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Laiken Neumann is a Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

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Texas driver pulls into gas station. Then she realizes it’s a fake Buc-ee’s

Sabine Joseph is a former reporting intern for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in Miami and Connecticut publications, including Montage, the Miami Laker, and Connecticut Health I-Team.

Sabine Joseph

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‘We are more tech-powered than we’ve ever been’: Walmart just announced it’s making a big change

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and the investigative editor of the Daily Dot&#8217;s Hi-Res division. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

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‘Nothing felt weird at first’: Man gets in Uber after night at the club. Then his driver answers a call mid-ride

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Woman tries to exchange Le Creuset 20 years later under warranty. Then they send her this

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‘Wasted 50k’: Man trades his 2005 Honda for 2025 model. He has buyer’s remorse over these missing features

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‘Another reason to buy cheese from Italy’: Expert says stop buying cheese from the U.S. unless you know this detail. Then he explains why

Eilish O’Sullivan is the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

Eilish O’Sullivan

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‘It’s your responsibility to parent not his’: Sam’s Club shopper blasts store for letting her 5-year-old have 8 samples of Alani Nu energy drinks

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‘WE WANT ANSWERS’: Customer cuts open Capri Sun. Then she takes a look inside

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‘I would buy one every month or so from Sam’s club’: Customer buys 8-pack of Extra gum. Then he opens the box

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This Slate electric pickup truck costs just $20,000. And yes, it’s American-made

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‘The ‘you are my forbidden fruit’ has me’: Teen’s Mormon boyfriend dumps her via email. Then she monologues it

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Man buys $31,000 Chevy Silverado from the dealership. Then he tries to register the car

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‘I would never order an appliance from Lowe’s’: Woman orders new oven, refrigerator, and microwave from Lowe’s. Then she tries to get them delivered

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Walmart and Amazon are changing their return policies. Here’s what you need to know

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This item can no longer fly. Here’s what TSA just announced you’ll have to remove from your checked luggage