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I am a Digital content producer with nine years of experience writing and editing versatile stories in top news markets. I'm skilled at utilizing Google Trends and Chartbeat analytics to improve SEO and drive digital traffic. I am able to enhance audience engagement through strategic social media management, delivering impactful news to audiences across digital platforms.

As a dedicated and hardworking professional, I thrive in collaborative settings and excel at producing compelling content w…

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'Golden Age of America': Trump administration releases directives following State of the Union

'Golden Age of America': Trump administration releases directives following State of the Union

President Donald Trump delivered the State of the Union address Tuesday night.

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Trump targets DC in latest executive order, establishing 'Safe and Beautiful Task Force'

Trump targets DC in latest executive order, establishing 'Safe and Beautiful Task Force'

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order targeting D.C. The order establishes the "D.C. Safe a…

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22 states sue NIH, Trump administration over cap on 'indirect costs' for medical research

22 states sue NIH, Trump administration over cap on 'indirect costs' for medical research

The National Institutes of Health announced on Friday that it would be capping a type of funding for medical …

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What is DEI and what do the employees do? Here's why Trump placed federal staff on leave

What is DEI and what do the employees do? Here's why Trump placed federal staff on leave

President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered that all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) staff be put on pa…

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What is a Roman salute? Term trends after Elon Musk's gesture at Trump Inauguration Parade

What is a Roman salute? Term trends after Elon Musk's gesture at Trump Inauguration Parade

A gesture made by Elon Musk while he was speaking at President Donald Trump's Inauguration Parade Monday even…

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Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration for attorney general

Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration for attorney general

Former Florida House Rep. Matt Gaetz has announced that he is withdrawing his name after President-elect Dona…

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WATCH LIVE: DC mayoral candidates participate in public forum

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By Jillian Smith
| WTTG-TV (Bethesda, MD) Verified
WASHINGTON - The candidates running to be D.C.'s next mayor are participating in a public forum Monday night. The event is being held in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library auditorium from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The candidates are expected to discuss their main priorities, policy plans and address residents' concerns. The backstory: D.C. Mayor Muriel E.
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3 stabbed in road rage incident in Prince George's County: police

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By Jillian Smith
| WTTG-TV (Bethesda, MD) Verified
PRINCE GEORGE'S CO., Md. - Police say three people were stabbed and one of them was taken to the hospital following a road rage incident in Prince George's County. What we know: The stabbing reportedly happened just before 3 p.m. on 75th Avenue in Cabin John, Md. All three stabbing victims received non-life-threatening injuries, and only one was hospitalized. What we don't know: The nature of the road rage incident and what led up to the stabbing is not clear at this time.
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18-year-old accused of groping classmates at Fairfax High School found guilty on 9 counts

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By Jillian Smith
| Yahoo Verified
The Brief A Fairfax County high school student accused of groping classmates at Fairfax High School has been found guilty. 18-year-old Israel Flores Ortiz was convicted on nine counts of assault and battery. He was found not guilty on three counts, and one was dropped. FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - An 18-year-old student accused of groping classmates at Fairfax High School has been found guilty on nine counts. He was originally charged with 13, but was found not guilty on three counts, and one was dropped.
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How is social media changing news?

Social media forces us as journalists to be fast, accurate and unique, which means building strong headlines and using compelling images.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Miranda Priestly. Dedicated to her job and *always* fabulous.

Why did you become a journalist?

Some stories have the potential to change our perspectives, thoughts and feelings. I want to put stories out there that make a difference.
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