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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

Two Panel design with one showing the front of a car known as a KIA, the 2nd is a man with a smirk on his face.

‘There has never been a brand more controversial’: Is Kia a good, reliable car? Or a bad brand? Expert explains why drivers are so split—and reveals what he thinks

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

Woman talking(l), Medical bill(c), Gloved hands and dental tools near smiling mouth(r)

‘It can be billed in 15-minute increments’: Woman learns dentist added a ‘behavioral management’ charge to her bill. Then she finds out the real reason why

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

Taco Bell(l), Man talking(c), Drive thru men(r)

‘Bro. Offer help or leave’: Taco Bell worker can’t make customer’s food. Customer can’t believe the reason

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

Two panel design with one being the inside of a car, a man in inside the drivers seat and he is pointing at the wheel. The 2nd is of a close of shot showing a Chevy Grill.

‘I guess the one saving grace is that it gets good fuel economy’: Expert says don’t buy a Chevrolet Trailblazer—for this specific reason

Take out bag(l), Person talking(c), Tender shack logo(r)

‘I’m so confused’: Woman issues PSA after ordering from Tender Shack, but getting an Outback Steakhouse bag

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

Katherine Huggins

Three split of different women with different comments that all says "your body, my choice"

‘Your body, MY choice’: Far-right men are spamming women with their new catchphrase

Je&#8217;Kayla Crawford was a trending news intern for the Daily Dot. Her work can be found at Distractify, Dexerto, and more.

Je’Kayla Crawford

Split screen image, on one side is the image of a hand spraying Wd-40 on a shopping cart wheel. On the other we see the Walmart logo on the front of a shopping cart in the store.

‘I’m over it, Walmart’: Shopper gets a non-functioning shopping cart. Then they head over to WD-40 aisle

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

Braden Bjella

split screen image: on one side is the exterior of a Costco store, on the other we see a large screen TV displayed inside a Costco store.

‘I’d take one over Samsung and Sony’: Costco shopper finds 100-inch TV for $1,649.99. Is that a good deal?

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

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The Stable Ronaldo ‘Stay In The Box, No Get Out Of My Skin’ meme, explained

3 panel image. On the sides a woman wearing glasses speaks. In the middle is the exterior of an Ann Taylor Loft store.

‘I knew there was money in my account’: Woman says her card declined at Ann Taylor Loft. Then she calls her bank and learns the real reason why

3 part image that shows the Kia logo, the Hyundai logo, and a mechanic talking in a garage.

‘They’ve had a lot of engine problems’: Mechanic says Hyundai and Kias won’t make it to 100K miles. Here’s why—and which models have had issues

Dollar General sign(l), Man talking(c), Hand holding lip balm(r)

‘Nivea did me dirty’: Dollar General customer buys chapstick. Then he puts it on

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

Woman talking(l), Owl peeking over fence(r)

‘That owl is just too suspicious’: Woman thinks she’s being filmed on a hidden camera by her neighbor. Is she right?

Two panel design with one showing a woman with keys in her hand, she appears to be talking at the camera. The 2nd panel is of a Walmart retail store from outside

‘Same kit. Not as hard as people think’: Woman gets expensive quote from shop to tint her windows. Then she goes to Walmart for $40

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Two panel dfesign with one showing a woman talking, and the of the outside of a Lowe's store.

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