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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

‘Demanded burgers’: This man says he served Pope Leo XIV. He says he was a ‘nightmare’

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

A person taps on a darkened TikTok screen with a red glow around them.

High schooler passes away after friends’ TikTok prank goes awry

‘Genuinely makes me feel a lil patriotic’: Woman finally settles the ‘100 Americans vs. 100 Brits’ debate once and for all

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 will NOT be paying that…’: Driver’s Honda key cracks. Then she finds out how much it’s going to cost to repair

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Photo of a Carnival brand cruise ship reflected in water.

Carnival Cruise Line ambassador  shares an update regarding Real IDs

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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‘Some people need to go outside more’: Formula 1 driver’s email gets leaked, he receives threats

This popular Florida beach destination just banned this common practice. Here’s what’ll happen if you get caught

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

‘Protect this man at all costs’: Woman’s boss goes viral after she calls him a ‘real-life Michael Scott’

‘A committed person would never respond like that’: Woman asks her husband if he’s cheating. Viewers say his instant response is telling

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‘What a shame’: Costco’s food court is raising prices. Is the beloved $1.50 hot dog combo safe?

Photocollage of Pope Leo, JD Vance, and crowd holding phones

‘Someone get JD Vance’: The Vatican just announced the new pope. Here’s how the internet is reacting to the first American pontiff

‘Makes you lose track of time’: Have you fallen for these Temu casino-like tactics to get you to spend more money?

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

Braden Bjella

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‘Do you think I’m going to get my money back?’: Woman pays for gas at the pump. Then she checks her account, sees $175 charge

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Home Depot quietly removes DEI section from website

2 panel image. Appreciation week note left in teacher's lounge, along with Activia yogurt cups on left. Activia yogurt cups on right.

‘I’d call in sick the next day blaming the warm Activia’: Teacher goes to the breakroom during teacher appreciation week. Then they see the gift left out for them

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