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Allyson Waller is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and has written for other publications such as the New York Times and the Miami Herald. Outside of the journalism world, some of her joys include delving into book recommendations from TikTok, listening to pop culture podcasts, and playing with her dog, Theo.

Allyson Waller

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‘Them gossip sessions are fire I bet’: Man gets job at AutoZone to work with other guys. It backfires

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

Man says he was charged for ‘surprise’ birthday cake that restaurant brought to table

‘It was $14. … We never asked for it’: Man says he was charged for ‘surprise’ birthday cake that restaurant brought to table

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.

Charlotte Colombo

Woman shares warning on viral turmeric soap after it ‘burned’ her face

‘My heart dropped’: Woman shares warning on viral turmeric soap after it ‘burned’ her face

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

Swiftie ordered signed ‘Tortured Poets Department’ CD. Then she opened the case

‘Taylor Swift is playing all of you like fools’: Swiftie ordered signed ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ CD. Then she opened the case (updated)

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

Walgreens worker warns against pressing this button when you check out

‘Now how were we suppose to know this’: Walgreens worker warns against pressing this button when you check out

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

Braden Bjella

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‘It is not something you guys want to risk’: Vet issues warning on dog collars after his pet died from using one

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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‘You can get them for insane deals on the used market’: Car salesman shares what type of car you should buy if you want to ‘look rich’

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‘Just found out we’re losing our jobs’: Barista forced to kick out customers after learning entire chain is shutting down immediately

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

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‘I don’t care how ritzy it is’: Former hotel worker says staying in a hotel is ‘one of the nastiest things you can do.’ Here’s why

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

Nina Hernandez

Sandals resort (l) woman speaking with caption "Storytime on how me and my husband got robbed on our honeymoon" (c) hands holding cash (r)

‘The food kinda sucked too’: Sandals Resorts customers robbed on honeymoon, told they should have used safe in room

Zoom ordering at restaurant with caption "Hacking into the new chicken restaurant where you order on Zoom" (l) Zoom on phone screen in hand (c) meal in container (r)

‘Why did it ask for a tip PLEASE’: Customer walks into restaurant. The server takes their order remotely via Zoom

The Dance Class, by Edgar Degas (l) woman speaking in car with caption "My Roman Empire is the fact that Edgar Degas painter of ballerinas was Jack the Ripper" (c) Jack the Ripper victims papers (r)

‘I am genuinely convinced’: Could this famous painter have been Jack the Ripper?

mechanic speaking with caption "Do Tire Brands Matter?" (l) man holding tire (c) mechanic speaking (r)

‘You definitely get what you paid for’: Mechanics reveal what tire brands they don’t trust

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

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Ally Bank customer warns against getting a car loan from the company

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

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