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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

Ulta customer says workers ganged up on her, wouldn’t take no for an answer when trying to get her to sign up for credit card

‘What are the managers doing to you guys?’: Ulta customer says workers ganged up on her, wouldn’t take no for an answer when trying to get her to sign up for credit card

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

Braden Bjella

Woman gets new kitchen through Home Depot

‘Make them replace it’: Woman gets new kitchen through Home Depot. It backfires

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

Woman gets $40,000 car from her husband. She doesn’t want to put miles on it

‘What’s the point of the car then?’: Woman gets $40,000 car from her husband. She doesn’t want to put miles on it

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

Woman puts in her 2 weeks’ notice at work. Did she get fired instead?

‘Call HR immediately’: Woman puts in her 2 weeks’ notice at work. She gets fired on the spot

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

Homeowner furious when her 3-year-old Samsung fridge suddenly goes out

‘Only whirlpool appliances for me’: Homeowner furious when her 3-year-old Samsung fridge suddenly goes out

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

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What is the gorilla mask video on TikTok?

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 reveals 5 things to check for when buying a new car

‘That tells you, most likely, the car’s been in a front-end wreck’: Mechanic reveals 5 things to check for when buying a new car

Costco customers use family card to grocery shop in-store

‘They’re way too strict’: Costco customers use family card to grocery shop in-store. It backfires

Guests try Outback Steakhouse's 3-course meal hack for $15

‘Texas Roadhouse over Outback tbh’: Guests try Outback Steakhouse’s 3-course meal for $15. Is it worth it?

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

Expert accuses dealerships of 'desperately' trying to get rid of all their Ford Bronco Raptors

‘If I’m spending 100k on a vehicle I’m getting the ram trx’: Expert accuses dealerships of ‘desperately’ trying to get rid of their Ford Broncos

Shopper warns against buying ‘travel sized’ toiletries

‘I’m just learning this’: Shopper warns against being scammed by ‘travel-sized’ toiletries. He shares what to do instead

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

Husband gets wife same Hallmark birthday card as last year. Then he notices something strange

‘So y’all don’t buy your cards at Dollar Tree?’: Husband gets wife same Hallmark birthday card as last year. Then he notices something strange

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

Dealership worker reveals how much your credit matters when purchasing a vehicle

‘I pay $492 a month for a 2024 Nissan Sentra’: Dealership worker reveals how much your credit score actually matters when purchasing a vehicle

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Costco customer returns cooking pans 1 year later

‘We literally get new rugs every few months ’cause of this rule’: Costco customer returns cooking pans after 1 year because they got ‘scratched up’

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

Melody Heald

Mom blasts American Airlines for not letting her on plane with her kid, dividing viewers

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