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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

Kia driver says her key fob stopped working. She doesn’t know how to fix it

‘Does Kia have an app I have one for my Nissan’: Kia driver says her key fob stopped working. She doesn’t know how to fix it

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

Man finds Denver airport back rooms instead of his gate

‘Denver airport is haunted fr’: Man finds infamous Denver airport back rooms instead of his gate

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

Comedian shocked after TikToker copies her tweet 'word for word'

‘u copied and pasted this joke’: Comedian shocked after woman copies her tweet ‘word for word’

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 charges woman $1,000 to fix check engine light on Chevy Malibu

‘Seems to be a very common problem’: Auto shop tries to charge woman $1,000 to fix check engine light on Chevy Malibu

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

TSA searches passenger's bag after going through security. They can't believe what they find

‘He was ready to judge you’: TSA searches passenger’s bag after going through security. He can’t believe what he finds

Shopper catches Goodwill selling $10 Target item for $15

‘I stopped going to Goodwill for this exact reason’: Shopper catches Goodwill selling $6 Target item for $15

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

Braden Bjella

Expert reveals how to get Apple to stop randomly charging you for non-existent purchases

‘Subscriptions I never even approved’: Expert reveals how to stop Apple from randomly charging you for services you don’t use

Woman says she was ghosted by job after showing up for first shift

‘No one is here?’: Woman says she was ghosted by job after showing up for first shift

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

Customer says Chipotle worker pretended to give her more guacamole when she asked for extra

‘This was personal’: Chipotle customer says worker pretended to give her more guacamole when she asked for extra

Driver says Toyota Corolla just passed 100K miles. Here's why she won't get rid of it

‘Me with my 2014 Honda Civic’: Driver says Toyota Corolla just passed 100K miles. Here’s why she won’t get rid of it

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 questions whether Dairy Queen serves real ice cream after recent visit

‘Doesn’t say ice cream anywhere’: Customer questions whether Dairy Queen serves real ice cream after recent visit

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

Natasha Dubash

Chipotle customer tries ‘phone rule.’ Worker tells her she can’t record

‘Then she gave me a small bowl’: Chipotle customer tries ‘phone rule.’ Worker tells her she can’t record

Shopper says he got ‘scammed’ after opening Quest brownie bar

‘Why are they allowed to do this to us?’: Shopper says he got ‘scammed’ after opening Quest brownie bar

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

Ford F550 driver notices steering wheel shakes on new truck

‘You mean the Ford death wobble?’: Ford F550 driver notices steering wheel shakes—on new truck

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Customer slams UPS for damaging her package—then just throwing it away

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