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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

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‘I use tap and pay because you never know’: QuikTrip customer notices something shocking at the gas pump

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

Tricia Crimmins

Biden’s press secretary is Haitian—so now the far-right is accusing her of eating pets

Leqi Zhong was a fall intern for the Hi-Res division. Besides writing about business, tech, and the internet, she enjoys road trips and watching sunsets. Leqi graduated from UC Berkeley Journalism in May 2023 and had written for CNN, Palo Alto Daily Post, Berkeleyside, and Oakland North.

Leqi Zhong

Tony Ricardo(l), Moms for Liberty(c), Ron DeSantis(r)

DeSantis, Moms for Liberty backed school board candidate wins Jacksonville seat despite past anti-Black posts

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

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

Mikael Thalen

JD Vance(l), Man walking holding goose(r)

Redditor dragged into migrant pet-eating fears thanks to photo of man with a goose lashes out at JD Vance

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

Marlon Ettinger

Apple roasted over new iPhone 16 feature that Google released 7 years ago

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

Melody Heald

‘I would be upset for like a minute.. then happy’: Arby’s customer can’t believe what drive-thru worker did after she ordered buffalo chicken slider and small Dr. Pepper

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

JD Vance calls for more anti-Haitian migrant memes after admitting pet-eating panic may be false

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

Former Target customer calls out state of store, says he had to abandon his shopping trip

‘Everything that I want is blocked’: Former Target employee calls out state of store, says he had to abandon his shopping trip

‘6 fingers’: Skateboarding channel’s Tim Pool ollie pic accused of being AI fakery (updated)

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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‘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

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?

Steven Monacelli is an investigative journalist in Dallas, Texas. His reporting has been featured in Rolling Stone, the Daily Beast, Gizmodo, Texas Observer, Dallas Weekly, and more.

Steven Monacelli

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