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Moises Mendez II is a recent graduate from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. He is a freelance journalist based in New York City writing about everything from music to LGBTQ issues.

Moises Mendez II

‘It was Starbucks! It wasn’t like you were trying to take a loan out or anything’: Starbucks ‘Karen’ allegedly wouldn’t let Hispanic woman pay for order with boyfriend’s card

Clara is a full-time digital nomad writing about culture, food, and music. Her work has been featured in publications such as Refinery29, the Austin Chronicle, USA Today, and NiceKicks. She aims to be quicker on her feet than Borat&#8217;s lawyers.

Clara Wang

A baby in a stroller (L) and a parent with child (R).

‘You ever wanna snatch someone’s kid to teach them a lesson’: TikToker shames mom for leaving kid outside while she orders in viral video, sparking debate

‘They are selling you guys cars with unreported accidents’: Former worker exposes Carvana for allegedly not inspecting damage in viral TikTok

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

‘That’s on code switching’: Black waitress says pretending to support ‘Blue Lives Matter’ got her bigger tip (updated)

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

Laiken Neumann

chili's workers with caption "86 sprite, dr pepper, ibc, chicken enchilada soup, baked potato soup salmon, oranges, kernels, black beans, onion petals and we just opened 30 minutes ago. i'm sorry but who tf is ordering chili's at 11:30am"

‘I’m sorry but who tf is ordering Chili’s at 11:30am’: Viral TikTok shows Chili’s workers overwhelmed with orders 30 minutes after opening

Dan Latu is a freelance journalist writing about the internet and culture. Previously, his work has appeared in the Real Deal and Columbia News Service.

Dan Latu

‘Wait why is this working?’: TikTokers with ADHD stay on task with co-working live streams

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

photo of a car showing through a window (l) photo of a cell phone screen (m) photo of a woman pointing at a front door (r)

‘We don’t feel safe, especially if you aren’t sure who is in the house’: TikToker shares video of ‘scary Airbnb experience’ after stranger enters, claims to be a tenant (updated)

A woman talking into camera (L), a text message (C), and an illustrated character in shock (R).

‘I’ve been bamboozled’: DoorDash driver allegedly steals TikToker’s $100 food order (updated)

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

Tricia Crimmins

‘Like they not working hard enough you’re out requesting extra dances’: TikToker asks Amazon delivery driver to dance, sparking debate

‘Getting written up by Amazon must be worse than being eaten by a bear’: Viral TikTok shows Amazon driver delivering to house even though bear is outside

photo of the texas roadhouse sign (l) photo of a woman talking to the camera (m) photo of a steak (r)

‘I tell everyone I serve at Roadhouse this hack’: Worker reveals money-saving menu ‘secret’ at Texas Roadhouse in viral TikTok

woman's hands constructing a wallet (l) screenshot of a racist comment on a phone screen (m) photo of a woman getting her hair done at a salon (r)

‘I wasn’t aware that you’re a person of color’: Woman demands refund after finding out business owner is Black

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

Brooke Sjoberg

bucket of dirty water with caption "I watched him dip the knife in that dirty bucket multiple times and cut peoples sandwiches. Who wants subway?" (l) subway worker holding bucket (r)

‘I watched him dip the knife in that dirty bucket multiple times and cut people’s sandwiches’: Customer confronts Subway worker for allegedly using dirty water to clean knife, sparking debate

A TikTok shows a non-tipper section for DoorDash drivers to pick up meals.

‘Non tippers orders sit there forever’: DoorDash driver shows alleged no-tip orders sitting at Chik-Fil-A in viral TikTok

A waiter texted a customer who didn't tip her but left her his number.

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