. Then Tesla tries to sell him this one

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‘Warning for anyone who shops at HomeGoods or Hobby Lobby’: Woman buys wooden furniture. Then she brings it home

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and investigative editor. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

Claire Goforth

2 panel image. Woman holding digital video camera in car with caption that reads: "Unsolicited tip from a licensed private investigator:" on left. iPhone in hand on right.

‘It can reveal more than you think’: Want to learn more about that iPhone pic you just received? Private investigator reveals how

Texas driver pulls into gas station. Then she realizes it’s a fake Buc-ee’s

Sabine Joseph was a former reporting intern for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in Miami and Connecticut publications, including Montage, the Miami Laker, and Connecticut Health I-Team.

Sabine Joseph

‘We are more tech-powered than we’ve ever been’: Walmart just announced it’s making a big change

2-year-old TikTok star Preston Ordone, aka ‘Okay Baby,’ passes away. His family speaks out

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‘Nothing felt weird at first’: Man gets in Uber after night at the club. Then his driver answers a call mid-ride

2 panel image. Le Creuset pot on left. Woman holding old Le Creuset pot on right.

Woman tries to exchange Le Creuset 20 years later under warranty. Then they send her this

2 panel image. Honda logo on car on left. Honda SUV with caption that reads: "Things my 2005 Honda has that my 2025 Honda doesn't" on right.

‘Wasted 50k’: Man trades his 2005 Honda for 2025 model. He has buyer’s remorse over these missing features

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

Mikael Thalen

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