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Samantha Kubota

(She/Her)
Los Angeles
As seen in: Microsoft News, MSN, MSN Canada, MSN New Zealand, MSN Singapore, Yahoo Entertainment, Yahoo Life, Business Insider, MSN Philippines, MSN South Africa, Yahoo News and
Covers:  Lifestyle, pop culture, entertainment, news/trending
Doesn't Cover: shopping, commerce
Former senior editor/journalist at the @todayshow, foodie at heart. (she/her) #aaja #miz

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Samantha Kubota’s Biography

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Well, hello there! I am Sam.

I am a former senior digital journalist and editor for TODAY.com. Previously, I was a digital and field producer at WUSA in Washington D.C.

Prior to that experience, I worked as a digital director at KREM in Spokane and as a digital/special projects producer and fill-in EP at WBIR in Knoxville, Tennessee.

I went to the University of Missouri - Columbia. I am a big fan of music, travel, and basically all food.

I'm currently searching for my next position.

Samantha Kubota’s Journalist Portfolio

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Indian food in America: How chefs are expanding the perception of the cuisine

Indian food in America: How chefs are expanding the perception of the cuisine

South Asian chefs are excited about the future of their cuisine in America.

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This man lost 85 pounds to get Taco Bell to bring back a beloved menu item

This man lost 85 pounds to get Taco Bell to bring back a beloved menu item

He started with at-home workouts, doing high intensity interval training videos. He then added in weightlifti…

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Britney Spears says she's pregnant with 3rd child

Britney Spears says she's pregnant with 3rd child

Britney Spears says she is pregnant with her third child. The pop star, 40, said she is expecting a baby with…

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are engaged (again)

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are engaged (again)

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are engaged again! Lopez made the announcement on her fan website, onthejlo.co…

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Academy says Will Smith 'refused' to leave Oscars after slapping Chris Rock

Academy says Will Smith 'refused' to leave Oscars after slapping Chris Rock

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Board of Governors is deciding Will Smith's fate, sharing in…

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Bob Saget died of an accidental head trauma, medical examiner rules

Bob Saget died of an accidental head trauma, medical examiner rules

The family of late comedian Bob Saget on Wednesday offered new insight into what caused the comedian's death …

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Articles

New AI-powered library lets people meet Theodore Roosevelt in a whole new way

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By Samantha Kubota
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The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opens to the public on July 4. He led the Rough Riders, became the youngest U.S. president and inspired the teddy bear — but Theodore Roosevelt probably never imagined anything like this. His new presidential library will give visitors a fresh peek into history and even let them chat with a lifelike version of himself. Located in Medora, North Dakota, the unassuming building is covered in native grasses, with skylights providing most of the light.
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New book shows how leaders can build trust when everything is changing

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By Samantha Kubota
| microsoft.com
For most of her career, Julie Averill held roles that came with clear definitions, and chief information officer was one of them. As CIO at lululemon and REI, her work was measurable, and her responsibilities were mapped. But over time, she noticed something that didn’t fit neatly into that structure: The biggest outcomes weren’t coming from the systems themselves, but from the ripple effect of what those systems set in motion across teams, customers and culture.
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8 unexpected things disability can teach us about leadership

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By Samantha Kubota
| microsoft.com
Dave Dame avoided dating for years because it always meant trying to solve 100 problems. As a man with cerebral palsy, he worried about whether his date would go well, but also things like how he’d get to the restaurant and whether it’d be accessible. Every question stacked up in his mind, making it all feel impossible — until he mentally reframed the idea of trying to have a perfect night out to just a casual dinner with a friend.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

KOMU News in Columbia, Missouri. Go Tigers!

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Negatory. I am, however, quite skilled with the smartphone.

How is social media changing news?

At first, I thought it would be a great equalizer. But it seems now that it’s made it possible for people to live in echo chambers.
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