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Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

Left: Man standing inside of a Target store, holding a holographic Black Friday swag bag, text overlay reads, "Got my Black Friday Target swag bag..." Middle: Target logo on a store front. Right: Woman standing inside of a Target store, holding a holographic Black Friday swag bag in one hand and a pack of Uno playing cards in the other.

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“Target, count your days”: Shoppers waited hours in the cold for Target’s Black Friday swag bags—and feel totally scammed

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“Keep an eye on that escape artist”: Workers at a Virginia Lowe’s store find beloved missing cat after a multi-state search

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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“They also used to do this with cars”: Home inspector reveals little-known secret for people who purchase locks and keys from Lowe’s or Home Depot

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

Nina Hernandez

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People can’t afford to do large home projects—and it’s hurting Lowe’s and Home Depot

The exterior of a Lowe's store as customers walk in and out to the crowded parking lot.

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Is this the future of customer service? AI is going to answer all your questions at Lowe’s

Eilish O’Sullivan is the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

Eilish O’Sullivan

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‘Don’t do it’: Plumber of 32 years goes to Lowe’s. Then he sees shopper making costly mistake

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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‘First mistake was going to Lowe’s’: Woman’s fire alarm starts chirping. Then she goes to the store for some Energizer batteries

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

Braden Bjella

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‘I return things all the time’: Woman turning a bus into a tiny home tries to make a return at Lowe’s. Then a worker steps in

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

Laiken Neumann

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‘Gotta make the customers think’: Lowe’s worker shares how she tricks customers when they ask for help

Sabine Joseph is a former reporting intern for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in Miami and Connecticut publications, including Montage, the Miami Laker, and Connecticut Health I-Team.

Sabine Joseph

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‘I would never order an appliance from Lowe’s’: Woman orders new oven, refrigerator, and microwave from Lowe’s. Then she tries to get them delivered

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Lowe’s customer shows little known trick for how to get customer service to help you

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‘Christianity is making a comeback’: Is Lowe’s closing its stores? Here’s what we know

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

Amara Thomas

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‘I spent $500-plus on U-Haul’: Woman reveals little-known Lowe’s moving hack. Here’s how you can save

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‘Men have been keeping secrets. … How come nobody told me?’: Woman goes to Lowe’s. Then she spots something unusual about the Mobil, Valvoline, Castrol, Shell motor oil

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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