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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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Culture

Texas teachers are sharing ways they’re fighting back against the Ten Commandments classroom law

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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“Like putting lipstick on a pig”: Lawyer warns against “dangerous” indoor firepot products that are often repackaged after being banned

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How to use the iPhone “I’m getting pulled over” shortcut

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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‘I thought it was a carrot’: Woman buys chicken wrap from local cafe. Then she learns the hard way what’s inside

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

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‘Nah, not really’: Man’s Uber gets pulled over by police. Then tells the officers that he doesn’t have a license

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

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‘I was paying over $267 per month’: Expert issues warning that T-Mobile may have bamboozled you out of ‘hundreds of dollars’

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

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‘The way I would have returned everything’: Shopper says he was sent to Costco jail for 20 minutes after worker makes mistake

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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‘Sounds like John Deere’: Woman takes her Mercedes to her mechanic. Then she realizes he’s not allowed to open the hood

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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‘You can earn up to $24.50’: Woman shows how you can get money if you’ve bought Starkist tuna—even if you don’t have proof

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‘I just know my future is set’: Woman shares why you should get a receipt when buying Celsius

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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‘He was pulling out a Diet Coke’: Woman notices someone let her dog out. Then she catches her landlord inside

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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‘It feels like an assault’: Woman says Deadmau5 singer stole her vocals

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’re better than me’: Target shopper has to return to store after accidentally committing crime

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‘They’re pulling a Disney move?!’: Expert says you shouldn’t use the McDonald’s app in light of recent events. Here’s why

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