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Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

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Carnival Cruise Line ambassador  shares an update regarding Real IDs

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

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‘Would be my last straw’: Woman brings Whole Foods rotisserie chicken on flight to get ‘protein in’

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

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Americans need a Real ID for air travel by May 7—except for these 5 states

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘Airlines should decrease the price of their tickets’: Man walks around Dallas airport, notices that every flight is not full

2 panel image. Man looking surprised and excited with caption that reads: "A secret money saving hack from my flight attendant if you're flying Spirit Airlines (melting face emoji)" on left. Spirit Airlines plane in air on right.

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‘It was $5’: Spirit Airlines customer asks for water on plane. Then flight attendant intervenes with a surprising counter-offer

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

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Man buys a Springdale Keystone RV from Camping World. Then he asks them to winterize it

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

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‘You’ve got so many years left’: Spirit passenger orders a Diet Coke mid-flight. Then the flight attendant tells him something shocking

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

Laiken Neumann

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‘Makes turbulence 100x more enjoyable’: Plane passenger experiences turbulence. Then they remember the ‘jello theory’

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‘I was there…’: Man gets fired from Fairmont Lodge when children start singing along to his piano playing. Then the guests hear about it

Sabine Joseph was a former reporting intern for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in Miami and Connecticut publications, including Montage, the Miami Laker, and Connecticut Health I-Team.

Sabine Joseph

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This item can no longer fly. Here’s what TSA just announced you’ll have to remove from your checked luggage

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

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‘This grown woman about to cry’: Woman asked to switch seats so passenger can sit next to husband on plane. Then she finds out where they’re sitting

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Royal Caribbean cancels trips to this destination. Here’s what to know if you are affected

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘If all goes to plan…’: TSA announces 11 new items you can bring onboard in any size. This woman reveals which other common items may join the list soon

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

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‘That’s why Disney bounding was invented’: Woman plans trip to Disney World. Then she discovers this little-known rule

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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Carnival Cruise Line ambassador shares an update regarding Real IDs