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Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

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‘Buy a cheap pack of corn tortillas and make your own at that point’: Shopper reaches for Calidad tortilla chips. Then she looks at the package

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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‘As a waitress, most of us DO appreciate this!’: Restaurant customer ‘helps’ out server by doing this one thing. It doesn’t go as planned

‘Does it taste like chicken?’: Pappadeaux customer takes bite of catfish beignets. Then a manager intervenes

Screenshot of Tiktok user @daddybrownn; photo of a hand filling up a gas tank at a gas station.

‘Don’t put it on the fastest setting’: Expert shares right way to fill up gas. You’re probably doing it wrong

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‘Like golf balls’: Woman shares drink with friend. Then she has to get her tonsils removed

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

‘The employees are keeping those for ourselves’: Dollar Tree customer asks worker for new product. Then she learns the workers are ‘hoarding’ them

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

‘Sam’s Club will cut it for you if you ask’: Man buys chuck roll at Sam’s Club for $124.87. Then he shows just how many steaks he can get from it

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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‘It needs $10,000 of repairs’: Woman says her 2013 Ford Edge is beyond saving. Then she reveals why she can’t just buy another model year

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘100% he spoke the truth’: Woman goes to Dollar Tree for balloons. Then the worker tells her something shocking

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘There’s no comparison’: Costco shopper spots $69 strip loin steak. Then he reveals he paid $26 ‘for the same thing’ the day before

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

Katherine Huggins

Elon Musk with photo of Grok output that reads: "Question: Who is the biggest disinformation spreader on X? Keep it short, one name only. Answer: Elon Musk"

‘Really is the best AI’: Left-wingers warm up to Grok as it shares brutal anti-Trump, Musk replies

Nate Wolf is a reporter based in New York City. His work has appeared in the Chief, InsuranceNewsNet, and Deadspin.

Nate Wolf

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Promised release of JFK files has Trump supporters bracing for disappointment

Sabrina McCrear was a trending intern for the Daily Dot. A senior at Howard University, she’s majoring in journalism with a minor in biology, combining her passions for storytelling and healthcare advocacy. As editor-in-chief of Howard’s 101 Magazine, McCrear leads the charge in producing dynamic, engaging content. She’s written consumer advice pieces on maternal health, fetal well-being, and preventive medicine. Dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, she’s paving the way for a future in healthcare communication and advocacy.

Sabrina McCrear

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‘Then everyone on the plane starts doing it’: Water on a Spirit Airlines flight costs $4.89. Then customers use this unique trick to get it for free

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

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TikTok’s ‘YouTube Shorts colonization’ campaign aims to flood the platform with brain rot on March 25

Rebecca Leib

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