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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

7-Eleven shopper finds trick to spot hidden card skimmers

‘How did you know?’: 7-Eleven shopper finds trick to spot hidden card skimmers

Woman says she caught big boutique reselling Shein clothes

‘The dumpster was constantly filled’: Woman says she caught big boutique reselling Shein clothes

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

‘I’ve been brewing up more than thankless lattes’: Target Starbucks worker quits in front of entire store after having sick and vacation days ‘stolen’

Former server reveals real reason why you're offered a small taste when ordering wine

‘Literally why is this a secret?’: Former server reveals real reason why you’re offered a small taste when ordering wine

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

Customer finds something unusual in her DoorDash order

‘DoorDash count your days’: Customer orders boba tea from DoorDash, can’t believe what was inside her drink

Angela Shanice Littlefield is a freelance writer with a focus on pop culture and tech news. She&#8217;s a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). She has written and worked for entertainment figures such as Sirius XM Radio Personality Sway Calloway, and published work for Grammy U, the NAACP&#8217;s Crisis magazine, and Austin Monthly magazine.

Angela Littlefield

Mom finds something unusual in kid's CapriSun

‘This is why I don’t buy capri sun’: Mom finds something unusual inside kid’s newly purchased Capri Sun pouch

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

Walmart worker quits without giving 2 weeks' notice, says co-workers would bully her and team leads abused their power

‘I walked out’: Walmart worker quits ‘toxic’ job without giving 2 weeks’ notice, says co-workers and team leads would bully her

21-year-old considers taking the 'easy way out' after seeing health insurance monthly premiums (working hed)

‘That’s a car payment’: 21-year-old considers taking the ‘easy way out’ after seeing health insurance plans

Guest warns against all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana after nightmare experience with buffet

‘This is what I paid for???’: Guest warns against all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana after nightmare experience with buffet

Sarah is an artist and museum worker based in Brooklyn. She hates overhead lighting and doesn’t mind NYC rats.

Sarah Conklin

Worker says boss fired her by kicking her off the schedule instead of telling her

‘I forgot to tell you, you’re terminated’: Worker says boss fired her by kicking her off the schedule instead of straight up telling her

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Contract worker gets yelled at by boss for leaving 3 minutes early.

‘Can we just have an adult-to-adult conversation?’: Contract worker gets yelled at by boss for leaving 3 minutes early. She’s finished

McDonald’s expert breaks down secret ‘McGang’ sandwich

‘Back in the day, you could make this monstrosity for $2’: McDonald’s expert breaks down secret ‘McGang’ sandwich

The hottest dating site isn’t Bumble or Hinge—it’s Facebook Marketplace

‘It was love at first offer’: The hottest dating site isn’t Bumble or Hinge—it’s Facebook Marketplace

CEO won’t leave grieving worker alone during family member’s celebration of life

‘I was told that I needed to show up and smile’: CEO won’t leave grieving worker alone during family member’s celebration of life

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

Melody Heald

Joann Fabrics declared bankruptcy. What does that mean for its stores?

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