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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

Dodge Ram has alternator and battery replaced

‘Modern cars’: Dodge Ram has alternator and battery replaced. So why is it still having ignition issues?

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

Melody Heald

Expert shares how to get rid of moles with baking soda trick

‘Literally go to the dollar store’: Expert shares how to get rid of moles with baking soda trick. You just need one other ingredient

Woman calls out American Airlines over policy for plus-size passengers after being sat on by seatmate during red-eye flight

‘Why should they have to pay for 2 seats?’: Woman calls out American Airlines over policy for plus-size passengers after being sat on

Heather Stewart is a freelance reporter. She was previously an executive producer at The Drag, UT&#8217;s award-winning podcast production house as well as a projects intern for KUT Austin. Her work can be found in the Austin Chronicle, the Victoria Advocate and more.

Heather Stewart

‘Turbocharger needed already at 50,000 miles??’: Woman issues warning about Audi dealership. 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

Fans sneak into Harry Styles pit using ribbon they bought at Target

‘They look legit’: Fans sneak into the pit at A-list concert using ribbon they bought at Target

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

Man hands flight attendant a note. She can’t believe what it says

‘He really thought he ate with that’: Man hands flight attendant a note. She can’t believe what it says

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

Braden Bjella

Tow truck driver goes to Hampton Inn & Suites for a Honda Accord

‘This is why I drive an old mundane car’: Tow truck driver goes to Hampton Inn & Suites for a Honda Accord. He can’t believe what he finds

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Former Costco worker shares how you can get blocked from making returns

‘They’ll put it on file’: Former Costco worker shares how you can get banned from making returns

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

‘My mom is a Temu victim’: People are sharing the items that prove their parents fell victim to online shopping

Mechanic reveals how often you should be changing the oil if you don't drive a lot

‘He only drives 4,000 miles per year’: Mechanic reveals how often you should change your oil if you don’t drive a lot

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

Lowe’s customer says worker insisted she buy moldy lumber. There was clean wood in-store

‘Home Depot is looking better and better’: Lowe’s customer says worker insisted she buy moldy lumber. There was clean wood in-store

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

Taco Bell workers can’t believe what driver does while he’s waiting for your order

‘I’d call DoorDash and let them know he’s not welcome back’: Taco Bell workers can’t believe what driver does while he’s waiting for your order

KFC customer says worker ‘bargained’ with her over the cost of her meal

‘I can do $11’: KFC customer says worker ‘bargained’ with her over the cost of her meal

Woman says she was told not to wear Lululemon leggings during MRI

‘You will burn’: Woman says she was told not to wear Lululemon leggings during MRI. She can’t believe why

Man brings Chevrolet to mechanic—and discovers his truck has counterfeit parts

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