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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

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‘Gotta do Kohls return and they give you a 20% off coupon’: Amazon customer issues warning after she tries to make 2 returns, discovers this new policy change instead

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

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‘They wanted to be more like Tesla’: Mechanic slams 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E for not having a door handle. Here’s why it’s an issue

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 would also contact their corporate office’: Woman says her items were stolen during Embassy Suites stay. She can’t believe the hotel’s response

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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‘I NEVER recommend’: Woman warns against LASIK, says it ‘ruined’ her life

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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‘This is unreal’: Couple requests refund for this Quality Inn room. The manager won’t let them check out

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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‘A miracle that no one got hurt’: Mechanic puzzled by cause of late-night one-car accident

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‘Is delivery that expensive?’: Walmart shopper buys 85-inch TV. Then he tries to fit it into his wife’s Honda CR-V

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‘I live in fear’: Woman warns your gravy boat may actually be a disgusting antique tool

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‘I swear people think if you spend more money it’ll work better’: Woman says you don’t need to spend $42 for 115 tablets of Claritin. Instead, look for this deal

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‘Trust me, not worth it’: Mechanic reveals why you should never top off your brake fluid

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‘I just want U.K. food rules’: Man shops Ore-Ida hash browns. Then he reads the label on Walmart Great Value hash browns

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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‘Retail is the worst, especially at holidays’: Best Buy worker says customer tried to fight him. It was over Dyson air filters

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘It’s just so hard to predict’: Woman buys 16-ounce Ember travel mug at Target for $80. Then she sees it ‘on sale’ for $143

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‘They will slowly do this to all the stores’: Grocery shopper warns against digital price tags, accuses them of time-based pricing

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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‘Gotta do Kohls return and they give you a 20% off coupon’: Amazon customer issues warning after she tries to make 2 returns, discovers this new policy change instead