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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

Woman sharing her Zelle Experience on TikTok(r) Person holding phone with Zelle Logo on display(r)

‘I called the bank’: Zelle customer receives $100 from a stranger. Then she tried to return it

Two panel design with one showing a woman looking concerned and unimpressed, she is looking off to the side. The 2nd panel is a close up of blankets inside of a washer.

‘Get a Speed queen’: Customer demands answers after LG washing machine refuses to use ‘enough water’

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

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‘It’s useless now’: Starbucks customer buys limited edition Wicked $50 gift card. Then she checks her balance

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

Spoon full of chicken seasoning(l) Man sharing information on Chicken Seasoning(c) Knorr Chicken Seasoning(r)

‘Try to skip on this’: Sam’s Club shopper reveals Knorr chicken seasoning has removed this major ingredient

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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‘Not even the reliable brands are reliable any more’: Toyota is being sued for the Tacoma’s transmission issues. Here’s what you need to know

Ninja Creami Broken Blades(l) Ninja Creami(c) Woman checking her Ninja Creami(r)

‘Now I’m okay with not having one’: Customer says Ninja Creami caught on fire. She’s not the only one

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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‘I need this tree right now’: Walmart worker can’t use forklift to get Christmas Tree on top shelf. So shopper takes matters into her own hands

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 noticing Airbnb home has everything Zip Tied(l) Person holding phone with Airbnb on Display(c) Woman checking behind door(r)

‘What sort of Airbnb doesn’t allow you to use the refrigerator?’: Guests arrive at Airbnb. Then they notice everything is zip-tied shut

Venmo app on display(l) Man holding up a phone and cash(c) Woman pointing at green screen background of Venmo Pay app(r)

‘I declined the request’: Woman says stranger sent her $300 on Venmo. Here’s why she didn’t send it back

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘They’re trying to distract you’: Car expert reveals how salespeople use this tactic to trick you into spending more

Viewers divided after food scientist reveals whether MSG is actually bad for you

‘Sorry but you’re wrong’: Viewers divided after expert reveals whether MSG is actually bad for you

Kyle Calise is a video producer, writer, and storyteller from southern New England. When he’s not crafting explainer and culture videos, he’s usually out on a nature trail admiring trees.

Kyle Calise

Meme History: English or Spanish?

3 panel image. On the sides a woman points at glass and walks outside her house. In the middle a voyeur with binoculars looks over a hedge.

‘I think it got installed backwards maybe’: Woman issues warning after installing ‘frosted’ bathroom window

Two panel design with a woman looking skeptical in one, and a person looking over their fence in another iamge

‘We had to go into your backyard to remove the scaffolding’: Homeowner thinks her house is being cased. Here’s why

Two panel design with one showing a close up of a woman's face who appears to be in her home, the 2nd panel is of someone holding a box of clothing

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