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

Nina Hernandez

2 Panel Image, Costco store front and gold bars

Costco places restrictions on customers buying gold—all because of this viral reselling scheme

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

Photo of common meal at Wendy's restaurants with a Frosty, cheeseburger and chicken nuggets.

“McDonald’s who?”: Wendy’s releases 3 new items riffing on the beloved Frosty

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

3 Panel Image, Woman with short hair and Man standing in the middle of road in front of the car

“They knew there was no service!!!”: Woman issues safety warning after traveling from Memphis to Houston, seeing man lying in the middle of the road

2 Panel Image of Pope Leo and Ai applications

Pope Leo issues warning on AI: “Thou shalt not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind”

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

3 Panel Image of youtube couple Austin Mcbroom and Catherine Paiz

Austin McBroom accuses ex-wife Catherine Paiz of hosting unlicensed Ayahuasca ceremonies around kids

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

2 panel image showing the exterior of a Freddy's restaurant sign and post from a Reddit user.

“Should I call the cops?”: Freddy’s customer orders meal. Then they take a look at the “HELP” message on their receipt

2 panel image: on the left a person spreads a tablecloth onto a folding table. On the right is the Subaru logo.

“This is a car that’s designed to be an adventure car”: Woman has trunk of Subaru Outback open while she’s camping. She didn’t realize it was killing the battery

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

Braden Bjella

“She locks herself in the office”: Couple says Texas Roadhouse server changed their tip to $100. Then they try to confront the manager

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

Woman holding phone and smiling on left. Wedding cake on right.

“100% what it’s like planning a wedding with your husband”: Groom’s bizarre last-minute question before wedding has the internet howling

3 Panel image, Women in grey Hoodie and uber eats bag

“Don’t break up with them”: Fort Lauderdale woman tries to order sushi through Uber Eats. Then flowers show up at her door

3 Panel Image, Women with dark hair and Airplane sitting and window

“YOU NEVER KNOW WHO YOU’RE SITTING NEXT TO”: Woman is on flight, strikes up a conversation with her seatmate. Then she finds out who he is

2 panel image of a Royal Carribean cruise ship and a person explaining.

Royal Caribbean officially bans travel routers

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

Dog in front of door with caption that reads: "he stands by the door and fakes injuries so I don't have to go to work" on left. Dog paw in air on right.

“Oh, now you’re fine. Oh, now you’re hurt again”: Woman tries to leave house for work. Then her dog gets “hurt”

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

Laiken Neumann

2 panel image: on the left we see boxes of Mr. Clean Magic Erasers. On the right a person stands in their garage and explains.

‘For all my girlies with white cars’: Toyota Rav 4 driver uses Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to get rid of scratches on white car. Is it safe?

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

2 panel image. On the left 2 women look seriously in front of them. Text over reads: how many times do you have to say no to a man. In the 2nd image two men sit holding beers and staring at them. Their faces are blurred.

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