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Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Sephora customer says you can get banned for making returns

‘Lowkey makes me nervous just shopping’: Sephora customer says you can get banned for making returns. Is it true?

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Woman buys groceries for person in need, who offers AirPod Pros as a thank-you. Here’s why she didn’t take them

‘Had something similar happen to me at Target’: Woman buys groceries for person in need, who offers AirPod Pros as a thank-you. Here’s why she didn’t take them

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Former Cheddar’s worker issues warning about the side salads

‘That’s OK. I’ve eaten at McDonald’s before‘: Former Cheddar’s worker issues warning about the side salads

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

Woman questions Carvel ice cream cake after it never melted

‘This isn’t ice cream’: Woman questions Carvel ice cream cake after it never melted

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

T.J. Maxx shopper calls out store for putting snacks on clearance at different prices

‘They will play you’: T.J. Maxx shopper calls out store for putting snacks on clearance at different prices

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

Braden Bjella

Gen Z patient says he has the eyesight of a 50-year-old after LASIK

‘I thought nothing could go wrong’: Gen Z patient says he has the eyesight of a 50-year-old after LASIK

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

‘We need to take a picture of the back of your eye‘: Woman shares how eye doctor tried to trick her into spending more money

Man talking(l+r), Woman holding phone and looking shocked(c)

‘I HAD NO IDEA I AM SO SORRY’: Customer service worker says they can see what you’re typing in the chat before you send it

Man issues warning after seeing 20 ribeyes on sale for $40 at pop-up stand

‘If you see these across the United States’: Man issues warning after seeing 20 ribeyes on sale for $40 at pop-up stand

Walgreens customer issues warning after encountering new refrigerators that scan

‘No chip for me’: Walgreens customer issues warning after encountering new refrigerators that scan

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

Insurance worker shares insurance facts you may not know

‘So basically we’re all getting scammed’: Insurance worker shares insurance facts you may not know

Mechanic says don’t fall for this new car-buying scam online

‘They’ve done it to us’: Mechanic says don’t fall for this new car-buying scam online

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

Expert reveals how to use self-service car wash without ruining your ride

‘I’m usually about 8 minutes and done’: Expert reveals how to use self-service car wash without ruining your ride

Expert reveals why you shouldn’t fill up the cap with detergent and drop into laundry load

‘Once we stopped we didn’t have an issue’: Expert reveals why you shouldn’t fill up the cap with detergent and drop into laundry load

Mechanic reveals the difference between synthetic and conventional oil and if you should bother

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