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Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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Walmart faces another round of boycotts in the wake of DEI rollback protests

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Costco silently changed its payment options. It may make you buy more

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.

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“Is this the ultimate recession indicator?”: Los Angeles Apparel is coming to New York City

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

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“This is what I don’t understand”: Joann Fabrics’ closing sale sparks outrage

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

Laiken Neumann

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“Ruining it for the rest of us”: Target shopper catches woman trying to return kids’ clothes because her daughter outgrew them. What’s the real policy?

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Walmart is working on an AI assistant that would change shopping forever

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Move over, Rihanna. Roblox will allow creators to sell merch in the game

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.

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“UGG belongs to Australia”: Original UGG boots brand issues update on struggles after lawsuit

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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‘I unfortunately had to pony up the $6.99’: Walmart rolls out basket fee. What is it?

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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Changes are coming to 650 Walmart locations. What are these ‘stores of the future’?

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‘Makes you lose track of time’: Have you fallen for these Temu casino-like tactics to get you to spend more money?

Makalah Wright is a writer for the Daily Dot. She has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

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‘That’s not the only thing that’s gonna change in price today’: Customer catches Home Depot and DeWalt reps changing prices in store. Their ‘best-seller’ went up by over $100

Eilish O’Sullivan was the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

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‘Don’t do it’: Plumber of 32 years goes to Lowe’s. Then he sees shopper making costly mistake

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‘So who’s stealing?’: Target announces change to its self-checkout. Here’s how it’ll impact shoppers

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