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🇵🇭Personal finance reporter @business @wealth | views are my own | 📧 pcachero @bloomberg .net

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American households already have $17.5 trillion in debt. But there’s billions more “phantom debt”—and no one knows how much. @PaigeSmithNews and I dive into the "Buy Now, Pay Later" industry and why it's a worrying blind spot for the economy @business
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After 10 months and (several) market meltdowns later, I’m excited to *officially* join Bloomberg’s personal finance team with some of the best in the @business ! Send me tips and pitches for @wealth to pcachero @bloomberg .net
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🚨Some career news🚨 Starting today, I'll be reporting on personal finance and investing for @business and @wealth . Send me all your personal, practical and wild tips related to how people are spending/investing/saving their monies!
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$4.5 billion in stolen Bitcoin, a rap featuring the "Crocodile of Wall Street," a federal investigation AND a Bonnie and Clyde for the crypto-age? You just can't make this stuff up. My latest with @misyrlena for @wealth
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First TV hit ✅
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Gen Z is embracing cold, hard cash. The pandemic & surging inflation has built some enormous obstacles for the entire US economy. But the generation entering adulthood is meshing their love of late-‘90s nostalgia. Bloomberg's Paulina Cachero reports
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A story near and dear to my heart! Forever thankful for the ates, kuyas, titos and titas caring for your loved ones day in and day out.
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“Without Filipino nurses, the U.S. health care system would have been paralyzed.” Wonderful piece on how Filipino nurses bore the brunt of COVID, and the history of American colonialism + exploitation that put them in the toughest jobs by @PaulinaCachero
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ICYMI: I talked to the real Black cowboys of Philadelphia who inspired Idris Elba's new movie "Concrete Cowboy" for @TIME :
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🚨Some personal news🚨 I will be working for @TIME as a digital producer! TIME has produced groundbreaking, impactful journalism for nearly 100 years — and I’m so honored to join this newsroom when critical coverage is more important now than ever.
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At its peak, crypto lured investors of color with the promise of building wealth. In its downfall, it may exacerbate existing inequities. via @bbgequality
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I am in awe of all of my AAPI colleagues who worked tirelessly to put together this incredible issue together even after the horrific anti-Asian violence in our community. Incredibly proud to work with them today and every day.
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A love letter to Asian Americans Confronting America’s long legacy of anti-Asian violence
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The justices ruling on #studentloanforgiveness for millions of borrowers may have a blind spot: struggling with student debt. Since the 1970s (when 4 justices graduated from college), student debt has increased by 2,807% thanks to ballooning tuitions
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The pandemic has taken a devastating toll on Filipino nurses batting COVID-19—and it's not the first time they've been on the frontlines of health crises. For @TIME , I wrote about America's history of relying on Filipino nurses in times of need
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In May, the Twin Cities became the first major metropolitan area to see annual inflation fall below the Federal Reserve’s target of 2%. How? Affordable housing. From @gutavsaraiva and @mniquette
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After months of hard work from staffers across the @TIME newsroom, the 2021 #TIME100 list is finally here! Big shout out to my brilliant colleague @suleman_nadia who helped edit the list for the first time this year!!
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Introducing the 2021 #TIME100 featuring the 100 most influential people of the year
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@NoFilta13 @MrZackMorris Hey there! Really sorry to hear this. I'm a reporter working on a story about Morris and Atlas Trading. Can you DM me?
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Wall Street's talent war has reached a new phase: the battle over interns. Finance firms are boosting compensation for desirable candidates, and some interns are raking in over $16k a month. My latest for @wealth @business
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🚨Alerting all sneaker heads🚨 Nearly 60,000 sneakers from Zadeh Kicks' alleged Ponzi scheme are going on sale
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This is the first big package I've helped produce for @time — and hopefully many more to come! There's a lot of really fantastic work from so many people on this special project, so please check it out!!
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The New American Revolution is a special project by @Pharrell featuring a curation of essays and conversations examining America's racist past—and the potential for a more equitable future
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@AnnaGillcrist @lyft Hey, @AnnaGillcrist . I'm a reporter for @yahoolifestyle and @MAKERSwomen . I'm working on a story about your experience with Lyft and would love to chat with you more about it. Just sent you an email
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Forget SAT books. For $750k, families can outsource college prep to luxury concierge college services and build-an-Ivy-Leaguer programs. @franmagliones & I give an inside look at the college consultants for the ultra-rich @wealth
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I'm extremely proud and humbled to have been able to work on this year's #TIME100 list — and for working with such an incredible team of colleagues who worked tirelessly to pull this together! Check out the list here:
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The promise of an exhilarating lifestyle have long lured people to New York City, one of the most expensive cities in the world. But as inflation roars, young workers are questioning whether the grind is worth the soaring costs @wealth
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A college degree was once seen as the golden ticket to the American Dream — and a sound investment no matter the cost. For some Americans, that may be changing. Here's why:
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The starter apartment in New York does not exist. If you're adjusting to high costs of living in the big city, here's a budget guide for new grads!
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The traditional advice from financial advisors is to spend no more than 50% of your income on necessities, but that’s become harder in this economically challenging time. @PaulinaCachero breaks down a budget guide for recent college grads
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Getting fired is normally one of the biggest crises of a worker’s career. But some people hit by job reductions are finding themselves laid off and loving it. The latest story for @wealth with my brilliant colleagues @charliewwells and @cfb_18
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It's been 100 years since a white mob razed the prosperous Greenwood neighborhood to the ground. For @TIME , I talked to 107-year-old Tulsa Race Massacre survivor Viola Fletcher about her family’s ongoing struggle to rebuild their lives. (Thread below)
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a year and a half later… @katxmoon
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The price of everything from rent to electricity bills to going have gone up in New York City. But the one thing that's dodged inflation so far? Weed. My latest for @wealth
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It’s peak apartment hunting season in one of the hottest rental markets in NYC yet — and renters are fed up, frustrated and over budget as bidding wars break out over leases. My latest with the brilliant ⁦ @jeneps ⁩ for ⁦ @wealth
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Finally retired my 5-year-old profile photo — and I like this one much better ✊
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It's not just the Tinder Swindler. Romance scams are soaring to record levels and are the second-most profitable fraud on social media. A fascinating story from my colleagues for @wealth
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For the past few months, I've talked to public school teachers across the country about how high-stress classroom environments have negatively impacted their mental health. Read my story for @yahoolifestyle
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Sneakerheads are betting that the value of Yeezys will go up with the downfall of Ye. But will it last? @misyrlena and I look at how the end of the adidas Yeezy line will hit the sneaker resale market for @wealth
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my good friend @terrygtnguyen wrote an incredibly nuanced and fantastic piece on the spectacle of anti-Asian violence on IG. Give it a read here:
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Shut out by soaring prices and frantic bidding wars, 2023 may be the year that first-time buyers have a shot at homeownership. That is, if they can afford to buy in the least affordable housing market on record @wealth
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Big swings in global currencies have enticed DIY traders into the complicated world of foreign-exchange trading. Read the latest with @cfb_18 for @wealth
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@MIT_CSAIL @dfbarajas Hey @MIT_CSAIL , I'm a reporter for @MAKERSwomen and @Yahoo . I'm working on a story about Katie Bouman and her image of the black hole and would love to get in contact with her. DM me or email me at paulina.cachero @verizonmedia .com
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Well, good morning to everyone who has opinions about #TIMEPOY
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After a tumultuous two years in the workplace, American workers are taking bold action to get more money from their bosses—and it's working. Such a pleasure to work on this story with the talented @charliewwells and @cfb_18 !
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They say love doesn’t cost a thing, but dating in this economy sure does. Now that people have both love and money on the mind, the dating game is changing entirely
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💸Gen Z is making cash cool again💸 After swiping credit cards and sending money to friends with digital payment services, paying with physical money feels like it's "basically free." Confused? More below:
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Facing fierce bidding wars and skyrocketing prices, what's a prospective homebuyer to do in this hot housing market? Well, some are "channeling their inner @joannagaines " by taking on fixer-upper homes. My latest with @cfb_18 for @wealth @business :
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@katharinemcphee surprises guests with a performance at “An Evening with WildAid” singing about her dog Larry
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As FTX's collapse sends the industry into a tailspin, Wall Street workers who walked away from six-figure paychecks for crypto remain committed to its potential. @cfb_18 , @charliewwells and I report for @wealth @business
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Get access to your hard-earned wages whenever and wherever at no cost. That was the pitch the Earned Wage Access industry made to the country's working class. Instead, some Americans say they're trapped in a cycle of borrowing with APRs as high as 330%
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My hard-working, brilliant colleagues are the life and soul of TIME Magazine. In our own words, here's why we need a fair contract now #TIMEUnion100 ✊💪
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We are the people whose labor keeps @TIME and @timeforkids running. And we’ve been doing it for two years—without a fair contract. Here's why we deserve a fair contract, in our own words. #TIMEUnion100 .
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With the promise of little to no fees, no interest and quick credit approvals, "Buy now, pay later" was pitched as the trendy financial product made for Gen Z. Instead, it's driving young consumers into debt and stunt their financial development @wealth
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People are spilling out onto the streets celebrating
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Targeted attacks against Asian women aren’t new. @cadylang and I wrote a piece about the long history of intertwined racism and misogyny that Asian women have experienced in America—and how it continues to make us vulnerable to violence.
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Extremely honored to have worked on this project with brilliant colleagues who worked tirelessly to produce @TIME 's first-ever BIPOC-led issue. Their commitment to fighting for diverse perspectives and stories that matter inspires me every day. Read their work here:
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Visions of Equity: A special project, led by BIPOC staff at TIME, on the fight for racial justice and building a better world
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New for @business @wealth : @JxckSweeney , the teen behind the viral @ElonJet account, is following the aircraft of Russia’s billionaires as they come under international pressure over the country’s invasion of Ukraine
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And Day 2 of The 2019 #MAKERSConference ends with a bang. Catch you all tomorrow morning on the @MAKERSwomen live stream📹
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Chinese authorities have been censoring calls for free speech following the death of Li Wenliang, a doctor who raised alarms about the coronavirus in the early days of the outbreak.
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@AerieYearbook Hey @AerieYearbook ! I'm a reporter for @yahoolifestyle . I'm working on a story about the Stoneman Douglas High School Yearbook including a page of the therapy dogs that helped students heal. I'd love to interview someone that worked on this. DM for more details!
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wowow changing the work from home game...
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Today, I tried to call the board member of an organization that was under fire to get a comment for my story. The woman on the line said I would need to call back later to reach the individual. I asked when would be a good time to call back. Her response: "Never."
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Thank you, @LenoreAnderson , @RobertRooks5 , @MalikaSaadaSaar and @johnlegend for this incredible conversation on how we can push for REAL progress in our broken criminal justice system. 👏👏👏 Because the fight isn’t over until ALL OF US are FREE and EQUAL #MAKERSConference
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**cue rage**
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well, hello there.
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Gen Z professionals are using TikTok to give an unfiltered look at the realities of working on Wall Street. But the tell-all videos are clashing with an industry characterized by its confidentiality. My latest with the brilliant @misyrlena for @business
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Progress report on day 1 of diet: Roomate @aziza_kasumov gets a box full of European chocolate. Diet over.
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While tattoo artists in America have been elevated as fine artists, tatooists in South Korea set up shop illegally in an underground network of tattoo parlors. Check out my story on what its like to be a tattoo artist in L.A. versus Seoul:
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Here, my colleagues and I reflect on reporting on stories about the struggles endured by people who share our identities. I was moved by their words and hope others are too @suleman_nadia @JosiahBates @suyinsays @naina_bajekal @jenna__caldwell @Jas_Aguilera @sanya_mansoor
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In a year marked by a global reckoning on race and inequality, eight TIME journalists of color reflect on a year of covering stories about their own communities. Read—and listen to—their words below
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so we did a thing the other day... @azizakasumov
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Here's a wonderful list of books by Asian authors, curated in collaboration with my brilliant colleagues @naina_bajekal , @andrewrchow , @suyinsays , @cadylang , @karenaphan and @mahitagajanan 👇👇👇
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A reading list to celebrate Asian Authors, from members of TIME's Asian community including @naina_bajekal @PaulinaCachero @andrewrchow @suyinsays @cadylang and @karenaphan
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It’s never been more challenging to find an affordable home to buy in the US. Now, countless Americans unable to find a new home are putting their next moves and other major life decisions on hold. My latest for @wealth with Christine Maurus!
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Here's one way you can afford to live in your dream home: living with roommates. As homeownerships feels increasingly out of reach, particularly for young, first-time buyers, some are renting out extra rooms to help offset those costs
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Homeownership may be out of reach, but a $2,500 bag technically isn’t. The dopamine rush from buying little luxuries has become a coping mechanism for people who feel their future is doomed. My latest for @wealth
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One year at an Ivy League will now cost you almost $90,000. That's upward of $320,000 (!!!) to complete a four-year undergraduate degree. Here's the cost of attendance for every Ivy from @franmagliones
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Miami is trying to establish itself as the center of the Web3 revolution, offering VR tours of luxury condos in the metaverse and night clubs that accept crypto for booze. @misyrlena and @nmcrooks take readers on a fascinating tour of Miami's crypto scene
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@kateotto Hi @kateotto , I'm a reporter for @businessinsider and I'd love to interview you more about this for a story. If you're interested DM me or email me at pcachero @businessinsider .com
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So humbling to see the enormous crowd that showed up to support women’s rights today! #TheFutureIsFemale #WomensMarch2018
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What better way to announce that I've officially started my first job than with some real career advice from a Wall Street #GirlBoss ? I'm so excited to be working in New York City as an Editorial Fellow for MAKERS.
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"There's only one person that has responsibility for your career," says career guru @CarlaAnnHarris . "That's you." Read how the Wall Street trailblazer drives her success in the workplace, exclusively on our site. 👇
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wowow. blessed to have co-workers like @katxmoon who book you not one, but TWO vaccine appointmments🙏💉
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Morning commuters packed like sardines on the 4 train. New York is healing 🥲🥲
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Not all education is created equal. That's why, in light of the #CollegeCheatingScandal , I wrote about the prosecution of struggling, working-class citizens fighting for equal opportunities for their children.
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Ukraine is crowdfunding to raise money for its armed forces as it faces down one of the biggest militaries in the world. The latest for @bloomberg with @allisonmcneely
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. @timemagunion is back at the bargaining table today. We're still waiting for @TIME management to respond to our proposal for fair wages and stable benefits, which we put down in August. #TIMEtoRespond
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@TheWallvsWalls @realDonaldTrump @TheWallvsWalls I'm a reporter for @YahooNews and I'd like to get a comment for this story. Just sent you a DM.
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From beanie model to Justin Bieber wannabe, I introduce to you... **drum roll** @TommyBrooksbank !!!! (Brought to you by Good Morning America)
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No costume? No problem. Look no further than your own closet for these easy and creative Halloween costumes for you and your bestie!
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Feminist rock band Pussy Riot and billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried join growing efforts to give money to Ukraine as Russian troops close in on Kyiv
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Also, big thanks to @CCenizaChoy and Leo-Felix Jurado for sharing their knowledge and expertise on this long and complicated history.
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!!! shameless plug: my story on nurses battling workplace violence was at the top of the Apple News "Health" page! If you haven't yet, read my story for @yahoolifestyle
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Eating disorders are plaguing Americans, but government-funded insurance plans aren't keeping up. My brilliant friend @g0ingmad reports on how families are struggling to obtain adequate care
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Tech used to promise more freedom, more perks and more money than virtually any other industry. But not anymore. Young people who dreamed of Silicon Valley careers are now headed to Wall Street. The latest with the brilliant @misyrlena for @wealth
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When that FOIA request finally comes in... @aziza_kasumov
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Well, this was fun writing in my apartment with @aziza_kasumov until 3 a.m. The news never stops! #MidtermElection2018
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- First African-American Congresswoman in Massachusetts - Youngest Women Ever Elected to Congress - First Muslim Women Elected to Congress - First Native American Woman Elected to Congress These are the women who made history on election night. 🙌 🗳
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It’s about time this issue has gotten some attention! As someone who went through the Oklahoma public school system, it was clear that our schools were grossly underfunded and undervalued for too long.
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WATCH: Oklahoma teachers gather outside the State Capitol to protest for better wages and more education funding.
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Hey @YouthJusticeLA ! my name is Paulina Cachero and I work for the digital news team at NBC Los Angeles. We're interested in covering your move to the Kenyon Juvenile Justice Facility and the positive impact you've had in the lives of Angelenos. DM if you're interested!
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So long overdue!
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happy to share that after ~1 year of being on the same team @PaulinaCachero and I have finally met IRL!!!
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Savvy Gen Z college influencers are raking in thousands per post and building lucrative careers on campus -- all before graduation! Read the latest for @wealth with my brilliant colleagues @misyrlena and @cfb_18
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Moving out and living on your own has been viewed as a key marker of adulthood. But not anymore. Nearly half of young Americans are staying with mom and dad, roughly the same level as in the 1940s. Here’s why👇
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Access to homeownership in the US is increasingly becoming an exclusive six-figure club that's out of reach for many Americans. via @wealth
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