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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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“You might wanna become an Executive Member”: Costco worker issues warning after retailer announces change to hours

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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Charlotte Colombo

Man shows off Bowflex dumbells in his garage.

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“They cost me $400 and offered me $77 lol”: Bowflex recalls 4 million adjustable dumbbells. Customers aren’t impressed with the refunds they’re being offered

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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“Lululemon all the way”: Customers sue Alo Yoga and influencers over social media posts

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

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Lindsey Weedston

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“Dystopian”: Kid races to buy Pokémon cards in viral video—but scalpers already got there

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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“Deliver what? A single pack of gum?”: Walmart drones are making deliveries in 5 new cities

Whitney Jefferson is the Executive Editor of The Daily Dot. Previously, she worked at BuzzFeed, Jezebel, Gawker Media, and The Late Show with David Letterman. She&#8217;s written books for Adams Media, hosted shows on IFC and Sirius XM, and appeared on the Today Show, CNN, CBS, MTV, VH1, HLN, Extra, Entertainment Tonight, and Nightline.

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Whitney Jefferson

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“Work smarter, not harder”: Video of Target’s window-washing drone divides viewers

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

2 Panel Image of person holding pride flag and Target logo

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“It’s not just one”: Target customer spots Pride collection. Then they take a closer look at the tags

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“Check this out”: Woman shops at PetSmart. Then she takes a closer look at her receipt

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“It is making people buy from companies like Amazon”: Temu loses half of its U.S. daily users amid tariffs

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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ALDI announces price freeze on baby formula in the U.K. What about Americans?

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

Natasha Dubash

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“Exactly what the corporations are banking on”: HomeGoods shopper buys 2 decorative pillows. Then she takes a closer look at the receipt

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“I’ve come to my senses”: Woman sends her husband to Costco to pick up an LG fridge. He returns home with a Hisense

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

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“They butter be joking”: Woman buys Target butter dish. Then she tries to put butter in it

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.

Eilish O’Sullivan

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“I’m about to show you how this works”: Walmart shopper finds Shark vacuum on “hidden clearance” for only $34

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

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