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

Nina Hernandez

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‘Just take a step back’: Experts warn that the next animal content you post to social media could cause the next COVID

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

Mikael Thalen

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‘Rented this for a bachelor party’: Crypto trader owned after mansion he claims he bought called out as Airbnb

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

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Gen Alpha Influencers

‘They can barely talk’: Walmart worker in shock over viral video of ‘Gen Alpha influencers’

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

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‘They came up to me w the flash in my face’: Woman gets approached by young girls at Chick-fil-A who want to film her. She can’t believe how quickly things go south

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

TikTokers claim they found a $16 dupe for Emily Mariko’s controversial $120 tote

Emily Mariko Tote Bags

‘Does it go to the market for me?’: Shoppers claim they found a $16 dupe for Emily Mariko’s controversial $120 tote. Is it worth it?

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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‘Bro STUCK 5 EGGS IN HIS MOUTH’: This content creator eats a raw egg every time someone joins his live stream. Why are people tuning in?

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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EXCLUSIVE: Jake Paul donated $3,300 to RFK Jr.’s 2024 run—while hyping ‘Vivek for President’

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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‘Y’all said everything I was thinking’: Man posts ‘What would you do if I walked past you?’ thirst trap. It backfires

Gabriele Di Donfrancesco is a Rome-based freelance journalist covering social media and culture. His works have been published in La Repubblica, Mashable Italia, and Rolling Stone, among others.

Gabriele Di Donfrancesco

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How a vocal Instagram critic of Italy’s prime minister’s fake Christmas cake charity drive led to a nationwide crackdown on influencers

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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‘Get that bag’: Influencer says he’s paid more via TikTok’s creativity beta program than the creator fund

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Influencer shamed for holding up an ‘I’m Single’ sign at a rally in support of Israel (updated)

Sayou Cooper is a freelance journalist covering the internet and popular culture.

Sayou Cooper

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‘Please pray for the youth’: People react to Kai Cenat’s chaotic PlayStation event with memes

Kristine Villarroel was a general assignment intern for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in North-Central Florida publications including the Independent Florida Alligator, NPR-affiliate WUFT, and Flamingo magazine. She also covers music for the Luna Collective and Sunstroke magazine.

Kristine Villarroel

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‘Do you want us to go radio silent?’: Influencers express confusion—and consider content pivots—amid SAG-AFTRA strike

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and investigative editor. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

Claire Goforth

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Dalton Clodfelter’s ‘Ye is Right’ college tour is the latest outgrowth of Zoomer antisemitism

Audra Schroeder&#8217;s work has previously appeared in the Austin Chronicle, the Dallas Observer, NPR, ESPN, Bitch, and the Village Voice.

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