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

Nina Hernandez

2 panel image showing birds flying and the PG&E logo on a rusty building.

“Sounds exactly like a firecracker”: Why are birds spontaneously combusting in California? Authorities weigh in

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

legal advice about getting stopped by border patrol

Lawyer (and friend of Hasan Piker) explains how to invoke your rights at the border without getting detained

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

Ford motor company logo at a Ford dealership.

Ford is recalling these 2 models—including over 273,000 vehicles—over brake issues

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

“This is horrendous”: Airbnb host tells guest hot water wasn’t part of the deal (updated)

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

2 panel image: a person explains on TikTok and a hand holds a phone with the Door Dash logo displayed.

“That was really shady”: Woman calls out DoorDash for charging her after promoting $75 off deal at Ulta. She’s not alone

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

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Influencer accidentally leaks “work calendar” with no work in it—the internet has some thoughts

Eilish O’Sullivan was the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

Eilish O’Sullivan

3 panel image showing a cupcake boquet, the Walmart bakery, and a walmart employee explaining.

“I hope you asked for a refund”: Walmart shopper tries to order the viral cupcake bouquet. Here’s why she didn’t get what she ordered, according to a worker

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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Woman says her kids are not allowed at wedding. Then she gets there and sees other people’s kids

2 Panel image, Credit card Tap Payment and filling gas

Gas stations caught charging credit card users an extra $1 per gallon

2 Panel Image, Costco store front and gold bars

Costco places restrictions on customers buying gold—all because of this viral reselling scheme

Photo of common meal at Wendy's restaurants with a Frosty, cheeseburger and chicken nuggets.

“McDonald’s who?”: Wendy’s releases 3 new items riffing on the beloved Frosty

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

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“They knew there was no service!!!”: Woman issues safety warning after traveling from Memphis to Houston, seeing man lying in the middle of the road

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Pope Leo issues warning on AI: “Thou shalt not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind”

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

3 Panel Image of youtube couple Austin Mcbroom and Catherine Paiz

Austin McBroom accuses ex-wife Catherine Paiz of hosting unlicensed Ayahuasca ceremonies around kids

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

Natasha Dubash

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