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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

‘I feel like this is a huge jump’: Honda HR-V driver calls out new models for no oil change light. Now she doesn’t know when to get one

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

Man talking(l+r), Finger pointing to dot on windshield wiper(c)

‘They serve a purpose’: Expert shares the real reason behind dot on windshield wipers

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Woman says Wendy’s 4 for $4 isn’t worth it anymore

‘We shouldn’t even be giving this to people’: Woman says Wendy’s 4 for $4 isn’t worth it anymore

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and investigative editor. 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.

Claire Goforth

Debate moderator praised for cooly debunking Trump on abortion: It’s not ‘legal to kill a baby after’ birth

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

‘I know everything about this little girl’: Expert issues warning about Goodwill after finding this common donation

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

Marlon Ettinger

The tiny Trump-Harris debate stage is making people uncomfortable

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

‘This is rehearsed’: Target shopper warns of common $800 scam—and red flags to watch out for

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

Melody Heald

Trader Joe's storefront(l), Woman talking(c), Receipt(r)

‘How much extra are we ALL paying??’: Trader Joe’s customer catches worker charging her for bags. She brought her own reusable one

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

‘My car got stolen last month’: Woman slams Hyundai’s ‘anti-theft software’ after thieves use this weird trick to get around it

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

QuikTrip storefront(l), Hand at credit card reader(r)

‘I use tap and pay because you never know’: QuikTrip customer notices something shocking at the gas pump

Leqi Zhong was a fall intern for the Hi-Res division. Besides writing about business, tech, and the internet, she enjoys road trips and watching sunsets. Leqi graduated from UC Berkeley Journalism in May 2023 and had written for CNN, Palo Alto Daily Post, Berkeleyside, and Oakland North.

Leqi Zhong

Tony Ricardo(l), Moms for Liberty(c), Ron DeSantis(r)

DeSantis, Moms for Liberty backed school board candidate wins Jacksonville seat despite past anti-Black posts

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

Driver finds out oil changes are only $30 at Walmart

‘Take 5 has been robbing me for years’: Driver finds out oil changes are only $30 at Walmart. But not everyone is onboard

‘I would be upset for like a minute.. then happy’: Arby’s customer can’t believe what drive-thru worker did after she ordered buffalo chicken slider and small Dr. Pepper

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

Katherine Huggins

JD Vance calls for more anti-Haitian migrant memes after admitting pet-eating panic may be false

Former Target customer calls out state of store, says he had to abandon his shopping trip

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