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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

Interior toyota and text that says "7k for the transmission replacement - 2019 Toyota Camry 2.5 Transmission whining metallic noise concern"(l), Toyota sign(c), Toyota camry(r)

‘Take it to Carmax and trade it in’: Toyota Camry driver’s car has ‘whining metallic noise.’ It’s a $7,000 repair. Is it worth it?

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

Three panel design with one showing the Entertainment section of a retail store, the middle is of a large TV in the store, and the last panel is the outside of a Walmart.

‘There’s a reason it’s so cheap’: Shopper finds huge 98-inch ROKU TV at Walmart for $1,498. Is that a good deal?

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Great Value Wicked Mac and Cheese(l) Walmart Store Front(c) Mac and Cheese(r)

‘I would cry while eating this’: Woman tries ‘mystery color’ Great Value mac & cheese. Why does it look like that?

Costco Shopper(l) Costco Wholesale Store Front(c) Pistachio Cream(r)

‘Literally the rarest item’: Shopper finds ‘rare’ pistachio cream at Costco. Why is it so popular?

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

three panel design with one being the outside of a T-Mobil, the middle of a woman talking at the camera, and the 3rd of the inside of a T-Mobil store.

‘We have your phones’: Woman buys iPhone 16 from T-Mobile and uses UPS for trade-in. Then she gets her bill

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

Chevy Dealer Sign(l) Chevy Customer(c) Chevy Silverado 2024(r)

‘I’m holding back tears right now’: Charlotte woman calls out Chevrolet dealership—and can’t believe what her monthly payment came out to

Three panel design with one shows a woman pointing to herself, middle panel is someone scooping up cooked rice, the 3rd panel is the same woman looking off to the side, she is still pointing at herself.

‘I don’t need this negativity’: Viewers torn after med school student warns against eating reheated rice

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

Melody Heald

tiktoker explaining her Server experience; Cold Glass cup of lemonade

‘We’ll just get the water’: Server blasts customers who make their own lemonade at table

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

Mazda Dealer Sign(l) Most Reliable Car brands as rated by a TikToker(c) BMW Car Dealer Sign

‘She’s quick. She’s sporty’: Expert shows the 3 ‘uncommon’ cars you may not expect are actually this reliable

Woman holding her neck(l) Sore throat wording on a post it note (c) Woman looking shocked to find a remedy for sore throat

‘I got on TikTok and Googled’: Woman can’t shake dry, sore throat. Then she finds this ‘natural’ remedy

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

Club owner bans this Zodiac sign from entering

‘I guess in the Clerb we aren’t all fam’: Club owner bans this Zodiac sign from entering. Why?

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

Dealer Keys(l) Lemon Law and Gavel(c) Car Dealer Salesman(r)

‘Dealerships are legally allowed to sell you lemons’: Dealership worker admits to trying to sell customer a lemon

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

Natasha Dubash

Walmart Employee(l) Walmart Store Front(c) Walmart Back Door(r)

‘I know I’m not supposed to be here’: Walmart shopper has to go in the back to pick up own online order after waiting for over 1 hour

Two panel image: on the left we see a front view of a red Mazda Cx-90. On the right we see the hands of a person taking money out of a wallet.

‘At least you can save a lot of money and have no trade value later’: Drivers are raving about the Mazda CX-90 as a ‘hidden gem.’ But not everyone is on board 

Lowe's Customer(l) Lowe's Store Front(c) Lowe's Locked Shelves

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