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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

‘You could be like this guy and his Audi over here’: Mechanic warns what will happen if you don’t change your oil more than the dealership recommends

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Woman talking(l+r), Blue gloved hands with dental tools near smiling mouth(c)

‘Snacking can be really bad for your teeth’: Expert says this product can help prevent cavities if you snack often

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

Woman talking(L+r), Gloved hands filing nails of hand(c)

‘They charged her $35 extra’: Expert exposes how nail salons rip you off—and what to do to prevent it

Mike Hadge

irish kids rap song the spark: Three split of kids singing

‘Everybody in the crowd start bouncing’: This song by a bunch of Irish children is your new summer bop

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

Woman looking upset(l+R), Hand passing hotel key(C)

‘They had no extra rooms’: Hotel guests have to sleep outside after hotel key, master key don’t work

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

Braden Bjella

‘They were sitting in their office watching’: Ex-Chipotle worker says managers watch employees through camera to check portion sizes

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

‘It’s making this weird sound’: Woman says Tesla stopped working, wouldn’t open in 93-degree heat

Target customer warns Apple Pay scam left her with unexpected charge

‘Right out of my digital wallet’: Target customer warns new Apple Pay scam charged her $975—and Apple support is powerless

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

McDonald's expert reveals the real reason free drink refills are going away

‘That robot thing in the lobby’: McDonald’s expert reveals the real reason free drink refills are going away

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

Nina Hernandez

‘That will be $60′: Man shares how flip flops are made

Woman orders purse off of Shein, finds out what it’s made of after cutting it open

‘At least they’re reusing and recycling’: Woman orders purse off of Shein, finds out what it’s made of after cutting it open

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

‘When the car that you used to draw in middle school pulls up’: Viewers divided over new electric USPS truck

What is this large 'anomaly' that experts are tracking in the ocean? Is it a leviathan?

’84 pilot whales mysteriously huddled’: What is this large ‘anomaly’ that experts are tracking in the ocean? Is it a leviathan?

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

Natasha Dubash

Driver buys Jeep from FB marketplace with 100K miles. He didn’t know he got scammed until he saw the CarFax

‘Even more messed up than I thought’: Driver buys Jeep from FB marketplace with 100K miles. He didn’t know he got scammed until he saw the CarFax (updated)

2 furniture store customers argue over who gets to buy this chair

‘I’ve been sitting in this chair for 15 minutes’: 2 furniture store customers argue over who gets to buy this chair. Here’s how to make sure you’ll have the upper hand

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