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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

Mechanic shows 2024 Camry come in with oil leak at only 2,000 miles

‘What’s happening at Toyota?’: Mechanic shows 2024 Camry comes in with oil leak at only 2,000 miles. He can’t believe why

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

‘Dodge would do that to you’: Man buys car off Facebook Marketplace. It backfires

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

Should you change oil brands all the time depending on what’s on sale

‘How’s Royal Purple synthetic, vs Pennzoil or Mobil 1?’: Should you change oil brands all the time depending on what’s on sale? Expert weighs in

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

Ford has new button that looks like Volkswagen’s

‘I think they’re being innovative to be fair’: Ford has new button that looks like Volkswagen’s. Viewers could not be more torn about it

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

‘I’m shocked that a lot of people don’t know this’: Expert says never use your car insurance to file a roadside assistance claim

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

Lowe’s shopper says store will ‘pay’ customers to clear store out

‘Run to this specific location’: Lowe’s shopper says store will ‘pay’ customers to clear store out

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

Customer accuses Dave & Busters of false advertising its happy hour menu

‘They just don’t be trynna do they jobs’: Customer accuses Dave & Busters of false advertising its happy hour menu

Driver rents brand-new Jeep Cherokee that dies within 10 minutes of driving. Then he opens the hood

‘The check engine light came on’: Driver rents brand-new Jeep Cherokee that dies within 10 minutes of driving. Then he opens the hood

T.J. Maxx customer thinks she found ‘80s-style dress. Then she checks the tag

‘I’ve literally never heard of this ever happening’: T.J. Maxx customer thinks she found ‘80s-style dress. Then she checks the tag

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

Braden Bjella

Honda driver shares the real reason why you should get hitch added to vehicle

‘That’s why I leave mine on too’: Honda driver shares the real reason why you should get a hitch added to your vehicle. Should you?

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.

Tiffanie Drayton

Mom calls out Kmart after noticing something about boys' and girls' clothes

‘I’ve noticed this too and it upsets me A LOT’: Mom calls out Kmart after noticing something about boys’ and girls’ clothes

Man has to get brand-new Chevrolet towed away after only 1,000 miles

‘Lemon law that bad boy’: Man has to get brand-new Chevrolet towed away after only 1,000 miles

Customer threatens Crumbl after trying new pumpkin square cake

‘Count your days’: Customer threatens Crumbl after trying new pumpkin square cake

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

people dancing (l&r) Primrose Everdeen from The Hunger Games (c)

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