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Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

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‘It’s the Spirit Airlines of waterparks’: Resort guest realizes she has to share one microwave—with the entire floor

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

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‘That’s not iconic’: Viewers are divided after woman shares ‘hack’ she uses to not have to sit by anyone on plane

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.

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Viewers can't believe how these servers brought out these customers' steak

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‘The meal has a whole intro’: Viewers can’t believe how these servers brought out this customer’s steak

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

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Flight attendant says you should never apply to be one

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‘Unless you’re going to Delta’: Flight attendant says you should never apply to be one. Here’s why

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‘They can’t charge you while you in the sky’: Woman uses Apple Pay on plane so that the charges don’t go through

Allie Hayes is an experienced pop culture writer and editor based in New England. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her reading a romance novel, obsessively watching pro wrestling, or taking blurry photos of her two adorable cats.

Allie Hayes

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Alaska Airlines report that ‘many’ of their Boeing planes were found to have ‘loose bolts’ has memes flying online

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 is the worst flight experience I’ve ever had’: Viewers divided after Gen-Z traveler shares Delta Airlines ‘horrible’ experience

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‘Very concerning!’: Carnival Cruise customer says his mom got a lifetime ban for getting into an ‘altercation.’ But she was attacked

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

United Airlines passengers miss connecting flight

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‘That’s the gate’: Viewers divided after United Airlines passengers miss connecting flight. Whose fault is this?

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

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Traveler shares way they sneak alcohol into airport

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‘Cause who trying to pay $30 for a drink at the airport?’: Traveler shares way they sneak alcohol into airport

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

Worker sneakily calls out sick to take flight. Her boss happens to be on the same flight

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‘Not you in disguise’: Worker sneakily calls out sick to take flight. Her boss happens to be on the same flight

Woman says she refuses to take her liquids out of her carry-on when going through TSA

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‘Convinced the whole liquid thing is a scam to inconvenience travelers’: Woman says she refuses to take her liquids out of her carry-on when going through TSA

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.

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Cruise worker shares just how common it is for customers to pass away while onboard

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‘No one’s talking enough about this 9-month cruise’: Cruise worker says it’s common for passengers to pass away

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

Braden Bjella

Man shares how you can get flight for free if you miss your flight

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