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

Braden Bjella

‘First of all let me tell you some that are not good’: Expert reveals the best used SUV you can buy today

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

Passenger shares PSA on why you shouldn’t bring straw-lid water bottles on planes

‘I hit like 15 people’: Passenger says you shouldn’t bring straw-lid water bottles on planes

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

Woman talking(l+r), Waiter holding check(c)

‘I legit cannot believe this happened lmao’: Restaurant diner catches servers adding ‘complementary’ dishes to her check

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

Mikael Thalen

Japanese Americans in front of posters with internment orders(l), Rohwer Relocation Center, McGehee, Arkansas. A tense moment in a football game between Stockton and Santa Anita teams, find spectators perched everywhere.(r)

Conspiracy theorists think WWII era executive order gives migrants $5k visa gift cards

Adrienne Hunter is a writer and researcher based in Austin, Texas. She&#8217;s written for the Daily Dot, the Austin Chronicle, the Smithsonian, and more.

Adrienne Hunter

A viral AI-generated song about Travis Kelce is removed from TikTok after becoming a viral trend

‘HIS FACE I CANT’: Boyfriends think this new Taylor Swift song about Travis Kelce is real

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

tiktok expert explains the effects of celsius drink

‘Test Prime next’: Expert reveals if Celsius Energy Drink is safe for diabetics

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

Kahron Spearman

Woman goes into the ER and gets a virtual nurse

‘What in the Black Mirror?’: Woman wakes up in the hospital. Her bedside nurse isn’t who she expected

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

Black man claims racism prevented him from renting a luxury car from Enterprise

‘I don’t see what’s the problem with giving me the INFINITI’: Enterprise customer claims workers blocked luxury car reservation

Eric Webb is a native Texan and national award-winning pop culture critic, arts &amp; entertainment journalist, and editor.

Eric Webb

The 'Kia Boys' stole one dad's car. His daughter got it back, but not in one piece

‘I was shocked’: The ‘Kia Boys’ stole a dad’s Forte S. His daughter got it back—but at a price

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

Renter pretends to be new tenant after apartment raises rent by $500

‘Went undercover today’: Renter pretends to be new tenant after apartment raises rent by $500

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

Former HGTV employee says manager took her out for coffee and asked for $10,000

‘Shout out to the co-worker that tipped you off’: Former HGTV employee says manager took her out for coffee and asked for $10,000

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

Customer gets asked to tip 50%, 70%, or 90% for walk-in haircut

‘That’s the most insane thing I’ve ever seen’: Customer gets asked to tip 50%, 70%, or 90% for walk-in haircut

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

Natasha Dubash

Carnival Cruise guests say they were cut off even though they purchased drink package

‘I hit the limit and didn’t even get buzzed’: Carnival Cruise guests say they were cut off even though they purchased drink package

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

Melody Heald

Customer orders ice cream at 2 in the morning. McDonald’s worker gives her ice and cream

‘Bruh was ready to close’: Customer orders ice cream at 2 in the morning. McDonald’s worker gives her ice and cream

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

Mechanic reveals what used cars to buy with $10,000

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