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

Braden Bjella

man with Chevrolet factory (l&r) chevrolet logo (c)

‘Over 800,000 Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles’: Expert said GM dealerships lied to customers, offering free tuneup without fixing real issue

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

Mechanic can’t believe the new oil required by the 2025 Toyota Camry

‘I thought 0w-16 was wild’: Mechanic can’t believe the new oil required by the 2025 Toyota Camry

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

Expert says this is the one cruise line you should never travel

‘Instant panic attack!!’: 5 cruise ship stories that will make you never want to leave the shore

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

2024 Lexus driver says dealership sold her a lemon. She can't believe their response

‘I thought these were supposed to be reliable’: 2024 Lexus driver says dealership sold her a lemon. She can’t believe their response

Woman issues warning after receiving call asking for payment on $34,000 loan. She never took out a loan

‘Even if it’s your father’: Woman issues warning after receiving call asking for payment on $34,000 loan. She never took out a loan

Is Starbucks scamming customers with its new tall cups?

‘I KNEW IT WAS DIFFERENT’: Is Starbucks scamming customers with its new tall cups?

Expert shares warning on why you shouldn’t have 2 Olipop sodas in a day

‘Why…did nobody tell me?’: Expert shares warning on why you shouldn’t have 2 Olipop sodas in a day

Woman drives from Canada to the U.S. to try Chili's Triple Dipper

‘Do they have the secret formula to the Wingstop ranch?’: Woman drives from Canada to the U.S. to try Chili’s Triple Dipper. Is it worth it?

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

Tesla driver can’t believe what happens to his car just 3 days after buying it

‘I literally just got this car’: Tesla driver can’t believe what happens to his car just 3 days after buying it

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

DoorDash customer warns of delivery issue after revealing where driver left his order

‘I would do that to people who don’t tip’: DoorDash customer warns of delivery issue after revealing where driver left his Taco Bell order

Customer buys Dodge Charger then swaps it for a Toyota Tacoma

‘I pay more for a 2015 Mazda’: Viewers torn after driver swaps $500 monthly Dodge Charger for a Toyota Tacoma

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 real reason she doesn't scan items at Walmart self-checkout

‘I’ve had a few people come up to me’: Woman shares real reason she doesn’t scan items at Walmart self-checkout

customer buys 65-inch Samsung TV for $250. Then she tries to load it onto her Tesla

‘For $250 I’ll carry it home’: Walmart shopper buys 65-inch Samsung TV. Then she tries to load it onto her Tesla

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Shopper says people are being scammed by Kraft mac and cheese

‘This is the nastiest thing I’ve ever seen’: Shopper says people are being scammed by Kraft mac and cheese

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

Traveler issues warning on common item TSA won’t let you travel with

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