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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

Woman sends emails to employers. She didn’t realize they could see her “emo” Apple profile photo

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

Excitement grows over recently announced Dr. Pepper-flavored Tic Tacs: “What I was waiting for”

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

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“He broke my nose”: Men who smashed wedding cakes in their spouse’s faces are shockingly largely divorced now

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

TikTok announces they’ll interrupt the feeds of teen users with meditation prompts after 10pm

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“Girlbossed too close to the sun”: People are injecting filler at home. Is it safe?

Chili’s and TGI Friday’s are exchanging insults on social media—over mozzarella sticks

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

Laiken Neumann

3 panel image: on the sides a person explains and in the middle is a typical Exchanges & Returns desk at a Target store.

“Ruining it for the rest of us”: Target shopper catches woman trying to return kids’ clothes because her daughter outgrew them. What’s the real policy?

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“I don’t wanna lose squats”: Another U.S. state has banned squatted trucks

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

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Home Depot quietly removed DEI section from its website. Now store is facing calls for a boycott

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

Nina Hernandez

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Starbucks workers show what new dress code looks like after more than 1,000 baristas go on strike

bizarre mothers day card from mother's boyfriend

Woman receives bizarre Mother’s Day card from her mother’s boyfriend—written in her own daughter’s voice

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Katy Perry says she is “most hated person on the internet” at Chicago concert

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Here’s how to get Live Nation’s $30 concert tickets

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Move over, Rihanna. Roblox will allow creators to sell merch in the game

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