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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

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‘One of my biggest fears’: Woman issues warning for people who wear platform Uggs in the winter

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

‘Not believable’: TikTokers sow doubt over Luigi Mangione’s all-too-tidy capture

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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‘Please don’t name your pets Luna, Bella, Baby, or Bear’: Woman takes her dog to the vet for routine procedure. Then they almost cremate him

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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‘I never knew this’: Expert shares tip for when your car with keyless entry won’t open

‘Stop buying those’: Flight attendant issues warning for travelers with these types of carry-on luggage

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

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‘I always buy direct from the Apple store’: Man buys iPhone brand-new. Then T-Mobile refuses to activate it

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

This Chappell Roan remix has us (and a lot of the internet) shook

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

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‘This decision is effective immediately’: Company conducts stress survey on its workers. Then, it does something unexpected to those who say they’re stressed

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

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‘Always where my mind goes’: Dealership saleswoman encounters customer with $15,000 Jeep that needs a new motor. Now what?

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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‘Let this be your sign’: DoorDash, Uber Eats customer reveals why you should never use your real name when placing orders

‘I’ve ordered these for years’: Chick-fil-A customer orders chargrilled chicken Cool Wrap. She feels bamboozled after seeing what she got for $17

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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‘I’m literally freaking out’: Walmart shopper issues warning on new banking scam

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

‘The landlord special’: Mechanic shares $50 ‘car dealer trick’ for when your wheel well is rusty. But not everyone’s onboard

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‘I feel like maybe he didn’t understand’: Homeowner leaves Slim Jim’s, other snacks out for Amazon delivery drivers. It backfires

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