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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

‘I just got a scam in the mail’: FedEx customer receives small package she didn’t order. She then realizes why

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

‘I’d like to get out ahead of this‘: Man issues PSA after his shopping cart full of items disappears in Target

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

Melody Heald

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‘Don’t allow passage’: Homeowner shares shower balloon trick that she learned from pest control

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‘Why didn’t anyone tell me?’: Man realizes sour cream is only 2 ingredients—and it’s way cheaper to make at home

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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‘I got it in mint’: Young people are dumping Apple for the Galaxy Z Flip6. Should you?

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

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‘Never talk payments’: Expert says never buy a car without asking this question

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

Teacher issues warning to parents who bring treats to celebrate their child’s birthday, sparking debate

‘The teacher absolutely has a say’: Teacher issues warning to parents who bring treats to celebrate their child’s birthday, sparking debate

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‘He did what all servers be wanting to do’: Server follows customer out to her car after she didn’t tip him. Viewers are torn

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‘Need y’all’s opinion’: Man’s Audi requires $40,000 in repairs after owning it just 3 months. Should he spend?

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‘Oh, you want me to lie for you?’: Woman shares the ‘real reason’ why you get asked to ‘pull up’ in fast-food drive-thru

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

Trump’s jet malfunctioned—its replacement appears to have been owned by Jeffrey Epstein

Mike Hadge

‘Are you kidding me?’: People at the Olympics Closing Ceremony felt hoodwinked that performances were actually in Los Angeles

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

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‘Looks like a really good friend’: Bridesmaids instructed to give spicy Polaroids to groom on wedding day. It backfires

Woman says she got banned from American Airlines for having ‘relations’ with man. There’s just one problem

‘I’m now out $1,400’: Woman says she got banned from American Airlines for having ‘relations’ with man. There’s just one problem

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

Mechanic reveals the biggest mistake he’s made as a technician

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