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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

Customer issues warning about major differences to kids meal

‘Texas Roadhouse has changed’: Customer issues warning about major new tweak to kids meal

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

TikTok’s at-home sandwich station trend is taking over refrigerators everywhere

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

parent buying Whataburger Big Box to feed family of 9

‘I’m trying to wrap my head around $100 for 10 burgers’: Viewers divided over parent buying Whataburger Big Box to feed family of 9

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

Nina Hernandez

Steak(l), Dietitian(c), Impossible burgers(r)

‘Not me watching this while eating a hot dog’: Cancer dietitian shares which grocery store meats are safe to eat

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Chick-fil-a(l), Person talking(c), Drive thru menu(r)

‘I left the house early and everything’: Chick-fil-A customer gets in drive-thru line before 10:30am. They still won’t sell her breakfast

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

Woman talking(l+r), Activemenus app on phone(c)

‘These aren’t even the prices I charge’: Owner says her ice cream shop was put on ActiveMenus without consent. She can’t take it down (updated

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

Mac and cheese in pot(l+r), Kraft mac and cheese(c)

‘I’ve been cooking Kraft dinner for like 20-plus years’: Woman wonders what’s been going on with Kraft mac and cheese. She’s not alone

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

Braden Bjella

‘They’re bringing child labor back’: Chick-fil-A under fire for $35 ‘summer camp’ that puts kids to work

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

Keto avocados and eggs(l), Woman talking(c), Supplements(r)

‘I would never go keto’: Cancer dietitian shares the 10 things she would never do or eat

‘I’m actually disgusted’: Woman buys $7 bag of Doritos. She can’t believe what she finds inside

Panda Express customer claims takeout containers have gotten smaller

‘Look how deep this fork goes’: Panda Express customer claims takeout containers have gotten smaller

McDonald’s insider reveals the real reason bundle deals are on the rise

‘You’re paying for packaging’: McDonald’s insider reveals the real reason bundle deals are on the rise

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

People are divided over a guy mad at his gf for not making cake he requested

‘I never trust real flowers on cakes’: Expert issues warning on ‘toxic’ materials cake decorators commonly use

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

Man holding a tablet with tipping screen inside a restaurant

‘It’s gonna ask you a question’: 5 moments that prove tipping has gotten way out of control

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

Customer can't believe the unusual way Panera cut her bagels. Workers say it is not their fault

Food