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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

Tesla driver can’t believe what happens to his car just 3 days after buying it

‘I literally just got this car’: Tesla driver can’t believe what happens to his car just 3 days after buying 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

DoorDash customer warns of delivery issue after revealing where driver left his order

‘I would do that to people who don’t tip’: DoorDash customer warns of delivery issue after revealing where driver left his Taco Bell order

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

Customer buys Dodge Charger then swaps it for a Toyota Tacoma

‘I pay more for a 2015 Mazda’: Viewers torn after driver swaps $500 monthly Dodge Charger for a Toyota Tacoma

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

Woman shares real reason she doesn't scan items at Walmart self-checkout

‘I’ve had a few people come up to me’: Woman shares real reason she doesn’t scan items at Walmart self-checkout

customer buys 65-inch Samsung TV for $250. Then she tries to load it onto her Tesla

‘For $250 I’ll carry it home’: Walmart shopper buys 65-inch Samsung TV. Then she tries to load it onto her Tesla

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Shopper says people are being scammed by Kraft mac and cheese

‘This is the nastiest thing I’ve ever seen’: Shopper says people are being scammed by Kraft mac and cheese

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

Traveler issues warning on common item TSA won’t let you travel with

‘Be careful when you’re packing’: Traveler issues warning on common item TSA won’t let you travel with

Car-buying expert reveals why you should never negotiate price in person

‘Absolutely nothing to be gained from going to the dealership’: Car-buying expert reveals why you should never negotiate price in person

Flight attendant reveals real reason they greet you when you board the plane

‘I always thought they were just very nice’: Flight attendant reveals real reason they greet you when you board the plane

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

Woman says she didn’t tip after her pedicure

‘We need to NORMALIZE NOT TIPPING FOR BAD SERVICE’: Woman says she didn’t tip after her pedicure. Was that the move?

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

‘This was absolutely insane’: Woman gets yelled at during Crunch Fitness workout. She can’t believe why—and the gym’s response

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Iphone with apple pay(l), Woman drinking from mug and text that says PSA: don't use your debit card for apple pay and don't use it in the tiktok shop or you might get your entire paycheck and half your savings wiped out in seconds, sending you in a panic and praying that the bank actually gets the money back to your account.(c), Hand holding phone with tiktok app(r)

‘Half your savings wiped out in seconds’: Woman issues warning after using debit card for Apple Pay, TikTok Shop

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 talking(l+r), Hands getting manicured(c)

‘I don’t think I can go back’: Woman issues PSA about Russian and Ukrainian nail techs

Woman issues warning after Enterprise-Rent-A-Car experience goes wrong

‘Why didn’t you just leave the keys in the dropbox?’: Woman issues warning after Enterprise Rent-A-Car experience goes wrong

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

Melody Heald

Tesla driver says her 2-year maintenance is due. She can’t believe what it costs

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