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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

Toyota driver balks at dealership price for repair and chooses DIY fix

‘It should just be a 30-minute job’: Toyota driver balks at dealership price for repair and chooses DIY fix. There’s just one problem

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 reveals looming hidden cost for Nissan drivers

‘Another example of the manufacturer forcing you out of a vehicle’: Mechanic reveals looming hidden cost for Nissan drivers

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

Did this live-streamer accidentally capture tiny tree people?

‘DON’T FEED THEM’: Did this live-streamer accidentally film tiny tree people in the forest? Were they duendes?

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

Braden Bjella

Car expert warns against using this fuel grade after hyundai needed repair

‘The dealer couldn’t find anything’: Car expert warns against using this fuel grade after Hyundai needed repair

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

Customer warns doing this one thing could get your Carnival cruise canceled without consent—and you won’t get refunded

‘This is really scary’: Customer warns doing this one thing could get your Carnival cruise canceled without consent—and you won’t get refunded

Ford owner warns against 550 after car began violently shaking mid-drive

‘We’ve taken it to the dealer numerous times’: Ford owner warns against F550 after it began violently shaking mid-drive

Chipotle customer asks for extra salsa, gets bamboozled

‘Where is this generosity with the MEATTT’: Chipotle customer asks for extra salsa, gets bamboozled

Chipotle customer walks out mid-order after worker ‘skimped’ on food

‘Bro that’s actually decent’: Chipotle customer walks out mid-order after worker ‘skimped’ on steak. Not everyone agrees

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

Brooke Sjoberg

People are obsessing over this viral recycling service that offers rewards for swaps

‘I ordered 6 bags, which is $100’: People are obsessing over this recycling service that offers rewards for swaps. Users say it’s a scam

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

Ex-Barnes and Noble worker says this is the real reason the store took out the chairs

‘I never expected to hear this in my life’: Ex-Barnes and Noble worker says this is the real reason the store took out the chairs

Tesla driver says car refused to start. It still had enough charge

‘Those numbers don’t seem to add up’: Tesla driver says car lied about charge amount

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

Man says all his personal information was leaked in a cyber attack—and it may affect you too

‘This is so scary’: Man says all his personal information was leaked in a cyberattack—it may affect you too

‘Please Google the band’: Man calls out customer who bought T-shirt from Goodwill. He didn’t realize what these symbols really were

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

A teacher having his nails painted and hair done by students. There is text in the bottom right corner that says 'Main Character of the Week' in a Daily Dot newsletter web_crawlr font.

Main Character of the Week: Teacher who let students braid his hair and paint his nails

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

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