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

Natasha Dubash

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‘I’m out $100’: Woman issues warning to people who have money sitting inside their CashApp accounts

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

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TikTokers push years-old flub by Defense Secretary as proof FEMA admitted secret plan to ‘execute’ hurricane victims

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

Braden Bjella

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‘Everyone is here’: Target’s discount on the iPad 9’s $329 price is causing a scene. So why aren’t managers approving the deal?

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

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‘They’ll wait until you get out of your car’: Walmart shopper says this is why ‘floor walkers’ must hate to see her coming

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 My New Character trend on TikTok?

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

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‘Waited around for 2 hours’: Man says boot was placed on his Toyota ‘with no way to pay it.’ Here’s how he gets it off

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘Most expensive dog toy ever’: Woman shares how BarkBox dog toy cost her $8,000

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

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‘It’s a camera… there’s a skimmer in here’: Man warns be careful at the ATM when you need fast cash after making shocking discovery

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

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‘Not as i’m laying down right next to him’: Woman says new iOS update feature just made it a field day for cheaters

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

R.I.P LOL. IJBOL is the new LMAO 

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

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‘Save yourself a couple hundred dollars’: Expert issues PSA for people who use WeatherTech mats in their cars

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

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‘You need to be real particular’: Mechanic reveals whether the type of brake pads you use actually matter

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‘It’s happening at the parking meters here too’: USPS worker has been noticing a suspicious parking ticket scam around town. Don’t fall for it

Je&#8217;Kayla Crawford was a trending news intern for the Daily Dot. Her work can be found at Distractify, Dexerto, and more.

Je’Kayla Crawford

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‘What is going on here?’: Woman gets to the bottom of Hellmann’s mayo jar. She can’t believe what she finds

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

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