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

Nina Hernandez

“I just bought these”: Customer buys Medjool dates from Whole Foods. Then she explains why you should always cut them open before eating

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

“It’s less than $20”: Woman stops at McDonald’s. Then she learns they have a “cute” family meal

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

“People literally took pictures of my luggage”: Woman goes to airport. Unprecedented luggage feature grabs everyone’s attention

Airbnb host is on vacation. Then a message comes in from one of her guests

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

“Scariest moment of my life”: Woman is about to get in sauna. Then it explodes

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

“I couldn’t even believe how sophisticated it was”: Teacher loses life savings after getting call from what he thought was Chase Bank

“I should cancel, right?”: Woman plans date with man she met on Hinge. Then she Googles him

“Nah”: Man spills drink on girlfriend’s laptop, breaking it. Then he refuses to pay half for new one

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

Left: Rabbit fur vest Right: Animal Justice MP Georgie Purcell

Outrage after children’s vests test positive for cat fur, despite “100 percent wool” label

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

UCLA student holds up his laptop at graduation ceremony. On the laptop, he shows ChatGPT and completed assignments. He lifts his arms up as the crowd around him hypes him up.

“The next generation of doctors are cooked”: UCLA graduate shows off ChatGPT that did his assignments during graduation

“Well I’m now divorced”: Woman asks wedding photographer for refund—4 years after the wedding

Left: Kroger Juneteenth cake with icing reading "Free" Middle: Kroger Supermarket front Right: Kroger Juneteenth cake with icing reading "Free at Last"

Kroger responds after TikTok trashes “lazy” and “ugly” Juneteenth cakes: “The colors don’t even make sense”

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

“I knew they would”: H3’s Ethan Klein sues 3 streamers for copyright infringement over reaction videos. Viewers think he was trying to “bait” Hasan Piker

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

Braden Bjella

Two panels show a construction site with just a few holes dug into the ground. A person stands with their hands on their hips in the middle of the site, dumbfounded.

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