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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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“I want that Bad Bunny cup”: Customers are divided over Subway’s “Happy Gilmore” $1 deal

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.

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“This is what I don’t understand”: Joann Fabrics’ closing sale sparks outrage

Amelie Allen is 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.

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“That was really shady”: Woman calls out DoorDash for charging her after promoting $75 off deal at Ulta. She’s not alone

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

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‘I’d be suspicious’: Woman buys ‘dream car’ at an auction for only $1,750. It’s discontinued. Did she actually hit the ‘jackpot’?

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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‘So clutch’: Best Buy shopper checks the prices of Intel Laptop, 58-inch Samsung TV. Then they check the outlet prices

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘I got it for $8,000 under’: Woman says Cadillacs are ‘highly discounted’ with loaner dealership pricing. Here’s how you can get it

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‘This is why you scan everything’: Walmart shopper sees a Better Homes & Gardens outdoor seat set for sale. Then she checks the online price

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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‘Target is no longer going to be carrying these Weber grills’: Man goes for $259 grill. Then he’s shocked by its price at self-checkout

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

Melody Heald

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‘You can CashApp me $2 and save a lot of money’: Walgreens cashier says it’s really easy to apply employee discount at checkout. You just have to ask

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‘Dude got a steal’: Woman says husband bought 2005 Lincoln for only $1K. Then she sees him pull up in it

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‘I got Gucci and Givenchy’: Woman exposes little-known Costco membership perk. Here’s how to take advantage of it

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‘Are they the same thing?’: McDonald’s customer orders McNugget deal for $28. Then a worker intervenes

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

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‘Compare at $300’: Shopper finds Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones at Marshalls. Then she opens the bag

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‘It’s actually a signal to employees’: Expert shows how to look for Dollar General’s penny sale—and what you can expect to find

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