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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 pays $5 for side of rice and beans. She can't believe how much she got

‘Like I’m not on Ozempic’: Customer pays $4 for side of rice and beans. She can’t believe how much she got

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

Braden Bjella

7-eleven shoppers discover card skimmer, worker demands they give it to him

‘He definitely knew’: 7-Eleven shoppers alert worker of credit card skimmer on machine. It backfires

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Mechanic says new engine covers are a ticking time bomb for owners

‘This engineering is unacceptable’: Mechanic says new engine covers are a ticking time bomb for owners

Customer questions 'kitchen service charge' on bill, says owner wants to pay back-of-house more money

‘Shouldn’t you be paying your staff more?’: Restaurant guest questions ‘kitchen service charge’ added to bill to pay back-of-house workers

Mike Hadge

What is the #PaintYourPartner trend on TikTok

Couples are taking date night inspiration from TikTok’s ‘Paint Your Partner’ trend

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

Natasha Dubash

Customer questions Chili’s mozzarella sticks after zero cheese pull

‘What happened?’: Customer questions Chili’s mozzarella sticks after zero cheese pull

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

woman checks abandoned basket someone dropped off outside of Walmart

‘There are really people that can’t just mind their own business’: Woman checks abandoned basket someone left at Walmart

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

Melody Heald

Toyota mechanic issues warning after driver’s radio won’t turn off

‘Learned something new today’: Toyota mechanic issues warning after driver leaves phone charger plugged into their RAV4 too long

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

Worker returns to the office. Then they see the ‘recharge room’

‘That would send me over the edge’: Worker returns to the office. Then they see the ‘recharge room’

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

Expert breaks down the real impact of tortillas—should you choose corn vs. flour?

‘Doesn’t digest well’: Expert breaks down the impact of tortillas—should you choose corn or flour?

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

Woman says never go to a Starbucks attached to a grocery store after incident

‘I’m still boiling mad’: Woman says never go to a Starbucks attached to a grocery store after incident

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

Dodge Ram driver’s gas gauge glitch turns into 7-week dealership nightmare

‘Lemon law’: Dodge Ram driver says his gas gauge glitch became a 7-week dealership nightmare

Customer issues warning after losing $25K to sophisticated bank scam—and blames Wells Fargo customer service

‘I suddenly had this gut feeling’: Wells Fargo customer loses $25K to sophisticated bank scam. She says the bank isn’t helping

Tenant is suspicious about the ‘storage closet’ next door. Then she finds a staircase inside

‘I didn’t even know there was a door behind the stove’: Tenant is suspicious about the ‘storage closet.’ She finds a staircase inside

Woman claims to find hidden message after Miss USA steps down

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