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

Natasha Dubash

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‘Got so much worse and I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s’: Woman says get this checked out if you’ve had COVID

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

Gen-Z just learned about the hidden benefits of Triple A—and they’re obsessed

‘AARP and the AAA combo is so clutch’: Gen-Z just learned about the hidden benefits of triple A—and they’re obsessed

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

Grocery store customer shares trick to check if Taylor Farms salad has gone bad

‘I’ve been walking around thinking the exact opposite’: Grocery store customer shares trick to check if Taylor Farms packaged salad has gone bad

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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‘That is damn good’: 5 TikTok food recreations you should make immediately 

‘I think this is maybe $3 at Walmart’: Woman shares rubbing alcohol trick for getting rid of all bugs in your home

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

Expert shares ‘new method’ for how to get ‘ice cold’ air conditioning in your car in 10 minutes

‘This is real simple to do’: Mechanic shares ‘new method’ for how to get ‘ice cold’ A/C in your car in 10 minutes

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

AutoZone mechanic shares how to change your own ignition coil when the check engine light comes on

‘It is idling rough’: AutoZone mechanic shares how to change your ignition coil when the check engine light comes on

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Discount Tire worker shares what time it’s actually quiet

‘I have never in my life seen a Discount Tire here in Texas not packed literally all day’: Discount Tire worker shares what time it’s actually quiet

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‘I didn’t know this and I order constantly!’: 5 home delivery tips straight from Amazon drivers

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‘You’re going to ruin your vacuum and ruin your carpet’: Expert says you’re probably using Arm & Hammer carpet odor eliminator wrong

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

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‘I’ve been doing this for years’: Expert shares why you should load up your cart when shopping online, then abandon your cart

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‘Thank me later’: 5 tricks to save big when shopping for clothes online

Mike Hadge

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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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‘I was refused my receipt’: Restaurant customer issues warning after being charged $31 extra for dinner

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