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

Melody Heald

‘I would be upset for like a minute.. then happy’: Arby’s customer can’t believe what drive-thru worker did after she ordered buffalo chicken slider and small Dr. Pepper

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

Katherine Huggins

JD Vance calls for more anti-Haitian migrant memes after admitting pet-eating panic may be false

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Former Target customer calls out state of store, says he had to abandon his shopping trip

‘Everything that I want is blocked’: Former Target employee calls out state of store, says he had to abandon his shopping trip

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

Mikael Thalen

‘6 fingers’: Skateboarding channel’s Tim Pool ollie pic accused of being AI fakery (updated)

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

Wendy's worker talking(l+r), Wendy's sign(c)

‘I’m here to tell you that it’s true’: Wendy’s worker exposes the new Krabby Patty ‘secret formula’ sauce

Costco(l), Man talking(c), Case of carrot cake cupcakes(r)

‘I would be so mad’: Costco shopper buys carrot cupcakes. He can’t believe what he finds inside

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

Tricia Crimmins

The new TikTok marketing strategy is lying that your non-Christian parents kicked you out of the house

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

Nina Hernandez

Cadillac owner gets told ‘rattle’ is normal

‘Should we accept this from a luxury car?’: Cadillac owner gets told ‘rattle’ is normal. Is the dealership gaslighting them?

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

Braden Bjella

Olive Garden sign(l), Woman looking at camera(c), Pasta bowl(r)

‘I’m eating pasta for breakfast lunch and dinner’: Olive Garden customers stop by the Dollar Tree for container before never-ending pasta

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

Woman says she was fired for downloading ‘Fortnite’ onto her work computer

‘Not the boss vaulting your job position’: Woman says she was fired for downloading ‘Fortnite’ onto her work computer

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

Couple rents room at Royalton Inn. There’s just one problem

‘I don’t even want to stay here anymore’: Couple rents room at Royalton Inn. There’s just one problem

Kamala Harris and Elon Musk with phone and X logo over black and blue. There is a Daily Dot newsletter logo that says 'One Dumb Conspiracy' in the bottom right corner.

Viral video claims Kamala Harris promised to shut down X—there’s just one problem

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

Customer calls out Starbucks after seeing how many calories are in their Fall drinks

‘It’s basically the new McDonald’s’: Customer calls out Starbucks after seeing how many calories are in their fall drinks

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

Mechanic says this Volkswagen that came into the shop is a ticking time bomb

‘I know the type of customer’: Mechanic says this Volkswagen that came into the shop is a ticking time bomb. Here’s why

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

Expert shares 3 tips to make sure the turbo on your BMW, Mercedes, or Audi actually lasts

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