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

Katherine Huggins

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‘We saw him spiraling’: TikToker’s old videos resurface after arrest following death of therapist

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.

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Woman issues warning after receiving call asking for payment on $34,000 loan. She never took out a loan

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‘Even if it’s your father’: Woman issues warning after receiving call asking for payment on $34,000 loan. She never took out a loan

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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‘The customer walked in and left with it’: Cadillac dealership says they just got scammed out of a $60,000 car. How is that possible?

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

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Who is Delaware, the alleged sex offender in multiple MrBeast videos?

Viral moving truck video does not show human trafficking, police say

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Viral Budget moving truck video does not show human trafficking—despite breathless claims online

Used car buyer says his vehicle was remotely disabled less than an hour after he purchased it

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‘You prey on hard-working Americans’: Used car buyer says dealership sold him a ‘lemon.’ Then things took a dark turn

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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‘I have to know the tea’: Carnival Cruise passenger shows 2 travelers being arrested as soon as ship ports. Here’s why

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

Nina Hernandez

Man says he has ‘proof’ Riley Strain got into a car right before he disappeared

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‘I think you’re the first ever to have a real clue’: Man says he has ‘proof’ Riley Strain got into a car right before he disappeared

What stores like Walmart and Target doing to stop theft—aside from locking items up

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‘As consumers… we have a role’: What stores like Walmart and Target are doing to stop theft—aside from locking items up

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‘We’re with you all the way, Dan’: Trump’s old endorsement recirculates after candidate he plugged arrested for murder

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Man gets revenge on phone thief after catching him using Find My iPhone

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‘It’s gonna go in the trash’: Man gets revenge on phone thief after catching him using Find My iPhone

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.

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Charlotte Colombo

The internet is outraged over worker who let her underage daughter help wax clients

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‘Why did 24 people let a child wax them?’: People are outraged over worker who let her underage daughter help wax clients

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

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‘I have her admitting to it on video’: Palm Beach Tan customer tries to cancel subscription. She can’t believe what the associate did (updated)

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

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‘Do you want the receipt too?’: Pizza Hut worker gets robbed at gunpoint while delivering food

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.

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