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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

Mechanic breaks down why car’s AC is blowing out hot air

‘There’s a number of different directions we have to go’: Mechanic breaks down why car’s A/C is blowing out hot air

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

Shopper reveals SHEIN now has shops for Zara, House of CB, and more

‘Are they the same quality tho?’: Shopper reveals SHEIN now has shops for Zara, Free People, and more. Here’s how to find the dupes

passenger says family asked her to switch seats. She had a first class ticket

‘The audacity of the agent even asking you’: Airline passenger says family asked her to switch seats. She had a first-class ticket

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Bar owner shares PSA after customers keep stealing nice glassware

‘I GASPED I had no idea ppl did this’: Bar owner shares PSA after customers keep stealing nice glassware

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

What does it mean if you have ‘Unc Status’? The phrase for getting older, explained

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 cuts customer in Chick-fil-A drive-thru line

‘I now have your meal, and I have my meal’: Woman cuts customer in Chick-fil-A drive-thru line. It backfires

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

Braden Bjella

thermostat in lock box (l&r) woman sweating (c)

‘Anything above 68 in the summer is diabolical’: Landlord locks up thermostat on tenant so she has to use this trick to make it colder

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

​​‘You did not get bad service’: Texas Roadhouse server says customers came in ‘minutes’ before close. She can’t believe her tip on $184 tab

When a 35,000-square-foot convenience store wasn't enough, Buc-ee's built one twice as large next door

‘We’re not bumping into customers as much’: The world’s largest Buc-ee’s just opened in Texas. There’s just one problem

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

Mechanic calls our Dodge trucks over dipstick controversy

‘Wow! Yet another reason not to buy a Ram’: Chrysler worker calls out Dodge trucks over dipstick controversy

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.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

‘Stop getting ice with your drink’: 5 travel tips to fly by from flight attendants

Cropped image of handsome mechanic in uniform is working in auto service. Car repair and maintenance.

‘Honey they charged you HOW MUCH?!’: 5 tips to avoid getting scammed at the mechanic

Dealership salesman shares what to do if you get denied a car loan

‘First-time buyers this is for you’: Car salesman shares what to do if you get denied for a car loan

Driver says car rental tricked him by giving him a 'basic' Audi Q-8 Etron.

‘I have been scammed’: Driver says car rental tricked him with ‘basic’ Audi Q8 e-tron. They told him it was the latest model

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

Mom calls out Whole Foods after discovering something about her daughter’s blueberries

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