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Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

‘NOT paying for our Fountain View room at Bellagio!’: Vegas expert reveals hack to get free hotel rooms

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

Woman talking(l+r), Royal Caribbean cruise ship(c)

‘The food looks like I made it in an Easy-Bake Oven’: Woman calls out food on 9-month Royal Caribbean cruise

Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election.

Tricia Crimmins

people on boat helping people on sinking boat (l) boat of people helping people on sinking boat (c) person on boat helping people in the water with lifejackets on (r)

Boat of tourists capsizes in the ocean, killing a passenger

Audra Schroeder&#8217;s work has previously appeared in the Austin Chronicle, the Dallas Observer, NPR, ESPN, Bitch, and the Village Voice.

Audra Schroeder

Woman accidentally captures fiancé lying to win a disagreement

‘I would never let this go’: Woman accidentally captures fiancé lying to win a disagreement (updated)

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‘I will never understand getting that drunk’: Sisters have airport meltdowns over flight delay

Kiwi user with caption "PSA: if you are ever booking a flight, do NOT do it using Kiwi. I was stopped when boarding today and was told there was giant "FRAUD" on my boarding pass. Everyone around me let out a collective gasp. The agent said Kiwi never paid the airline for my ticket. They took my money, gave me a boarding pass, and never actually paid the airline. I almost got kicked off the flight. Luckily they let me pay $130 at the gate, but Kiwi just up and ran with my money according to them (and they said Kiwi does this often)." (l) Kiwi.com logo in front of green background (c) Kiwi user with caption "PSA: if you are ever booking a flight, do NOT do it using Kiwi. I was stopped when boarding today and was told there was giant "FRAUD" on my boarding pass. Everyone around me let out a collective gasp. The agent said Kiwi never paid the airline for my ticket. They took my money, gave me a boarding pass, and never actually paid the airline. I almost got kicked off the flight. Luckily they let me pay $130 at the gate, but Kiwi just up and ran with my money according to them (and they said Kiwi does this often)." (r)

‘Kiwi once booked me on an airline that doesn’t exist’: Traveler says she booked flight through Kiwi—her boarding pass said ‘FRAUD’ (updated)

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

Passenger ends up being the only person on the flight after 18-hour delay. Everyone else gave up

‘Welcome to your private charter flight’: Passenger ends up being the only person on American Airlines flight after 18-hour delay

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 literally thought it was a joke’: Woman says she was kicked off Alaska Airlines flight after attendant learned she had a mimosa

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

Unclick

‘It felt like an April Fools’ prank’: Woman says Delta destroyed her suitcase—so they sent her 13 luggage bags as replacement

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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‘What do I pay all this money for?’: Woman says she was asked to tip for checking in a bag at airport

woman greenscreen TikTok over Airbnb listing caption "AIRBNB FIX THIS!!! I literally didn't even ask for a full refund I just asked that they take the listing down so nobody else got hurt or stolen from..." "he came through the door of the home twice intoxicated" (l) hand holding Airbnb logo keychain with key in front of light wood background (c) woman greenscreen TikTok over Airbnb listing caption "AIRBNB FIX THIS!!! I literally didn't even ask for a full refund I just asked that they take the listing down so nobody else got hurt or stolen from..." "And he sat in there and watched us and listened to us" (r)

‘It was extremely unsafe’: Airbnb guest canceled stay early after host allegedly stayed at location, watched them

Cheesecake Factory restaurant inside mall (l) Man speaking in mall (c) Texas Roadhouse inside mall (r)

‘I’m trying to get away from this food bro’: Overseas mall features Texas Roadhouse, Cheesecake Factory, Starbucks, and Five Guys, sparking debate

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‘Don’t fly Air France’: TikToker slams Air France for putting her family in economy after paying $12,000 for premium seats

‘People need to mind their business’: People think woman snuck her dog on United Airlines flight, sparking debate

woman speaking in airport caption "Heathrow airport currently is a zoo. This is what staff shortages look like. 5 flights cancelled by BA and multiple lost bags."(l) Heathrow airport with luggage covering entire floor caption "The reality of heathrow with no staff! Bags lost, and piled high, afronation flights cancelled. The UK is finished" (c) woman speaking in airport caption "Heathrow airport currently is a zoo. This is what staff shortages look like. 5 flights cancelled by BA and multiple lost bags." (r)

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