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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

Coffee shop patron says he got a worker fired because he refused to tip

‘I don’t want to give money to somebody who hurt my feelings’: Coffee shop patron says he got a worker fired because he refused to tip. Here’s what happened

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

Braden Bjella

Viewers are blown away by new Domino’s cheese volcano pizza

‘How could you tease us like this?’: Viewers are blown away by new Domino’s cheese volcano pizza

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Tenant says their apartment upped laundry fees to $30 per load

‘I am now gonna be washing all my clothes in my shower stall’: Tenant says their apartment upped laundry fees to $30 per load

Sasha Rogelberg is a Philadelphia-based freelance journalist and author of Inboxbox, a Formula 1 newsletter.

Sasha Rogelberg

Girl on computer playing game super imposed over classroom

High school esports is growing—and it’s changing who can be an athlete

David Covucci was the senior politics and technology editor at the Daily Dot, covering the nexus between Washington and Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in Vice, the Huffington Post, Jezebel, Gothamist, and other publications.

David Covucci

Deplatformed: The Klaus Schwab takedown that didn’t happen

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

woman explaining health insurance is a scam

‘GIRL I WAS JUST SCAMMED’: Woman pays $500 a month for dental insurance. She’s shocked when she learns out-of-pocket cost to fix 1 tooth

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

Hotel worker denies refund to man whose friend charged items to his room even though they had separate reservations

‘Yep, my ex charged 2k on my room’: Hotel worker denies refund to man whose friend charged items to his room even though they had separate reservations. Is that possible?

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

Melody Heald

Woman complains, returns pack of Costco paper towels after store changes packaging

‘This is such a weird thing to complain about’: Woman returns pack of Costco paper towels after store changes packaging. It backfires

Bride charges guests $65 to attend wedding

‘So basically, you are paying for your friend’s wedding’: Bride charges guests $65 to attend wedding

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

Mars Ramos

Woman orders a pinot noir—she catches the bartender mixing 2 reds together

‘I’m pretty sure that’s illegal’: Woman Orders a Pinot Noir—She Catches the Bartender Mixing 2 Reds Together

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

Walmart app on phone in hand (l) Walmart customer speaking with caption "I am PISSED" (c) Lunchables (r)

‘I’m literally shaking mad’: Single mom says Walmart delivery driver stole half her order—including autistic son’s Lunchables

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

Natasha Dubash

Woman says she lived with a famous model who was a 'kleptomaniac' and 'pathological liar.'

‘I didn’t have a Roman Empire until now’: Woman says she lived with a famous underwear model who was a ‘kleptomaniac’ and ‘pathological liar.’ It got worse

Walmart shopper finds ‘markdown’ more expensive than original price that’s hidden behind it

‘When you think you’re getting a deal, look at this’: Walmart shopper finds ‘markdown’ more expensive than original price that’s hidden behind it

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Woman says Aunt Jemima syrup hasn’t tasted the same since Pearl Milling re-brand

‘We need to get Auntie back’: Woman says Aunt Jemima syrup hasn’t tasted the same since Pearl Milling re-brand

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Lowe’s worker catches customer stuffing box, trying to pass it off as porcelain flooring so that they can make return

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