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Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election.

Tricia Crimmins

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‘Officially my preferred airline’: TikToker films Karen being arrested at Delta Airlines gate

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

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‘Spirit don’t wanna let these people fly with their dog THEY PAID FOR’: TikToker claims flight attendants stopped teens from bringing their pet on the flight

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‘This is unfortunately common’: TikToker shows excessive packaging for CB2 napkin rings, sparking debate

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘He got his valid explanation and left’: ‘Angry Ken’ yells at TikToker and leaves after learning her car died, sparking debate

Kathleen is a Honolulu-based freelance writer, editor and communications strategist who has been published by the New York Times, Vice, Huffington Post, Hana Hou!, and more. She&#8217;s worked in the communication departments at the Honolulu Museum of Art, ACLU of Hawaii and Hawaii Community Foundation. When she&#8217;s not writing, she can be found in the ocean, walking her rescue poi dog or oil painting.

Kathleen Wong

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‘None of us actually care’: Woman says she’s ‘terrified to order’ Starbucks drink because of TikTok baristas, sparking debate

Moises Mendez II is a recent graduate from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. He is a freelance journalist based in New York City writing about everything from music to LGBTQ issues.

Moises Mendez II

‘The worst place to work ever’: TikToker says she was fired from Olive Garden after putting in her two weeks’ notice

Dan Latu is a freelance journalist writing about the internet and culture. Previously, his work has appeared in the Real Deal and Columbia News Service.

Dan Latu

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‘Don’t let him cancel’: TikToker says Airbnb host tried guilting her into giving up her reservation (updated)

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

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‘Wouldn’t it be quicker to walk’: Viral TikTok shows Chick-fil-A conveyor belt that sends food to drive-thru, sparking debate

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‘You think you have a choice’: TikToker shows trash and recycling at Subway restaurant goes in the same bin

TikToker called out for turning Ukraine invasion into opportunity to dunk on feminists

Daysia Tolentino was the editor of the Daily Dot&#8217;s creator economy newsletter, Passionfruit. Her work has appeared in Vulture, Bustle, InStyle, and Study Hall.

Daysia Tolentino

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‘I’m actually disgusted right now’: TikToker finds ‘slimy’ substance in their Arizona iced tea

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‘The world’s most expensive Taco Bell order’: Viral TikTok shows drive-thru customer being charged $5,555 for quesadilla (updated)

Dana Ysabel Dela Cruz (they/she) is a Brooklyn-based writer, educator, and grad student at the Pratt Institute School of Information. Their work has appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent, Huffington Post, and AsAmNews.

Dana Ysabel Dela Cruz

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‘A barista’s dream fr’: Viral TikTok shows pickup-only Starbucks, sparking debate

‘Upset customers go straight to that card’: TikToker shows coupon on the back of Dave & Buster general manager’s business card

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