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

Nina Hernandez

Hands holding phone with zelle app(l), Hands holding hundred dollar bills(r)

‘Them having my address is a bit concerning’: Customer says person sent them $700 through Zelle by ‘accident.’ Here’s why they refused to return it

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

‘Can they send a repo guy and take it away from me?’: Customer finances car. Then they check remaining balance 

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Woman talking(l), Amazon HQ(c), Santa Clause(r)

‘Y’all the real Santa Clause’: Amazon driver gets Christmas present from Amazon corporate. Then she opens it

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

Toyota sign(l), Man talking(c), Toyota trucks(r)

‘SUVs w/ Honda Civic engines’: Expert says this new Toyota was a total ‘flop.’ Should you try to get a deal on one?

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

Katherine Huggins

Donald Trump(l), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez(r)

AOC bemoans Trump’s sympathy post after losing leadership vote: ‘You know it’s bad’

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

Melody Heald

‘Until you call it by the right name’: Woman says Starbucks worker refused to serve her over common ordering practice

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

Braden Bjella

2 panel image. On the left is the logo for Duramax and on the right is a dirty car engine part.

‘They want over 70K for this’: Expert tries to start GM truck with Duramax engine. This is what it does after only 5,600 miles

3 panel image: in the middle a person explains. On the sides there is a can of shaving cream and a can of Axe body spray.

‘The seats look brand new’: Expert shares little-known use for Dollar General shaving cream, Axe body spray on cars

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

Brooke Sjoberg

2 panel image in both a person speaks to the camera. Text over reads, "PSA!!" and "It's this tattoo right here."

‘Don’t know if I should laugh or cry’: Woman regrets her tattoo. So why’s she issuing a warning after coming in for tattoo removal?

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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‘Walmart sells lost and found items’: Shopper drops blanket in Walmart. Then she catches store selling it for $7

Breville machine(l), Woman talking(c), Mug of coffee(r)

‘You have to be willing to learn!’: Woman returns Breville machine after using it for 1 month because the espresso didn’t taste good

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

Two panel design with a woman looking upset and at the camera in one, next to an image of a woman looking at her car for a scratch

‘Lesson learned’: Woman says someone destroyed her brand-new Nissan. Then viewers found out where she parked

Two panel design with a woman talking from inside her car as she looks at the camera, next to an image of a Bath and Body Works store

‘Manager was watching’: Woman buys 3 hand sanitizers at Bath and Body Works. She can’t believe what the cashier says to her at checkout

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

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