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    Editors Desk

    Washington, D.C.

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    Education: American University, MA in Journalism and Public Affairs; University of Notre Dame, BA in American Studies

     

    Marisa Iati is a reporter on the general assignment desk at The Washington Post. She previously worked at the Star-Ledger and NJ.com in New Jersey, where she covered municipal mayhem, community issues, education and crime.
    Honors and Awards: New Jersey Press Association, Best Use of Social Media, April 2017

    Languages spoken in addition to English: Spanish (conversational)

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    Society

    UNLV mass shooter was career college professor, source says, but unknown whether he had a connection with school

    Police are working to uncover evidence and identify a motive, McMahill said, adding he didn’t have any details on the suspect’s weapon.

    5 months ago

    UNLV mass shooter was career college professor, source says, but unknown whether he had a connection with school
    Science & Environnement

    First-ever CRISPR drug, made by two Boston companies, is approved in the US

    The medicines, called Casgevy and Lyfgenia, are potential cures for people with sickle cell, a debilitating and life-shortening inherited red blood cell disorder that disproportionately affects African Americans.

    5 months ago

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    People

    Selena Gomez confirms she’s in a relationship with Benny Blanco

    An Instagram post on Gomez’s account also shows he was present at her birthday celebrations in July this year.

    5 months ago

    Selena Gomez confirmed she is dating Benny Blanco in comments under a social media post on a fan account. AP, Getty Images
    Americas

    Argentina's New Libertarian Leader Softens His Economic Radicalism

    The libertarian assumes the presidency with a single-minded focus on taming inflation—even if that means breaking with those who got him there.

    5 months ago

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    Sports

    NBA In-Season Tournament: LeBron James helps Los Angeles Lakers set up final with Indiana Pacers

    LeBron James scored 30 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 133-89 to reach the final of the NBA's In-Season Tournament.

    5 months ago

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    People

    Opinion: Taylor Swift doesn’t speak for me

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    Taylor Swift named Time's 2023 'Person of the Year'.
    Lifestyle

    Hermès Created Europe’s Biggest Family Fortune After Spurning LVMH

    The crown jewel of the $390 billion luxury goods industry, Hermès is thriving thanks to its penchant for doing things its own way.

    5 months ago

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    Entertainment

    Why ‘Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé’ Is An Enlightening Watch, Even For Those Who Caught Her On Tour

    A look at Beyoncé's Renaissance film and how it adds another layer to the singer's current era following the release of the album and world tour.

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    Music

    Nicki Minaj Drops 'Pink Friday 2' Album f/ Drake, Lil Wayne, J. Cole, Lil Uzi Vert, and More

    The long-awaited sequel arrives 13 years after the original 'Pink Friday' and marks Nicki's first album since 2018's 'Queen.'

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    Lifestyle

    Kodak Black arrested on cocaine charges in Florida

    Rapper Kodak Black, who was pardoned three years ago by Donald Trump, has been arrested in Florida on drugs charges.

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    Russia-Ukraine War

    White House touts ‘year of suffering’ for Russian troops

    A senior US official has outlined a strategy for Ukraine as he urged lawmakers to sign off on more aid

    5 months ago

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    People

    Oprah skirts Ozempic rumours as she explains stunning body transformation

    Oprah Winfrey has skirted rumours about her using the weight loss drug Ozempic while explaining her dramatic body transformation.

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    United States

    US president’s son Hunter Biden indicted on tax evasion charges

    Grand jury returns nine counts alleging failure to pay $1.4mn between 2016 and 2019

    5 months ago

    Hunter Biden — seen in a photo taken in Nantucket, Mass., last month — was indicted on nine tax charges in California on Thursday. (Tom Brenner/Reuters)
    Middle East

    Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi looks to extend iron-fisted rule after ten years in power

    Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is the front-runner in Egypt’s upcoming presidential election which will be held from December 10-12. Despite being marked by a widespread crackdown on dissent and a weak economic and security record, the former army chief’s ten-year rule may be extended until 2030. It's an outcome that many believe is already written in stone.

    5 months ago

    File photo: A man walks in front of a billboard for Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi reading "Long live Egypt", Cairo, Egypt, January 27, 2022. © Amr Nabil, AP archive
    Business

    Elon Musk demands Bob Iger ‘be fired’ after Disney pulled ads from X

    Elon Musk wants Bob Iger fired.

    5 months ago

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    World

    Russia and Iran ‘building momentum’ – Putin

    The two nations are cooperating in fields ranging from infrastructure projects to education, the president has said

    5 months ago

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    United States

    Congress has yet to approve billions in additional military and financial aid Kiev has requested

    Congress has yet to approve billions in additional military and financial aid Kiev has requested

    5 months ago

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    Business

    Spotify’s CFO Is Leaving, Follows Marketing Chief Out the Door

    aj Alavi, company’s head of marketing, is also departing

    5 months ago

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    Middle East

    Washington faces UN showdown over fresh resolution for Gaza ceasefire

    US may feel it has to protect Israel with veto again as UAE prepares security council motion

    5 months ago

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    People

    Taylor Swift blasts Kim K after being named Time Magazine 2023 person of the year

    Taylor Swift is Time’s Person of the Year 2023, and she’s used the occasion to get candid about everyone from her boyfriend to her arch rival.

    5 months ago

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