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Erika Smith

Chicago
As seen in: Medium, MSN Canada, Estadão, Aol, CNET, ELLE Argentina, NPR, ScienceDirect, Cosmopolitan, Cosmopolitan (Italy) and
Covers:  astrology, tarot, spirituality, sex & relationships, wellness, lifestyle
editor/writer. currently freelance. formerly @cosmopolitan @refinery29 @bust_magazine. she/her.

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Putting Your Phone Directly In The TSA Bin Is A Huge Mistake (Here's What You Should Do Instead)

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By Erika Smith
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Frame Stock Footage/Shutterstock Waiting in airport security lines can be a stress-inducing experience, and you may be tempted to rush through by tossing your valuables right in the bin. But, taking an extra moment to tuck your phone into your carry-on bag might end up saving you big time. A TikTok video is making hundreds of thousands of people rethink their choices when getting through airport security.
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Here's What Astrology Says About the Final Four ‘Love Island USA’ Couples Original

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By Erika Smith
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Within minutes of the Season 8 premiere of Love Island USA, Aniya and Kenzie were bonding over their zodiac signs. Throughout the season, as contestants have coupled up and hot new bombshells entered the villa and turned heads, we've had our eye on everyone's zodiac signs (shoutout to Instagram account @astrologyisland for tracking all the info). There were so many Aries this season… kudos to the casting team.
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Your Horoscope for the Week of July 19 Original

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By Erika Smith
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Add these dates to your cal: Wednesday, July 22: Leo season begins Thursday, July 23: Mercury Direct in Cancer Are you feeling the urge to go live on TikTok or take the stage at late-night karaoke? It’s likely because Leo season begins this week, sending the whole zodiac a burst of confidence and creativity, plus a little bit of ego, too. When the Sun slides into Leo on Wednesday, you might feel a surge of energy in the air.
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Intern at my home county's newspaper, the Livingston County Daily Press and Argus in Howell, Michigan

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Via email

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter