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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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“This would send me into psychosis”: Woman gets into Uber ride. Then the driver starts playing AI versions of songs with her name

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 was going to call this dumb”: House committee responds to “The Rehearsal” pilot question. Nathan Fielder claps back

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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Uber’s latest idea? It’s basically just a bus, say critics

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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‘Would you go in?’: Woman calls an Uber. Then she opens car door, takes a look inside

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

Katherine Huggins

Sean Duffy over airplane/helicopter explosion

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‘Not standard to have aircraft collide’: Trump’s reality TV star Transporation Sec doesn’t inspire confidence in post-crash presser

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

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‘I tried to be helpful’: Man warns don’t do this to fellow drivers—you might get chased down

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.

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‘My ex just got a Honda Helix’: Man brags it’s only $1.84 to fill up his moped at 7-Eleven. There’s just one problem

Rachel Cohen is a trending intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studies journalism with certificates in sports communications and digital studies.

Rachel Cohen

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‘If you’re a woman, seriously do not get in one’: Customer warns against Nashville Checker Cab company after driver upcharges $30, kicks him out

Driver shares nightmare experience with Tesla rental after it malfunctioned on the highway, leaving them stranded

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‘Never again’: Driver shares nightmare experience with Tesla rental after wrong charger left them stranded

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 will be saving money’: Woman says it’s cheaper to Uber or Lyft everywhere than to pay her Honda, Geico bills

Woman says Greyhound FlixBus broke down in the middle of the desert

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‘We’re still over 4 hours away’: Woman says Greyhound FlixBus broke down in the middle of the desert. They were left stranded for hours

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘I don’t need to go this way. I need to go the other way’: Uber driver gets mad at customers since ride is not on her way home

Woman says moving company quoted her $10,000 to move her belongings

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‘That’s half-a-year’s rent’: Woman says moving company quoted her $10,000 to move her belongings

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 don’t understand why anybody would’: Car-buying expert warns against buying brand-new Tesla, shares how to get one for ‘half the price’

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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Transportation