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Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“Should have left it alone”: Weeks after Tea app’s data breach, male version TeaOnHer also hacked

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

Left: Picture frame holding a hidden camera in an Airbnb under caption reading "Realizing this picture frame in my airbnb wasn't there earlier in the day in the middle of my shower..." Middle: Brunette woman Right: Caption reading "Yall see the camera right.."

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“That’s terrifying”: Airbnb guest finds hidden camera disguised as picture frame in the bathroom

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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“This is so sad”: Walmart is officially locking up socks now

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

Woman presses "Customer Service" button at CVS to unlock ice cream fridge.Behind the glass, there are various flavors of ice cream. Another panel shows her looking into the camera with her sunglasses pulled down.

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“I would have just went somewhere else”: CVS shopper heads to freezer aisle for some ice cream. Then she finds it locked up

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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“They also used to do this with cars”: Home inspector reveals little-known secret for people who purchase locks and keys from Lowe’s or Home Depot

Left; Man in suit is patted down by TSA officer at airport. Right; Person holds up Gold Star Member Costco card and receipt.

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TSA says it does not accept Costco cards as form of Real ID—Yes, you read that right

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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TSA banned this popular tech accessory from checked luggage. Here’s why

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‘Baby, this is when you know it’s bad’: Walmart customer catches store locking up steaks

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A Gmail update is coming. Here’s what you need to know so you don’t lose your account

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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Walmart shopper reaches for Angus beef cuts. Then she notices this unprecedented new anti-theft device

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‘Somebody shows up at your house…’: Retired secret service agent shares the 1 thing you should be doing if you don’t have a pet

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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‘Where’s DOGE?’: Dan Bongino is getting a giant FBI security detail—instead of protecting himself

Screenshot of Tiktok user @bquickmo; Photo of a Walmart self-check out

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‘No’: Man buys cowboy charcoal at Walmart self-checkout. Then a worker steps in

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @saddywitafatty; Photo of three Walmart shopping carts.

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‘It’s Walmart’s fault. They basically forced me’: Walmart customer realizes Legos, makeup are locked up. Then she takes matters into her own hands

2 panel image: on the left is a Walmart store and on the right a person takes a selfie.

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