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

Melody Heald

Wayfair worker reveals moment she’s laid off

‘They will now be known as Waynotfair’: Wayfair worker reveals moment she’s laid off

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

Restaurant calls itself a 'no-tip establishment.' But it's charging a 17.5% service fee to pay workers

‘So a mandatory tip’: Restaurant calls itself a ‘no-tip establishment.’ But it’s charging a 17.5% service fee to pay workers

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

Woman who owned house, had $500K in bank says she’s now contemplating bankruptcy

‘The only thing I owed every month were utilities’: Woman who owned house, had $500K in bank says she’s now contemplating bankruptcy

Shopper says Sam’s Club should start charging customers at exit after experiencing long line, wait to leave

‘Scan and Go is pointless cause we can’t just Go!’: Shopper says Sam’s Club should start charging customers at exit after experiencing long line, wait to leave

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Woman says she has to get second job on weekends because she can’t pay bills with 40-hour-a-week full-time job

‘I’m angry’: Woman says she has to get a second job on weekends because she can’t pay bills with 40-hour-a-week full-time job

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

Viewers divided after woman stares at Costco worker while waiting for samples to be put out

‘Girl if you’re hungry the hotdogs are $1.50’: Viewers sound off after woman stares at Costco worker while waiting for samples to be put out

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

Marlon Ettinger

Amid speculation that he'll be fired, top Ukrainian general Zaluzhny poses with far-right imagery on social media

Amid reports of looming dismissal, top Ukrainian general flirts on Facebook with far-right military leader

Server 'takes back' 'pleasure serving you' stamp after customer only tips $5

‘20% minimum’: Server ‘takes back’ ‘pleasure serving you’ stamp after customer only tips $5

Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election.

Tricia Crimmins

Bowen Yang addresses Nikki Haley 'SNL' cameo in Instagram post

Did Bowen Yang take a dig at Nikki Haley’s ‘SNL’ appearance?

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 shares what it’s really like to own a Cybertruck

‘I’m certain people who get this stuff want it for this reason’: Woman shares what it’s really like to own a Cybertruck

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

Woman has to apply for second job at Rite Aid during lunch break at full-time job

‘Looking for a second job to survive’: Woman has to apply for second job at Rite Aid during lunch break at full-time job

Woman tries to buy 5 bananas, gets charged for 50 bananas instead

‘He had to refund me 35 cents for each individual banana’: Woman tries to buy 5 bananas, gets charged for 50 bananas instead

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

Braden Bjella

Server slams tables that stop conversation when she comes over to refill water glasses

‘​​I feel awkward’: Server slams tables that stop conversation when she comes over to refill water glasses

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

Mikael Thalen

‘This is what they’ll do if you step out of line’: Trump fans claim Killer Mike arrested for refusing to endorse Biden

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Macy’s customer says they had to get behind counter, check themselves out after worker ‘did not want to’

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‘They will now be known as Waynotfair’: Wayfair worker reveals moment she’s laid off

‘So a mandatory tip’: Restaurant calls itself a ‘no-tip establishment.’ But it’s charging a 17.5% service fee to pay workers

‘The only thing I owed every month were utilities’: Woman who owned house, had $500K in bank says she’s now contemplating bankruptcy

‘Scan and Go is pointless cause we can’t just Go!’: Shopper says Sam’s Club should start charging customers at exit after experiencing long line, wait to leave

‘I’m angry’: Woman says she has to get a second job on weekends because she can’t pay bills with 40-hour-a-week full-time job

‘Girl if you’re hungry the hotdogs are $1.50’: Viewers sound off after woman stares at Costco worker while waiting for samples to be put out

Amid reports of looming dismissal, top Ukrainian general flirts on Facebook with far-right military leader

‘20% minimum’: Server ‘takes back’ ‘pleasure serving you’ stamp after customer only tips $5

Did Bowen Yang take a dig at Nikki Haley’s ‘SNL’ appearance?

‘I’m certain people who get this stuff want it for this reason’: Woman shares what it’s really like to own a Cybertruck

‘Looking for a second job to survive’: Woman has to apply for second job at Rite Aid during lunch break at full-time job

‘He had to refund me 35 cents for each individual banana’: Woman tries to buy 5 bananas, gets charged for 50 bananas instead

‘I feel awkward’: Server slams tables that stop conversation when she comes over to refill water glasses

‘This is what they’ll do if you step out of line’: Trump fans claim Killer Mike arrested for refusing to endorse Biden

’30 minutes, no one comes up to us’: Macy’s customer hops behind counter because workers are busy, gets mistaken for employee

Trending

‘They will now be known as Waynotfair’: Wayfair worker reveals moment she’s laid off

‘So a mandatory tip’: Restaurant calls itself a ‘no-tip establishment.’ But it’s charging a 17.5% service fee to pay workers

‘The only thing I owed every month were utilities’: Woman who owned house, had $500K in bank says she’s now contemplating bankruptcy

‘Scan and Go is pointless cause we can’t just Go!’: Shopper says Sam’s Club should start charging customers at exit after experiencing long line, wait to leave

‘I’m angry’: Woman says she has to get a second job on weekends because she can’t pay bills with 40-hour-a-week full-time job

‘Girl if you’re hungry the hotdogs are $1.50’: Viewers sound off after woman stares at Costco worker while waiting for samples to be put out

Amid reports of looming dismissal, top Ukrainian general flirts on Facebook with far-right military leader

‘20% minimum’: Server ‘takes back’ ‘pleasure serving you’ stamp after customer only tips $5

Did Bowen Yang take a dig at Nikki Haley’s ‘SNL’ appearance?

‘I’m certain people who get this stuff want it for this reason’: Woman shares what it’s really like to own a Cybertruck

‘Looking for a second job to survive’: Woman has to apply for second job at Rite Aid during lunch break at full-time job

‘He had to refund me 35 cents for each individual banana’: Woman tries to buy 5 bananas, gets charged for 50 bananas instead

‘​​I feel awkward’: Server slams tables that stop conversation when she comes over to refill water glasses

‘This is what they’ll do if you step out of line’: Trump fans claim Killer Mike arrested for refusing to endorse Biden

’30 minutes, no one comes up to us’: Macy’s customer hops behind counter because workers are busy, gets mistaken for employee

‘I feel awkward’: Server slams tables that stop conversation when she comes over to refill water glasses