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Alex Fitzpatrick’s Journalist Portfolio

Elizabeth Warren Wins Twice: The Anatomy of a Twitter Rumor

Elizabeth Warren Wins Twice: The Anatomy of a Twitter Rumor

According to many Twitter users, Elizabeth Warren was projected by NBC News to win her bid for Ted Kennedy's …

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What Is the Syrian Electronic Army?

What Is the Syrian Electronic Army?

As forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad clash with the rebel Free Syrian Army in the streets of S…

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What Obama's Victory Means for Tech

What Obama's Victory Means for Tech

Barack Obama has been elected for a second term as president of the United States. What does that mean for th…

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How the U.S. Chief Technology Officer Is Making Data Awesome

How the U.S. Chief Technology Officer Is Making Data Awesome

Park, who previously served as Chief Technology Officer at the Department of Health and Human Services, becam…

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U.S. Ranks Second in Internet Freedom, Behind Estonia

U.S. Ranks Second in Internet Freedom, Behind Estonia

The United States has the second highest degree of Internet freedom in the world, according to a new study fr…

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Aerial firefighting crews are feeling the heat in a tough wildfire year

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By Alex Fitzpatrick Verified
| Axios Verified
A firefighting aircraft works in Moreno Valley, California this past April. Photo: Qian Weizhong/VCG via Getty Images Aerial firefighters are responding to this year's busy, unpredictable and deadly wildfire season with more missions, more planes and new tech. Why it matters: Firefighting aircraft and crews play a vital role in containing major wildfires, and difficult seasons can stretch airborne resources thin.
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Aerial firefighting crews are feeling the heat in a tough wildfire year

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By Alex Fitzpatrick Verified
| Yahoo Verified
Aerial firefighting crews are feeling the heat in a tough wildfire year Sun, August 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT A firefighting aircraft works in Moreno Valley, California this past April. Photo: Qian Weizhong/VCG via Getty Images Aerial firefighters are responding to this year's busy, unpredictable and deadly with more missions, more planes and new tech.
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NASA aborts attempt to save dying space telescope

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By Alex Fitzpatrick Verified
| Axios Verified
A rendering of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory. Image: NASA NASA is calling off an attempt to save a space observatory falling out of orbit, dooming it to a fiery death in Earth's atmosphere. Why it matters: The Swift Boost Mission was an ambitious effort to rescue the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory and demonstrate the concept of grabbing onto and moving a satellite.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

I'm actually in the process of repairing a 1930s-era Royal.

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

#PewPew. Thanks, @NASA!

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Always e-mail. It helps me sort pitches into folders and keep a record of conversations.

Awards

John V. Lynn '83 Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Journalism

2010 - Student Journalism

This award is for an undergraduate who excels in journalistic activity on campus. I received it for my work as News Director and later Station Manager of SUNY Geneseo's 89.3 WGSU.