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

Brooke Sjoberg

woman speaking with caption "so this is for anybody and everybody that uses the Target circle app for like" (l) Target app on phone (c) woman speaking with caption "it doesn't work unless you scan the barcode on the app at the checkout" (r)

‘I just found this out yesterday’: Woman issues warning for people who use Target Circle

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

Marlon Ettinger

Paul Massaro with Capitol building and Commission On Security And Cooperation In Europe logo over blue

Congressional human rights commission slammed for appointing staff director with social media history boosting Holocaust perpetrators

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

man in Tesla at carwash (l) Tesla Cyber truck (c) man in Tesla at carwash (r)

‘Thought it was bullet proof?’: Cybertruck driver shows what happens if you take one through an automatic car wash

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 in mirror with caption "me telling the kids I babysit for that it's inappropriate to wear a Native American headdress and then getting fired" (l) Native American headdress (c) woman speaking with caption "they were just showing me their Halloween costumes and they were like" (r)

‘Ask them for a 23 and me’: Babysitter says she got fired after telling kids wearing Native American headdresses is ‘inappropriate’

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

Braden Bjella

‘Didn’t know and thank you for informing us’: Amazon driver shares PSA to other drivers on the road who try to be helpful

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

Natasha Dubash

VW driver says you should avoid the carmaker

‘I will not be accepting Volkswagen’s offer’: VW driver says you should avoid the carmaker after how they handled the car issues

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

Melody Heald

taco seasoning (l) old bay (c) mrs dash (r)

‘Why are we paying for half a bottle?’: Costco shopper blasts seasoning bottles like Ranch, Old Bay for being ‘half empty’

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

'Young, healthy' man issues dire warning about getting LASIK surgery

‘Eye floaters are absolutely the worst thing’: ‘Young, healthy’ man issues dire warning about getting LASIK surgery

Woman questions strangely-shaped piece of nugget in Chick-fil-A meal

‘Nahh that’s a lil tooooo specific’: Woman questions strangely-shaped piece of nugget in Chick-fil-A meal

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

Mikael Thalen

Conspiracy theorists think Taylor Swift is performing Satanic rituals

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

Walmart shopper catches fellow customer buying all the frozen pizzas, reselling them per slice across the street

‘That’s like $1,000 in frozen pizza’: Walmart shopper catches fellow customer buying all the Great Value frozen pizzas, reselling them per slice across the street

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

Home owner says lead paint is actually better—and safe. Is she right?

‘The entire world is a lie’: Homeowner says lead paint is actually better—and safe. Is she right?

Ford driver issues warning about new Broncos

‘Bros car making sick beats’: Driver issues warning about Ford Broncos

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

Walmart shopper issues warning after making a shocking discovery on Great Value corn

‘It’s in nearly everything’: Walmart shopper issues warning after making a shocking discovery on Great Value corn

Jobseeker says TJ Maxx rejected her job application

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