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Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

‘I’m tired of lifting heavy items’: Amazon worker of 7 years says he was fired after complaining about carrying customers’ heavy packages

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

McDonald’s customer exposes sneaky layout in app for $1.19 french fry deal

‘Is this done on purpose?’: Customer exposes sneaky design layout in McDonald’s app for the $1.19 french fry deal

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

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

Target customer claps back at woman who accused him of starting fight over Valentine’s Day Stanley cup

‘My man came with RECEIPTS’: Target customer claps back at woman who accused him of starting fight over Valentine’s Day Stanley cup

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

Plumber shows how to prepare for cold weather and avoid frozen pipes next week

‘I use pool noodles…so far so good’: Plumber shows how to prepare for cold weather and avoid frozen pipes next week

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

Woman books seat specifically for window. Her seat is the only one on the plane without one

‘That seat should absolutely be cheaper’: West Jet passenger books seat specifically for window. Her seat is the only one on the plane without one

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

Shopper finds proof of Hobby Lobby putting different prices on the same products

‘That’s why they don’t use scanners’: Shopper finds proof of Hobby Lobby putting different prices on the same products

Sandals Resorts customer says staff won’t leave her alone–even in the bathroom

‘This is actually my worst nightmare’: Sandals Resorts customer says staff won’t leave her alone—even in the bathroom

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

Audra Schroeder

The OA dance scene (l) person speaking with caption "um for all the people that are confused" (c) The OA dance scene (r)

An out-of-context clip from Netflix’s ‘The OA’ is confusing people: ‘you had to be there to get it’

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Starbucks now allows customers to use personal cups for mobile orders

‘I can already see the issues’: Starbucks now allows customers to use personal cups for mobile orders

Server turns a 1-star review she received from angry customer into a T-shirt to wear to work

‘We will never be back’: Server turns a 1-star review she received from angry customer into a T-shirt to wear to work

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

Brooke Sjoberg

T-Mobile customer trades in his iPhone but his files won't transfer

‘If you leave with this phone that’s stealing’: T-Mobile customer trades in his iPhone but his files didn’t transfer. They won’t let him take it back

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

Melody Heald

Customer tries to order fries ‘well done’ through Carl’s Jr.’s AI drive-thru attendant

Customer tries to order fries ‘well done’ through Carl’s Jr.’s AI drive-thru attendant ‘Tori.’ It doesn’t go to plan

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

man speaking (l&r) restaurant server with bill (c)

‘Can we put it on your card?’: Server tells birthday party of 15 people the bill can only be split 2 ways. It’s $3,500

woman speaking with caption "Am I Going to Prison Today... I'll know in two hours" (l) hands in cuffs behind bars (c) woman speaking with caption "Thank you for the support! We will need it because we are coming back for another hearing in a few weeks" (r)

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