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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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“It’s not even 6”: Walmart’s Christmas Eve closure sparks argument over when stores should stop letting customers in

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

Left: Woman in a green Carhartt beanie looking into the camera. Right: Walmart payment terminal showing a discrepancy between screen and credit card reader.

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“Be careful this year”: Walmart shopper says a “glitch” in the system tried to upcharge her by $90

Left: Man sitting in the dark looking into camera, text overlay reads, "Walmart is a rental company." Right: Entrance of a Walmart Store.

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“After the Super Bowl, we returned it”: Customer insists Walmart is a “rental company” thanks to its easy returns

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“America is crazy”: Walmart customer discovers it’s cheaper to buy a whole new printer with ink in it than ink refills

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

3 panel: Left: Blonde woman pointing at Walmart store front holding an iced coffee, text overlay reads, "Australians first time in Walmart." Middle: Walmart store exterior. Right: Blonde woman standing in a grocery aisle in a Walmart store.

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“We avoid going at all costs”: Australian’s mind is blown after her first-ever trip to Walmart

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“This went way better in his head”: Walmart manager gathers team for “motivational” meeting, then gives…a K-pop lip-sync

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Coffee Mate Harry Potter–inspired products, including Butterbeer-flavored creamer, zero-sugar creamer, and Butterbeer-flavored cold foam.

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Coffee Mate is rolling out Harry Potter Butterbeer coffee creamers. Here’s where to grab them

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

Krispy Kreme donuts in a Walmart with a best buy date reading "1/1/2025."

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“Do not buy these”: Shopper picks up a box of Krispy Kreme donuts at Walmart. Then he notices the date stamp

Left: Engagement ring in a box, price tag reads $898. Right: Text message conversation.

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“Nah, she’s right”: Woman rejects $898 Walmart ring, says it proves her boyfriend “doesn’t listen”

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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“This is pure greed”: Walmart set to impose limits on Pokémon trading card purchases following viral TikTok that sparked outrage

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“Takes way longer”: Walmart is testing digital keys for locked product cases and few are enjoying it

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“The art of merchandising”: A California Walmart store is going all out for its displays, and customers are impressed

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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Viral videos claim expiration of government SNAP benefits in November is already increasing shoplifting at Walmart. Is there any truth to it?

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“It can brighten someone’s day”: Walmart customer encourages more people to smile at store greeters. Turns out, this was a controversial thing to say

Left: Woman inside of a Walmart store holding a box of press on nails locked in a box. Right: Walmart store exterior.

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“It’s so annoying”: Walmart is now locking up fake nails behind glass

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