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

Natasha Dubash

BMW 530i on the road(l), Man smiling with text that says "Customer sold his soul for a BMW 530i with 289k smiles $1000 down $590 month 325 months"(c), Cash bills(r)

‘Sold his soul’: Man says he got locked into $590 car payment for the next 27 years

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and investigative editor. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

Claire Goforth

Jolly Good Ginger and the Older Millennial over sign for National Archives and Records Adminstration

MilTok explodes with furious allegations of leaked documents, stolen valor in wake of Trump Arlington National Cemetery event

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

Grocery cart filled with food(l), Man talking(c), Port ship and containers(r)

‘It will create a 5-day backlog’: Kroger shopper issues warning over port strike. Here’s how it could affect you

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

Coach storefront(l), Coach bag(c), Woman opening door slightly with text that says "I ordered a Coach Tabby 20 and it was delivered to my neighbor. (UPS attached proof of delivery but the apt shown in the phone was not mine). And yes, the address of the package was correct. This is how she reacted when I knocked on her door inquiring about my package"(r)

‘Hello 911’: Woman’s $370 Coach Tabby 20 bag gets delivered to her neighbor’s apartment. She refuses to give it back

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

Nina Hernandez

Goodwill sign(l), Woman talking with small green screen of man at the bottom. Text at the top says "everyone always say go to the goodwill bins, Doctor Explains"(c), Clothes with goodwill racks(r)

‘I didn’t even know adults could get that’: Woman warns against shopping at the Goodwill bins after what happened to her

Nice cars outside dealership(l), Man talking with text box that says "so the most expensive cars stay outisde"(c), Interior car dealership(r)

‘Lot harder to sell’: Dealership worker reveals the real reason the expensive cars are kept outside

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

Weber Grill(l), Home depot cashier(c), Home Depot sign(r)

‘I know that’s not right’: Home Depot shopper finds $619 grill that’s ringing up to $75. Then he gets to a human cashier

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘Not to ruin the magic’: Man reveals the ‘truth’ behind the Domino’s pizza tracker

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‘We have to empty and destroy all content’: Warehouse worker issues dire warning about Prime energy drink. How worried should you be?

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

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‘I thought that it was optional’: Woman issues warning about email signatures after realizing what she sent to her boss

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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‘I just bought an HRV’: Woman buys new Honda HR-V. Her rear window shattered the next day

H-E-B storefront(l), Man looking at camera(c), Baked goods with text that says "I can't make this *censored* up"(r)

‘That’s a damn hot dog bun’: H-E-B shopper notices something unusual about donut from the bakery section

Wendy's sign(l), Man talking to camera(c), Krabby Patty Meal sign(R)

‘’Fresh beef’ what was it before?’: Customer catches Wendy’s teasing Spongebob Krabby Patty meal

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

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‘What are the specks then?’: Expert says Breyers may have bamboozled you with its Natural Vanilla ice cream (updated)

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