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

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Mel Gibson and Mark Walhberg starting an 'anti-woke' movie studio

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No, Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg are not starting an anti-woke film studio

Airbnb policy change freaking out internet

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‘They are telling you what’s coming’: Airbnb’s new refund policy for ‘government travel restrictions’ sends QAnon crowd spiraling

The solar eclipse is secret dark brandon worship

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‘Dark Brandon’s true form’: Biden fans troll right-wing conspiracy theorists freaking out about the eclipse

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

He predicted Diddy, 'Quiet on Set,' and more. But after this 'Simpsons' clip resurfaced, no one can find him

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‘Everything this man has said so far has happened’: He predicted Diddy, ‘Quiet on Set,’ and more. But after this ‘Simpsons’ clip resurfaced, no one can find him

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

Walgreens customer issues warning after encountering new refrigerators that scan

Digital Fridges

‘No chip for me’: Walgreens customer issues warning after encountering new refrigerators that scan

Solar Eclipse Theory

‘Nineveh repented. Will America?’: Christians claim solar eclipse path through ‘biblical’ towns prove U.S. is ‘wicked’

Allie Hayes is an experienced pop culture writer and editor based in New England. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her reading a romance novel, obsessively watching pro wrestling, or taking blurry photos of her two adorable cats.

Allie Hayes

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No, the Nickelodeon ‘splat’ logo is not modeled after Jeffrey Epstein’s island

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

Marjorie Taylor Green in front of Bridge Collapse

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‘Intentional attack?’ GOP lawmakers including Marjorie Taylor Greene spread Baltimore bridge collapse conspiracies

Conspiracy theorists think Mel Gibson has video of Bill and Hillary engaging in cannibalism

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Conspiracy theorists think Mel Gibson has video of Bill and Hillary Clinton engaging in cannibalism

Russian disinformation effort pushes false claim King Charles is dead

Russia and Fake King News

Russian disinformation effort pushes false claim that King Charles III is dead

George Santos mocks a possible Biden endorsement from Taylor Swift: '95% of her songs are about choosing the wrong guy'

George Santos and Taylor Endorsement

‘95% of her songs are about choosing the wrong guy’: George Santos mocks a possible Biden endorsement from Taylor Swift

Tricia Crimmins is a Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election. She can be found on Twitter at @TriciaCrimmins.

Tricia Crimmins

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Why did the internet suddenly become convinced Haiti is filled with cannibal gangs?

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New Kate Middleton conspiracy alleges Mother’s Day image came from Vogue photoshoot

Kate admits editing Mother's Day photo recalled by agencies

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Kate Middleton’s botched editing job on family photo furthers freakout about her absence

David Covucci was the senior politics and technology editor at the Daily Dot, covering the nexus between Washington and Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in Vice, the Huffington Post, Jezebel, Gothamist, and other publications.

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