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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

Toyota Dealer Sign(r) Expert sharing Toyota Deals(c) Toyota Sequoia(r)

‘I want a Sequoia TRD Pro so bad but not for 90k’: Expert shows why the Toyota car market is so ‘crazy.’ Is it a good time to buy?

Rachel Joy Thomas is a music journalist, freelance writer, and hopeful author who resides in Austin, Texas.

Rachel Joy Thomas

two panel design with a man smiling at the camera in one, next to an image on a computer smoking.

‘Exactly out of warranty’: Man’s Acer laptop crashes 3 years—to the day—after purchase. What’s going on?

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

Melody Heald

3 panel image. On the sides a woman speaks to camera on a Walmart aisle. In the middle is an assortment of bettergoods products.

‘They’re trying to fill a demographic’: What’s up with Walmart’s new ‘affordable gourmet’ brand Bettergoods?

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

2 panel image: Nissan ornament and shot of car dashboard, with text over: "She's at 107k now and still going strong."

‘Still going strong’: Woman has Nissan Rogue with 107K miles. When should you let it go?

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

Mars Ramos

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‘Think of it as an Uber for the elderly’: Expert recommends Papa Pals as lucrative side hustle. Here’s how much you can make

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

Nina Hernandez

2 panel image. On the left is a close up of a person's mouth with their tongue sticking out. On the right, a glass of whiskey being poured.

‘These are the 5 bottles you need’: Expert shares why you should drink Tullamore Dew, Old Grand-Dad

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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‘I look at our Ring footage and see’: Woman discovers 2 Walmart bags outside her home. She didn’t order them

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Two panel design with a woman who is looking directly at the camera, next to an image of a logo for DoorDash.

‘She is just mad’: DoorDash worker says she saved customer’s life. She can’t believe how customer repaid her

Three panel design with a close up of a Nissan steering wheel in one, next to an image of a man who is talking at the camera, next to a image of a close up of a Toyota steering wheel

‘I would rather get an older Camry before going to Altima’: Expert says 2025 Toyotas are ‘trash.’ Here’s why

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

Two panel design with a close up of a sign reading "$19.97", next to an image of a Home Depot sign

‘How is this even real?’: Man finds Shockwave quadcopter drone on sale for $34 at Home Depot. Then he looks closer

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

woman pointing at camera(l) Walmart Store Front(c) Box of Plushies(r)

‘You can’t make this up’: Walmart customer can’t believe her store looks like this at this point in the year

Rebecca Leib

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Who is Nurse Hannah? Son’s ‘flinching’ video sparks controversy

‘Never buy a Ford again’: Man buys 2022 Ford Bronco. Then he has to lawyer up

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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‘This is more expensive than my actual flight’: Delta Airlines customer warns new bag policy may cost you $200

woman smiling(l) Family Dollar Store Front(c) Almond Joy candy bag(r)

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