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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

Expert says Google is ‘broken’ now. Here’s why

‘Google search doesn’t give answers to anything anymore’: Expert says Google is ‘broken’ now. Here’s why

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

‘They sent me a check for $5,000’: Driver says you can get money if your car loses value after an accident. Here’s how

Man talking(l+r), Hand holding phone with wifi(c)

‘I am never using anyone’s wifi again’: Man shares how to access someone’s internet search history—after someone did it to him

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

TJ Maxx(l), Man talking(c), Hands showing off items(r)

‘Not you exposing tj maxx’: T.J. Maxx Customer catches store pricing identical products with different price tags. The discrepancy is shocking

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

Viewers divided after TikToker shares how to inspect your hotel mirror

‘This is why you always check’: Viewers divided after TikToker shares how to inspect your hotel mirror

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

Kroger customer gets 34 gallons of gas for 66 cents

‘I would hook everyone up in line!’: Kroger customer gets 34 gallons of gas for 66 cents. Here’s how

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

Melody Heald

Woman says you should never get passport photo taken at Walgreens, reveals where to get it taken instead

‘They do you DIRTY’: Woman says you should never get passport photo taken at Walgreens, reveals where to get it taken instead

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

PayPal customer issues warning after over $500 went missing from her account

‘Had this happen with Venmo’: PayPal customer issues warning after over $500 went missing from her account

Woman shares hack to getting TikTok Shop ads off your feed

‘I swear this app has turned into a home shopping network’: Woman shares hack to getting TikTok Shop ads off your feed

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

Braden Bjella

Woman talking(l+r), Hands passing a check(c)

‘My rent went from $1,850 to $1,468’: Woman says her landlord overcharged her by thousands. Here’s how she found out

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

Woman talking(l+r), Walmart storefront(c)

‘Y’all need top-flight security’: Walmart customer thinks she’s being followed. She’s shocked when a worker tells her how often it happens

woman speaking with caption "TIPS ON PROTECTING YOUR VEHICLE FROM THEFT or BURGLARY...(*from an ex car thief) (l) car thief trying to open door (c) woman speaking (r)

‘I started putting my purse in my trunk’: Ex car thief shares how to protect your car from being stolen

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

‘From someone who ran a GM dealership for many years, she’s spot-on’: Expert reveals what time of the month you should buy your car

‘I really wish every hotel chain did that’: Ex-Hyatt worker says you can make the same complaint at every hotel for freebies

Woman issues warning after air fryer allegedly gave her food poisoning

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