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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

Woman looking shocked on left. Southwest sign at airport on right.

‘I honestly have no advice for them’: Expert calls out Southwest’s new bag policy. Then she reveals a loophole that may cost you

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

Kia Dealer Sign(l) Man shares what a kia engine looks like after a certain amount of miles(c) Pouring oil unto engine(r)

‘And that’s why you don’t listen to dealership recommendations’: Expert shows what a Kia’s engine looks like after 10,000-mile oil changes

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

Mars Ramos

‘Do NOT buy’: Man spots townhouse for sale. Then he sees it’s Ryan Homes

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

2 panel image showing a person crying on the left and a still from the video of the high school track meet where the incident occurred.

‘My arm got stuck’: Alaila Everett, track star involved in a baton incident, shares new footage from the event

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 no longer include these as one of my protein drinks’: Expert buys bottle of Premier Protein. Then he reveals what’s actually in it

Ulta employee sitting in car on left. Ulta storefront on right.

‘In front of his wife!’: Ulta Beauty worker says man came up to register with his wife. Then he says something out of pocket

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

Braden Bjella

Car with smoke coming out and overlayed that reads: "Bought a dodge charger 5 days ago and it caught on fire without even being on (whine emoji) (crying emoji)" on left. Dodge logo on car on right.

‘Without even being on’: Woman buys Dodge Charger. Then it starts smoking 5 days later

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

Melody Heald

Split image. Woman looking confused and irritable with overlaying text that reads: "How too much protein for a long period of time got me hospitalized (steak emoji) on left. Steak being held up by two-pronged fork on right.

‘I was eating a New York strip steak every single night’: Woman eats ‘too much protein.’ Then she finds out what she developed

‘$0 tip if they didn’t disclose it’: Woman goes to diner, gets several refills of her Diet Coke. She didn’t know she was being charged

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

Katherine Huggins

Trump mocked for promise new alcohol tariffs will be ‘great’ for non-existent U.S. champagne

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

Left: Screenshot of Tiktok user @alanahcole with a box of Pop-Tarts; Right: A grocery shelf of Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-tarts

‘I just wanted to let Pop-Tart know…’: Woman opens Pop-Tart box. Then she makes demand

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

Mikael Thalen

John Pelletier and P Diddy in front of Mandalay Bay hotel

QAnon world loses it after police chief with ties to Maui fires, Vegas shooting named in Diddy case

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

3 panel image: on the left a person explains, in the middle a state map of Montana, and on the right a Toyota logo.

‘Welcome to your average Montana coffee shop’: Woman parks. Then she notices seemingly everyone is driving this same Toyota model

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

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