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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

McDonald's expert reveals the real reason free drink refills are going away

‘That robot thing in the lobby’: McDonald’s expert reveals the real reason free drink refills are going away

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

Nina Hernandez

‘That will be $60′: Man shares how flip flops are made

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

Woman orders purse off of Shein, finds out what it’s made of after cutting it open

‘At least they’re reusing and recycling’: Woman orders purse off of Shein, finds out what it’s made of after cutting it open

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

‘When the car that you used to draw in middle school pulls up’: Viewers divided over new electric USPS truck

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

Braden Bjella

What is this large 'anomaly' that experts are tracking in the ocean? Is it a leviathan?

’84 pilot whales mysteriously huddled’: What is this large ‘anomaly’ that experts are tracking in the ocean? Is it a leviathan?

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Driver buys Jeep from FB marketplace with 100K miles. He didn’t know he got scammed until he saw the CarFax

‘Even more messed up than I thought’: Driver buys Jeep from FB marketplace with 100K miles. He didn’t know he got scammed until he saw the CarFax (updated)

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

2 furniture store customers argue over who gets to buy this chair

‘I’ve been sitting in this chair for 15 minutes’: 2 furniture store customers argue over who gets to buy this chair. Here’s how to make sure you’ll have the upper hand

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

Melody Heald

Woman shares the ‘right way’ to use a cheese grater

‘I was 43 years old when I learned this’: Woman shares the ‘right way’ to use a cheese grater

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

Walmart shopper calls out store for putting so many new items behind glass case—including items that are only $2

‘This is the future’: Walmart shopper calls out store for putting so many new items behind glass case—including $2 items

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

Server slams customers who stay at tables to talk after paying

‘I’m not giving you no refills’: Server slams customers who stay at tables to talk after paying. It backfires

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

Chipotle customer says ‘phone trick’ doesn’t work at every location after worker skimped on order

‘Bro was teasing you’: Chipotle customer says ‘phone trick’ doesn’t work at every location after worker skimped on order

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

What is borg drinking? Controversial trend utilizes gallon-sized jugs for alcoholic concoctions

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Mechanic calls out 10,000 mile oil changes when Land Rover comes in with shocking problem

‘My Camry recommends 10,000, I still do 5,000 regardless’: Mechanic calls out oil changes when Land Rover comes in with shocking problem

McDonald’s just changed the recipe for its cheeseburger. Now a former corporate chef is calling out 3 new differences

‘It’s not a favorable change’: McDonald’s just changed the recipe for its cheeseburger. Now a former corporate chef is calling out 3 new differences

Woman sits down in airport after flight gets canceled, workers assumed she's unhoused

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