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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 did ONE cyclebar class and will never go back’: Woman takes 15-minute cycling class. Then she ends up in the hospital

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

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‘Whoever was working that shift…really messed up’: Driver pulls up to BP gas station. Then she takes a look at the price per gallon

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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‘We were not about to pay for some nasty ahh sushi’: Couple dines at restaurant that charges for uneaten sushi. So they find a creative way around policy

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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‘I do this every year’: Woman shares little-known trick for getting Netflix, Spotify without signing up for subscriptions

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘So did he walk there?’: Nissan Sentra driver goes to Walmart for an oil change. Then the auto care worker asks him to pull in

‘You will absorb very little to none’: Man picks up ‘extra-strength’ Nature Made magnesium. Then he reads the fine print

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‘I’m done trying to be the perfect customer’: Server shares PSA to customers who try to ‘help’ clear the table by stacking plates

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‘It tastes like childhood’: Woman issues PSA to those who buy Kraft’s mac & cheese. Then she reviews Walmart’s Great Value version

‘Linglongs aren’t even that bad’: Mechanic inspects car. Then he takes a closer look at the tires

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

‘Warranty just in case’: Man buys Chevrolet truck on Carvana. Then it gets delivered in the rain

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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‘It’s gonna go over $12,000 easily’: Dealership catches issue with Tesla’s 12-volt battery after purchase. They had no idea how bad the problem really was

Photo of a Honda 0 Series EV; Screenshot of Tiktok user @peterispeter

‘They’re not as bad as the Cybertruck’: Driver demands answers after seeing Honda’s new 0 Series. Here’s the problem with the new design

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

‘All the time’: Dating coach reveals how to tell if she’s seeing other guys. And if her mind is somewhere else

‘Happened to me’: Hilton guest says he had a premonition to barricade his door. Then someone tries to come in that night

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

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