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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

Lowe's storefront(l), Man talking(c), Water heater in box(r)

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‘You’re losing up to 20% that you wouldn’t know’: Home expert issues warning against pricey water heaters from Lowe’s

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 Author Photograph

Rachel Kiley

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Plumber issues warning to homeowners

‘I never knew that’: Plumber issues warning to homeowners after cutting open water heater

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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‘I started feeling really strange’: Woman issues warning about common type of snorkeling mask after it happened to her

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

Hand filling glass with water from the refrigerator(l), Man talking with text that says "but here's the problem and it's more of a reoccurring revenue problem"(C), Row of refrigerators(r)

biggest-refrigerator-scams

‘One of the biggest refrigerator scams’: Home expert shares warning for homeowners with water, ice dispenser refrigerators

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Expert says Liquid Death canned water is ‘dangerous’

liquid death

‘Guess they’re telling the truth’: Expert says Liquid Death canned water is ‘dangerous.’ Is it?

Expert exposes Walmart’s Great Value water

Great Value Water

‘still rather have that than Dasani or aquafina’: Expert exposes Walmart’s Great Value water

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

Braden Bjella

what-liquid-iv-taste-says-about-you

‘Same thing with Gatorade’: Woman says WHAT you taste when you drink Liquid IV actually says a lot about your health

Tricia Crimmins is a Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election. She can be found on Twitter at @TriciaCrimmins.

Tricia Crimmins

california water budget

‘Dystopian nightmare’: Water budget deemed ‘woke’ by the far-right

Man talking(l+r), Crystal Geyser water jug(c)

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‘Turns out it’s not like other waters’: Expert issues warning about Crystal Geyser bottled water

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how much water per day

‘I have no idea where everyone got the idea they need to drink SO much water’: Doctor tells woman she’s drinking too much water

Man talking(l+r), Waterloo sparkling water boxes(c)

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‘Not a ‘drinking water’ is crazy’: Is Waterloo Sparkling Water hiding something from customers?

Airbnb guest uses 15,000 gallons of water

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‘Actually it was a genius move’: Airbnb guest uses 15,000 gallons of water. Here’s why

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‘There’s tap water in the bathroom’: Customer slams bartender who refused to give him tap water

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‘I didn’t pee once on my flight’: Traveler shares what water you should drink when flying

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.

Grace Fowler

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‘I don’t get the hype’: Server interviews at nice restaurant. She didn’t realize the water cost $33

Water