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

Nina Hernandez

Man talking(l+r), Hand holding phone with airbnb app open(c)

‘That level of monitoring while hosting is terrifying’: Airbnb host catches renters in a lie, leaving viewers torn

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

Expert issues warning on viral whitening strips that ‘rebuild your teeth’

‘The dentists are gatekeeping this’: Expert issues warning on viral whitening strips that ‘rebuild your teeth’

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

McDonald’s customer orders M&M's McFlurry

‘At least they gave you m&m’s’: McDonald’s customer orders M&M’s McFlurry. She can’t believe how it came

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

Woman buys Pepsi in gas station’s vending machine for $2.69

‘Like huhhh?’: Woman buys Pepsi in gas station’s vending machine for $2.69. There’s just one problem

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Customer issues warning after opening up Lowe’s credit card

‘Over $2 and 3 cents’: Customer issues warning after opening up Lowe’s credit card

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Honda Civic driver says her check engine light went on and then off

‘Call ur dealership’: Honda Civic driver says her check engine light went on and then off. What does it mean?

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

Delta customer says workers ‘abused’ their power, wouldn’t let her on flight

‘My dad was dying of cancer any minute’: Delta customer says workers ‘abused’ their power, wouldn’t let her on flight

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

Marlon Ettinger

Epstein victim wants X to hand over data in defamation case - X says no

X accused of withholding critical data in Epstein defamation suit

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Tenants try to move into new apartment. There’s just one problem

‘So they just give y’all the keys without checking the place out’: Tenants try to move into new apartment. There’s just one problem

Man talking(l), Ford sign(c), Man looking shocked(r)

‘It won’t even start’: Colorado man flies to Texas to buy a Ford truck. Here’s what you need to do before buying a car out of state

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

Adidas under fire for collaboration with Bella Hadid

Adidas infuriates some by choosing Bella Hadid to model their tribute to the 1972 Munich Olympics

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

Expert shares how to see if your Amazon Prime purchase is a deal or a ‘scam’

‘All my saved items went up in price last night’: Expert shares how to see if your Amazon Prime purchase is a deal or a ‘scam’

Woman rents Airbnb without seeing its photos beforehand. She can’t believe what’s inside

‘Oh there are DEFINITELY cameras in there’: Woman rents Airbnb without seeing its photos beforehand. She can’t believe what’s inside

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

Tricia Crimmins

Cody Ko fans utilize alternate Reddit after r/CodyKo censors posts about allegations

Cody Ko mods admit deleting posts about Tana Mongeau on fan subreddit

Sober woman says she was served alcohol after ordering non-alcoholic beverage, gaslit by server about it

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