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Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

Driver finds out oil changes are only $30 at Walmart

‘Take 5 has been robbing me for years’: Driver finds out oil changes are only $30 at Walmart. But not everyone is onboard

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

Wendy's worker talking(l+r), Wendy's sign(c)

‘I’m here to tell you that it’s true’: Wendy’s worker exposes the new Krabby Patty ‘secret formula’ sauce

Costco(l), Man talking(c), Case of carrot cake cupcakes(r)

‘I would be so mad’: Costco shopper buys carrot cupcakes. He can’t believe what he finds inside

Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election.

Tricia Crimmins

The new TikTok marketing strategy is lying that your non-Christian parents kicked you out of the house

Cadillac owner gets told ‘rattle’ is normal

‘Should we accept this from a luxury car?’: Cadillac owner gets told ‘rattle’ is normal. Is the dealership gaslighting them?

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

Braden Bjella

Olive Garden sign(l), Woman looking at camera(c), Pasta bowl(r)

‘I’m eating pasta for breakfast lunch and dinner’: Olive Garden customers stop by the Dollar Tree for container before never-ending pasta

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

Woman says she was fired for downloading ‘Fortnite’ onto her work computer

‘Not the boss vaulting your job position’: Woman says she was fired for downloading ‘Fortnite’ onto her work computer

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

Couple rents room at Royalton Inn. There’s just one problem

‘I don’t even want to stay here anymore’: Couple rents room at Royalton Inn. There’s just one problem

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 calls out Starbucks after seeing how many calories are in their Fall drinks

‘It’s basically the new McDonald’s’: Customer calls out Starbucks after seeing how many calories are in their fall drinks

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 says this Volkswagen that came into the shop is a ticking time bomb

‘I know the type of customer’: Mechanic says this Volkswagen that came into the shop is a ticking time bomb. Here’s why

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 shares 3 tips to make sure the turbo on your BMW, Mercedes, or Audi actually lasts

‘No. 2 is very effective’: Expert shares 3 tips to make sure the turbo on your BMW, Mercedes, or Audi actually lasts

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

Woman says Dyson Airwrap 'blew up' in her face. She can't believe Dyson's response

‘I’m absolutely gutted’: Woman says Dyson Airwrap ‘blew up’ in her face. She can’t believe Dyson’s response

Walmart customer catches worker cutting open bag of frozen shrimp with scissors—and putting the shrimp in display case

‘They charge us more for it being thawed out’: Walmart customer catches worker cutting open bag of frozen shrimp with scissors—and putting the shrimp in display case

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

Shop said it’d cost $3,000 to wrap her Toyota Camry. So she did it herself for way less

‘DIY at its finest’: Shop said it’d cost $3,000 to wrap her Toyota Camry. So she did it herself for way less

Woman issues trick to getting your passport renewed in just 9 days—without having to mail it in

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