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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

When a 35,000-square-foot convenience store wasn't enough, Buc-ee's built one twice as large next door

‘We’re not bumping into customers as much’: The world’s largest Buc-ee’s just opened in Texas. 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 calls our Dodge trucks over dipstick controversy

‘Wow! Yet another reason not to buy a Ram’: Chrysler worker calls out Dodge trucks over dipstick controversy

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

‘Stop getting ice with your drink’: 5 travel tips to fly by from flight attendants

Cropped image of handsome mechanic in uniform is working in auto service. Car repair and maintenance.

‘Honey they charged you HOW MUCH?!’: 5 tips to avoid getting scammed at the mechanic

Dealership salesman shares what to do if you get denied a car loan

‘First-time buyers this is for you’: Car salesman shares what to do if you get denied for a car loan

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

Braden Bjella

Driver says car rental tricked him by giving him a 'basic' Audi Q-8 Etron.

‘I have been scammed’: Driver says car rental tricked him with ‘basic’ Audi Q8 e-tron. They told him it was the latest model

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

Mom calls out Whole Foods after discovering something about her daughter’s blueberries

‘What is going on?’: Mom calls out Whole Foods after discovering something about her daughter’s blueberries

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 encourages people who can’t afford their cars to file for bankruptcy

‘The rich utilize this resource way more’: Woman encourages people who can’t afford their cars to file for bankruptcy

Steakhouse server says DoorDash driver forgot to pickup $300 order

‘I would’ve quit after that’: Steakhouse server says DoorDash driver didn’t pick up $300 order. What the manager did next shocked him

Chipotle customer orders chicken burrito, is shocked by what she finds inside

‘I thought everyone was lying’: Customers leave Chipotle for Qdoba after shocking find inside burrito bowl

Delta offers $4K to passengers if they skip their flight

‘That’s 2 all-inclusive vacations’: Delta offers $4K to passengers if they skip their flight

Angela Shanice Littlefield is a freelance writer with a focus on pop culture and tech news. She&#8217;s a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). She has written and worked for entertainment figures such as Sirius XM Radio Personality Sway Calloway, and published work for Grammy U, the NAACP&#8217;s Crisis magazine, and Austin Monthly magazine.

Angela Littlefield

customer notices something weird about $8 watermelon

‘That ain’t no watermelon’: Customer notices something weird about $8 watermelon from grocery store

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

‘My dad would put 87 in his BMW and wonder why he had fuel system issues’: Driver gets 87 grade gasoline. It backfires

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

Job seeker says 'strange' interview made her turn down job

‘Do you have to ask for consent now to shake somebody’s hand?’: Job seeker says ‘strange’ interview made her turn down job offer

Kyle Calise is a video producer, writer, and storyteller from southern New England. When he’s not crafting explainer and culture videos, he’s usually out on a nature trail admiring trees.

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