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

Nina Hernandez

Customer accuses 1-800 Flowers of false advertising

‘They only offered him 20% of his money back’: Customer accuses 1-800 Flowers of false advertising

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

Retail worker reveals how you're using 'tap to pay' wrong

‘I thought this was common sense’: Retail worker reveals how you’re using ‘tap to pay’ wrong

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

Expert finds a ton of repos at the Carmax auction. He says that should be a major red flag for customers

‘All these cars have stickers’: Expert finds a ton of repos at the CarMax auction. He says that should be a major red flag for customers

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

Ex-worker reveals that yes, you only get 4 ounces of protein per serving and managers ‘watch us like hawks’

‘Chipotle has to change’: Ex-worker reveals that yes, you only get 4 ounces of protein per serving and managers ‘watch us like hawks’

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

What is ‘reality shifting?’ The TikTok trend, explained

Walmart shopper has to walk around with shopping cart full of locked-up items

‘I feel embarrassed carrying this around’: Walmart shopper has to walk around with shopping cart full of locked-up items

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

Restaurant guest orders mac and cheese and chicken tenders. She doesn't expect what she receives

‘We waited a whole hour’: Restaurant guest orders mac and cheese with chicken tenders. She doesn’t expect what she receives

Man reveals how Readywise $150 'emergency food' packs are a scam

‘I got that for 60 bucks at Costco’: Man reveals how Readywise $150 emergency food packs are a ‘scam’

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

Natasha Dubash

‘Is this just made up to get more sales?’: Car buying expert reveals truth behind waiting till last day of the month to buy a car

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Ex-Chipotle worker says $1.65 charge for vinaigrette is 'just the beginning'

‘They added a button on the POS system’: Ex-Chipotle worker says $1.65 charge for vinaigrette is ‘just the beginning’

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

Melody Heald

Traveler says TSA confiscated her Dyson hair tool

‘I’m sorry for your loss’: Traveler says her Dyson hair tool was confiscated for ‘forever’

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’m here to show the truth’: Tesla owner says his Cybertruck rusted. But it’s not where you would think

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 says this is the real reason restaurants give out complimentary bread, butter

‘Mind is blown’: Woman says this is the real reason restaurants give out complimentary bread, butter

teacher with students braiding his hair (l) teacher with students painting his nails (c) teacher with students braiding his hair (r)

‘I wouldn’t do this if I were you’: Teacher out after letting his students braid his hair and paint his nails

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

Tricia Crimmins

Block2024: Why are people blocking celebrities on social media?