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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

‘So, don’t buy off Amazon, got it!’: Man buys items for 63 cents at Dollar Tree, resells them on Amazon for $9.99

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

‘Thought I was bout to have a boujee first time CAVA experience’: Woman tries CAVA for the first time, finds something unexpected in her bowl

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

Woman talking(l+r), Phone with doordash app(c)

‘It wasn’t my fault’: Woman says her DoorDash driver got hit by a car while delivering her order. Then DoorDash charged her for it

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

‘I have to do what the policies tell me’: TSA PreCheck customer shows unexpected reason new ID system failed at airport

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

Tricia Crimmins

Mark Zuckerberg with a party hat and blower with abstract background

People are already selling replicas of Mark Zuckerberg’s birthday shirt

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

‘I just watch the speedometer go down’: Driver stuck on highway when Mazda powers down by itself. Her mechanic doesn’t know why

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

‘All other manufacturers do this’: Mechanic says Honda is better than Toyota for one ‘simple’ reason

Mike Hadge

Minecraft tiktok cape and tiktok and minecraft logos in the background

Here’s how to get Minecraft’s new TikTok cape

‘WINNER TAKES ALL’: You can buy the contents of an entire Red Lobster for the low

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

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‘I said $8-12 and the way I gasped’: Erewhon shopper finds a pack of mixed berries. She can’t believe how much they cost

‘Panda Express moving shady’: Panda Express customer notices something peculiar after ordering both plate and bowl

Harrison Butker speech in graduation robe in front of abstract background

‘Let me see you do some underwater welding’: Harrison Butker’s advice to women during commencement speech receives backlash online

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

Nina Hernandez

‘So funny how they’d rather the food be wasted’: Buffalo Wild Wings server tells customers they can’t have a box for unlimited wings. They find a workaround

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘Can confirm this is how you make it’: Former Chipotle worker reveals how to make vinaigrette amid $1.65 extra charge

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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