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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

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

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

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

‘This is Walmart behavior’: Woman catches Costco relabeling expiration dates on lamb racks. Then she peels back the new sticker

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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‘They are stringy and slimy’: People are sharing the items they would never buy at Costco again

Makalah Wright has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

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

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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‘What a shame’: Costco’s food court is raising prices. Is the beloved $1.50 hot dog combo safe?

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Frozen jalapeños in white wine? ‘Spicy sauvy b’ is apparently the drink of summer 2025

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‘Recession indicator’: Cracker Barrel brings back this tin-foil-wrapped menu item after 7 years

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‘What I’ve learned about Ninja recalls is…’: 2 million Ninja Foodi pressure cookers recalled. Here’s what you need to know

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

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‘False advertising’: Customer ‘exposes’ Little Caesars Pretzel Crust Pizza after asking the manager what’s really in the crust

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‘Now I am concerned’: Walmart recalls canned beans in 23 states, including Florida, New York, and Texas. Were you affected?

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