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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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Fiery single-vehicle crash shuts down northbound lanes of Baltimore-Washington Parkway Original

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By Jillian Smith
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The Anne Arundel County Fire Department says the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. — A deadly single-car crash has shut down the northbound Baltimore-Washington Parkway for miles. Electric vehicle catches fire U.S. Park Police responded to the scene of the accident at approximately 3:50 p.m. on Friday. They say the single-vehicle crash occurred in the northbound lanes of Baltimore-Washington Parkway near Route 198.
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Worker crushed by tour bus ahead of concert at Wolf Trap venue in Vienna, police say Original

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By Jillian Smith
| WUSA-TV (Washington, DC) Verified
Officials say a support apparatus apparently failed, and the bus collapsed onto an individual who was working underneath it. VIENNA, Va. — U.S. Park Police said a man died after being crushed by a tour bus at the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts in Vienna. Worker crushed by bus According to USPP, officers responded to an incident involving a tour bus at Wolf Trap around 5 p.m. on Thursday.
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Fredericksburg man faces several drug-related charges after being found unconscious inside running car

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By Jillian Smith
| WUSA-TV (Washington, DC) Verified
Responding officers noticed signs of impairment and possible drug use when they found the man. A search of the car revealed cocaine, fentanyl and cash. FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — A Fredericksburg man is facing several drug-related charges after being found unconscious behind the wheel of a running vehicle. Drugs, cash found in car According to Fredericksburg Police, 31-year-old Michael Bohnes was found behind the wheel of the car that was still running on Friday, Aug. 28.
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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.