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Elizabeth Rose started her career chasing celebrities around New York City. Now she gets the inside scoop on TikTok stars and trends. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School, and her work has appeared on ETOnline, the New York Daily News, and InTouch Magazine.

Elizabeth Rose

'Any free popcorn?' (L), Woman at a concession stand (M), bag of popcorn (R)

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‘It’s worth a shot’: TikToker gets free popcorn from AMC movie theater after close

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘Sell them as limited edition’: Starbucks store receives inside-out cups in viral TikTok

$35.00 listing for crocheted sweater on Target's website (L), Target support staff confirming the garment is handmade (M), Floral crocheted cardigan (R)

‘There is no humanly wage that can cover the price of this’: TikTokers question the cost of new Target crochet sweater

Cecilia Lenzen is a former freelance writer for the Daily Dot.

Cecilia Lenzen

Krispy Kreme 'Hot Light' (L), Krispy Kreme drive-thru (R)

‘Is it true that you get a free donut when that hot sign is on?’: Woman tests Krispy Kreme ‘Hot Light’ rumor in viral TikTok

‘This interaction was scary’: TikToker says ‘aggressive’ off-leash pet at Joann Fabrics ran at her service dog, sparking debate (updated)

Woman (L), woman climbing her car to retrieve a box (M, R)

‘USPS U GOT SOME EXPLAINING TO DO’: TikToker says Dell package was delivered on top of her parking spot

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

Laiken Neumann

Chipotle workers in a line look to their left and laugh with caption "When they ask for plain white rice"

‘Bro just eat the cilantro it’s not gonna hurt you’: Chipotle workers put customer who orders ‘plain white rice’ on blast in viral TikTok, 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

‘You guys are the real ones for this’: Viral TikTok shows Wendy’s drive-thru worker pouring shot with customers

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

Writer makes zine aimed at neighbor who allegedly keeps taking her packages

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

Tricia Crimmins

police escorting woman with caption "this is a south florida realtor - a failed attempt to evict because the owner was unaware that i'm black"

‘Rent is paid and it’s illegal to move me out’: Woman says landlord is trying to kick her out of apartment she’s lived in for 4 years (updated)

iced coffee with caption "trenta iced coffee that is dumped at the end of the night when Starbucks closes. If you ask we may give it to ya"

‘If you ask, we may give it to ya’: Starbucks worker reveals alleged ‘secret’ to getting free iced coffee in viral TikTok

man in airplane seat looking at women on phone (l) woman's head leaning on seat (r) both with caption "can't trust no guy swear this man was watching girls literally nude while his girl is sleep"

‘Look if you don’t respect your girlfriend just say that’: Man caught looking at other girls on phone while girlfriend is asleep on plane, sparking debate

woman sleeping on amazon packages in front of conveyor belt with caption "work at Amazon they said"

‘Poor thing was probably fired after she woke up’: Amazon worker filmed sleeping on pile of packages

workers scans food for people with grocery cart at automotive counter in walmart with caption "these ppl came to the automotive section to check out their groceries... man said you have to bag your own"

‘Customers always think they’re so smart by checking out in all the departments’: Walmart customers put on blast for checking groceries out in automotive department, 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

man following woman with caption "i was quiet because i wanted to get on camera what he wanted to say!" (l) city buildings with caption "please stay safe out here it is not safe!!! I was minding my buisness and something told me to walk away and i realized i was being followed" (r)

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