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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

‘I would’ve snatched that tip back so fast’: Customer orders vodka at 9am to make Jello shots for party. Uber Eats delivery driver told her to look into substance abuse treatment

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

Marlon Ettinger

‘The future of the Republican Party actually wins’: DeSantis’ spectacular primary flameout instantly forgotten after Disney suit dismissed

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

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‘Please don’t pay TurboTax’: Ex-IRS worker shares how to get your taxes filed for free

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

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‘I don’t know you like that’: Smoothie King worker says he was fired after complaining about customers always touching his hand in the drive-thru

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‘I don’t have a receipt for a coat I bought 2 months ago’: Customer wears Zara outfit while shopping at Zara, gets accused of stealing

Steven Asarch is an internet culture reporter who lives on Twitch and YouTube. After graduating from Baruch College, he wrote for IBT Media, Newsweek and Insider. In 2021, he executive produced the docu-series &#8220;Onision in Real Life&#8221; on Discovery +.

Steven Asarch

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Making Hazbin Hotel ‘wasn’t easy,’ says former freelancers of SpindleHorse Toons

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

Braden Bjella

‘This is why I split my pay between two banks’: Woman puts all her money into one bank account. It gets frozen

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

Natasha Dubash

‘IT’S 2024??? lawyers can be pretty’: Lawyer says she was the only one made to ‘prove’ she was lawyer before walking into court

‘Why not just have them check us out?’: Five Below shopper calls out worker for ‘hovering’ over her bag at self-checkout

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

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‘Go big or go home’: Manager spies on his worker during a slow shift from overhead camera. So, she sends him a surprise message

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

‘From someone who ran a GM dealership for many years, she’s spot-on’: Expert reveals what time of the month you should buy your car

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‘She had to make it herself’: Customer orders chips and guac. Restaurant serves her just the ingredients

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

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‘Same thing happened to me’: DoorDasher delivered through snowstorm to complete referral bonus orders. She never got the money

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

Tricia Crimmins

‘Legging legs’ takes over TikTok

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

Eric Webb

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