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Rebecca Leib

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‘This is modern day slavery’: Woman delivers two meals with Uber Eats. Then she looks at her pay

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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Craft lovers, beware: Scammers are posing as Joann Fabrics on Facebook and Pinterest

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

Nina Hernandez

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Free money from Apple? Here’s how to join the $95 million Siri settlement

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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‘It would be God’s will’: Daughter tells her mom to turn car off while pumping gas. Her response is shocking

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘Why does no one say anything?’: Mom details wardrobe malfunction that occurred while picking kids up from school

Sabrina McCrear was a trending intern for the Daily Dot. A senior at Howard University, she’s majoring in journalism with a minor in biology, combining her passions for storytelling and healthcare advocacy. As editor-in-chief of Howard’s 101 Magazine, McCrear leads the charge in producing dynamic, engaging content. She’s written consumer advice pieces on maternal health, fetal well-being, and preventive medicine. Dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, she’s paving the way for a future in healthcare communication and advocacy.

Sabrina McCrear

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‘Who is telling you to buy these?’: Walmart shopper goes to checkout with 7 gift cards. Then, an employee sends her to customer service.

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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Can your dress code delay your travel plans? Flight attendant shares the clothes you should never board a plane while wearing

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‘Silence from us has created uncertainty’: Target CEO sends memo to staff. Did it backfire?

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Teen app founder goes viral after being rejected by every single Ivy League school

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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‘Be prepared’: Home Depot worker issues warning about new changes to the car industry

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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‘This actually seems like a job more fit for women’: 19-year-old home inspector takes a look at A/C unit that was built in 1997. Why is it operating better than new units?

Eilish O’Sullivan was 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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‘This made me wanna rewash all my clothes’: Woman reveals the real reason she puts her laundry through a second rinse

‘Do not get your mom flowers this year’: Here’s why everyone’s ordering the $20 Walmart cupcake flower bouquet

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‘I would have made them let me get off‘: Family is on their way to Key West, Florida. Then they have to ‘balance’ plane

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

Laiken Neumann

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