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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

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‘It’s really trying my patience’: Amazon customer slams new return policy after having to make return, blames other customers for ruining a good thing

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

‘They’re pulling a Disney move?!’: Expert says you shouldn’t use the McDonald’s app in light of recent events. Here’s why

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

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‘You’re not getting new tires’: Man warns against tire shop after catching them with can of black paint in back

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‘I could’ve bought for $10’: Woman makes Jimmy John’s Picklewich at home using Walmart delivery. Then she gets the bill

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‘Verizon is a scam’: Woman buys iPhone 16 from the Verizon store. She had to file an insurance claim not even 24 hours later

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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‘It’s already gone at my local store’: Walmart shopper demands answers after seeing $28 price tag for this recently banned sauce

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

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‘Look at the fine print’: Man compares Vlasic, Great Value relish ingredients lists. He can’t believe what he discovers

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‘That can cost up to $500’: Woman asks car salesman for small favor at the dealership. Now she’s warning us

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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‘Lindt Chocolate is in big trouble’: Expert issues warning for people who eat Lindt Chocolate

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

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‘Something similar happened to me’: Woman says Citgo cashier took his time counting her change so he could ambush her

David Covucci was the senior politics and technology editor at the Daily Dot, covering the nexus between Washington and Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in Vice, the Huffington Post, Jezebel, Gothamist, and other publications.

David Covucci

Will the YMCA reveal the election results?

Three panel graphic with panel one showing a Walmart sign from outside, the second panel shows a woman holding a large stove handle. The text reads "In regards to Walmart employee that was cooked alive, while on the clock" The final panel shows a man opening up a large oven with a bunch of rolls in it.

‘I don’t even know if I would fit in here’: Walmart worker responds to shocking viral story about employee in the oven

Two panel design with one showing an Amazon prime working inside of the truck, they are looking at thier phoe The 2nd panel shows a Prime delivery truck.

‘This explains why my packages are always delayed’: Amazon driver slams Amazon GPS for route it forces her to go

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

xTwo panel design with one showing an auto dealership, the 2nd showing a man talking at the camera. He is in his apartment.

‘I’m looking at Toyotas and Hondas’: Car-buying expert says watch out for dealerships that sell lo jack, etch, and wheel locks. Here’s why

Two panel design with panel one showing a house from the outside. The lawn is covered in stuff and halloween decor. The 2nd panel show a close up of person's phone, with the DoorDash logo on it.

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