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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

2 panel image: a microwave oven on the left and a person explaining on the right.

‘For you people trying to become an adult’: Man takes the front panel off his microwave. Then he learns they have filters (updated)

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Left: Screenshot from Tiktok user @justanotherbmwtech of the underside of a Lexus; Right: Photo of a Lexus; Caption: Titkok comment from Tyler Tvirus that reads "Can't you see, that's a damn homemade skid plate? [crying laughing emoji]".

‘Walmart skid plate option’: Driver’s Lexus is leaking. The mechanic can’t believe the customer’s DIY fix

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

Mikael Thalen

Wolf furry with keyboard in the background. Tweet overlayed that reads: "I regret to inform you that vio's location was raided earlier today. She is no longer accessible, contactable, or reliable. I'm available to address any inquiries you may have."

Furry hackers who leaked Project 2025 firm’s data fear leader raided by feds

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

AI generated meme of Hilary Clinton in the Style of Studio Ghibli; AI generated meme of Disaster Girl in the style of Studio Ghibli

Memes

21 famous memes reimagined as Studio Ghibli scenes using AI

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

‘My WORST nightmare’: Woman has disgusting experience with fellow Delta Airlines passenger. Then Delta offers her this

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

‘I have the same exact thing for 3 bucks cheaper’: Customer goes to Starbucks. Then she reveals why you should never say ‘latte’

Steven Monacelli is an investigative journalist in Dallas, Texas. His reporting has been featured in Rolling Stone, the Daily Beast, Gizmodo, Texas Observer, Dallas Weekly, and more.

Steven Monacelli

EXCLUSIVE: Former U.S. military members, Patriot Front dropout secretly run Nazi publishing houses

Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

Katka Lapelosa

Photo of a Walmart store, screenshot of a Facebook post from user Dani Davis alongside a 'feeling lost' emoticon, with text reading, "So.... for those of you that don't know. My employment at Wal-Mart has been terminated after 7 years."

Culture

‘He was fully IN the restroom’: This 6’4″ woman says she was mistaken for trans and fired from Walmart. Now she’s speaking out

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

3 panel image: left to right- a person explains, in the middle the instacart on a phone, and a person reaches into a bag.

‘That’s actually a crime’: Instacart customer receives order. Then she realizes all the food is covered in this strange liquid

Photo of a couple at a romantic dinner with the caption "AITAH for exposing my wife's affair at our anniversary dinner?".

‘They think I went too far’: Man finds out wife is cheating—then makes a brutal toast at their anniversary dinner

Rachel Joy Thomas is a music journalist, freelance writer, and hopeful author who resides in Austin, Texas.

Rachel Joy Thomas

‘I had to quit’: Walmart shopper notices Fairlife Core Power shakes are $4.88 apiece. Now viewers are worried about what’s in them

Screenshots from Tiktok user @victorshack of the engine, side and under the hood of a Texas Edition Chevy Silverado.

‘My Honda Accord has a bigger engine’: Expert services Texas Edition, 4WD Chevrolet Silverado. Then he looks under the hood

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

Katherine Huggins

Snow White producer’s 38-year-old son melts down over Rachel Zegler’s ‘Free Palestine’ tweet 

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

3 panel image: left to right - two people sit, a person leans forward, and a person tries on a cowboy hat.

The comeback of lavender marriages: TikTok, taxes, and tired singles

Screenshot from Netflix's Adolescence Official Trailer; Screenshot of Tiktok user @rchlprker with the caption "HOW to discuss the Red Pill Pipeline with your sons.."

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