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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

Couple rents room at Royalton Inn. There’s just one problem

‘I don’t even want to stay here anymore’: Couple rents room at Royalton Inn. There’s just one problem

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

Customer calls out Starbucks after seeing how many calories are in their Fall drinks

‘It’s basically the new McDonald’s’: Customer calls out Starbucks after seeing how many calories are in their fall drinks

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

Mechanic says this Volkswagen that came into the shop is a ticking time bomb

‘I know the type of customer’: Mechanic says this Volkswagen that came into the shop is a ticking time bomb. 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

Expert shares 3 tips to make sure the turbo on your BMW, Mercedes, or Audi actually lasts

‘No. 2 is very effective’: Expert shares 3 tips to make sure the turbo on your BMW, Mercedes, or Audi actually lasts

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

Woman says Dyson Airwrap 'blew up' in her face. She can't believe Dyson's response

‘I’m absolutely gutted’: Woman says Dyson Airwrap ‘blew up’ in her face. She can’t believe Dyson’s response

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

Walmart customer catches worker cutting open bag of frozen shrimp with scissors—and putting the shrimp in display case

‘They charge us more for it being thawed out’: Walmart customer catches worker cutting open bag of frozen shrimp with scissors—and putting the shrimp in display case

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Shop said it’d cost $3,000 to wrap her Toyota Camry. So she did it herself for way less

‘DIY at its finest’: Shop said it’d cost $3,000 to wrap her Toyota Camry. So she did it herself for way less

Woman issues trick to getting your passport renewed in just 9 days—without having to mail it in

‘I did this and got it within a week’: Woman issues trick to getting your passport renewed in just 9 days—without having to mail it in

McDonald’s customer says she’s switching to Dairy Queen following McFlurry change

‘They started this last week’: McDonald’s customer says she’s switching to Dairy Queen following McFlurry change

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

Auto service advisor says Young Dodge dealership poached her from another company

‘I wasn’t paid the first entire month’: Woman says Young Dodge dealership poached her from another company. Then they broke their promises

Woman buys huge pack of Great Value deluxe singles cheese.

‘It is on every single piece’: Woman buys huge pack of Great Value deluxe singles cheese. Then she notices something unusual

Mike Hadge

Tiffany Haddish walking the NYFW runway as a dare

Tiffany Haddish walks the runway at NYFW as a dare, viewers are divided: ‘not demure’

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

Nina Hernandez

Domino’s customer demands pizza go in oven twice despite worker’s pleas

‘They didn’t listen’: Domino’s customer demands pizza go in oven twice despite worker’s pleas. It backfires

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

TikToker that catfished right-wing dating app users with ‘Zootopia’ bunny cop says Disney is suing him

‘Zootopia’ cosplayer who catfished Jan. 6 riot attendee says Disney is trying to shut him down

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

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