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Brittany Wong

@brittanywong.bsky.social

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Senior lifestyle reporter at HuffPost covering relationships, internet culture, gender, work life & more. Born-and-raised Angeleno. www.instagram.com/binnywong Pitches/story tips/pics of your dogs: brittany.wong@huffpost.com

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Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Here's why you may have seen people lining up around the corner at your local Trader Joe's this week: www.huffpost.com/entry/trader...

Not Just A Tote: Why People Are Losing Their Minds Over This Grocery Store Bag

Like the Stanley cup before it, we’ve reached craze levels for this $2.99 tote bag.

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Monica Torres @monicatorrr.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Love this insightful explainer about why MAGA can't stop talking about furries.

Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"Fursuits are eye-catching and easy to mock. It’s little wonder why a politician wanting to shift attention away from failing economic or foreign policies" would go after them, said one furry researcher in response to senator Tommy Tuberville's recent rant about furries in the airline industry.

A MAGA Senator Went On A Wild Tangent About Furries. Here's Why.

Experts explain what a furry actually is, why the subculture is so misunderstood and why conservatives keep coming after it.

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Ryan Boyd @ryanboyd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

New at @publicbooks.bsky.social: your boy reviewing an incredible new collection of Great Depression worker stories. Turns out the 1930s have a lot to tell the 2020s.

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Long-Distance Talkers: The Great Depression Speaks - Public Books

During the Great Depression, the Works Progress Administration conducted thousands of interviews among American workers. Anne Trubek's “American Made” gives them new voice.

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Garth Marenghi's Catbus @catbus.phd · 30/09/2026

don't bother addressing a congregation unless you're in the baroque creature pulpit

Baroque pulpit ca. 1750, rebuilt 1856, Parish church in Dobroszów.

a fanciful scaled sculpture where the serpents open mouth serves as the pulpit

Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Emailing a source named Mark. Must resist urge to start email "Oh hi, Mark."

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Douglas Reyes-CeroÑ @dreyesceron.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Star Spangled Banner being played by the Mariachi Herencia de Mexico band before the Bears-Eagles game in Chicago on Monday Night Football was a deeply cool thing to see tonight

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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

When Mariachi Herencia de México finished playing the last note of the national anthem at Soldier Field, the sold-out crowd roared with cheers. Any other noise, says César Maldonado, the band’s founder and director, has nothing to do with them.

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Chicago-based mariachi band makes history at Bears game while performance sparks online commentary

Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Airfare for Thanksgiving and Christmas is reaching a 10-year high as jet fuel prices spike amid the war in Iran. According to Hopper, a round-trip ticket within the United States for Thanksgiving break is averaging $402 ― up $95 from last year ― while Xmas flights are running $452, an $85 increase

Holiday Airfare Prices Are Going To Be High. Here's The Date Experts Say You Should Buy Tickets By.

“I’ve been in the travel industry for years, and I honestly can’t remember seeing prices like this,” one travel adviser said.

Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This is a fun read! "Greene recalled that Marco Rubio was 'very sweet” and Sanders was a good sport. “He’s like, ‘I know you don’t have much to work with,’' she said." Aw, Bernie.

Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Asked which party they think the word “elitist” describes, 43% of likely voters said Republicans and 33% said Democrats. My story on how Trump helped the GOP swipe the "elitist" label from the Dems. www.huffpost.com/entry/republ...

There’s 1 Label No Party Wants Before An Election. Right Now, The GOP Owns It.

This might be the last thing you want attached to you ahead of the midterms.

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Jonathan Cohn @jonathancohn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Christian nationalism www.huffpost.com/entry/pete-h...

Pete Hegseth’s Latest Military Move Sparks Outrage Over His ‘Hypocrisy And Blatant Misuse Of The Bible’

‘[It’s] not only un-Christian; it is fundamentally un-American and poses a dire threat to our democracy,’ one minister said.

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Andrew Whitehead @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

“The use of Isaiah 6:8 is essentially trying to say God has commanded these leaders to send people to fight & die for this particular cause,” he explained. “...this serves to baptize their military plans in the will of the Christian God. And if the Christian God is commanding it, who can oppose it?”

Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

On top of everything else going on this week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is now working Christian nationalism into his military pep talks. www.huffpost.com/entry/pete-h...

Pete Hegseth Is Using Bible Scripture To Recruit For The Military, And It's Part Of A Disturbing Pattern

‘[It’s] not only un-Christian; it is fundamentally un-American and poses a dire threat to our democracy,’ one minister said.

Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Wrote about Merriam-Webster adding 1,400 new words and definitions to its dictionary, and the ensuing criticism from the "those aren't words, it's slang" camp. “A dictionary that omitted slang, vulgarity, regional language, and disputed meanings would offer a highly incomplete picture of English."

Merriam-Webster Added New Words To The Dictionary — And They Reveal So Much About Our Current Era

The list is not without its critics.

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Ryan Boyd @ryanboyd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

NEW BRAIN DROPPED

med.stanford.edu

Human brain is two separate organs, Stanford Medicine-led research finds

Stanford Health Care delivers the highest levels of care and compassion. SHC treats cancer, heart disease, brain disorders, primary care issues, and many more.

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Avery Kaplan @averykaplan.northsky.social · 18/09/2026

It’s my time to shine!

Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

If millennials had the “teapot pose” — one hand jauntily on the hip, elbow sticking straight out like a teapot handle — Gen Z has the “boob rest” pose. www.huffpost.com/entry/gen-z-...

The 'Boob Rest' Pose Is So Everywhere It's Already Being Parodied On Red Carpets

Selena Gomez, Dua Lipa and Kylie Jenner have all done it. You’re probably seeing it on your Instagram feed, too.

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Stellbound: Stellraiser II @antlervel.vet · 18/09/2026

Share if you agree

Fat little chihuahua puppy (maybe?) looking extremely round and smiling lying on a tan fleece blanket

Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Taking a page from Trump’s playbook, FBI Director Kash Patel has started talking about himself in the third person. www.huffpost.com/entry/kash-p...

Aw, Kash Patel Thinks He Can Pull Off This Trump Trademark

Experts explain why the rhetorical move works for the president and almost no one else — and why copying it could be risky for Patel.

Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Just a roundup of loved up couples for Hispanic Heritage Month www.huffpost.com/entry/latino...

19 Old-School Cool Photos Of Latino American Couples Through The Years

We asked readers to share their favorite pictures of their grandparents and parents.

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BuzzFeed @buzzfeed.com · 11/09/2026

“No one had trained us for an airplane itself to become the weapon.”

Betty Ong Is One Of 9/11’s First Heroes. More People Should Know Her Name.

“No one had trained us for an airplane itself to become the weapon.”

Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Wrote about Betty Ong, whose cool, calm 23-minute phone call from the back of Flight 11 on Sept. 11 provided the first alert to ground personnel that a hijacking was underway — and helped set in motion the eventual shutdown of U.S. airspace. www.huffpost.com/entry/betty-...

More People Should Know Betty Ong’s Name — And The 23-Minute Call That Helped Sound The Alarm On 9/11

“No one had trained us for an airplane itself to become the weapon.”

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Sanho Tree @sanho.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

"The tweet — and the immigration strategy behind it — suggest the administration has abandoned any claim that it’s focused on removing criminals and is now targeting the kinds of migrants the U.S. has long sought to attract, said Mary Hoopes."

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Eric Columbus @ericcolumbus.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Happy 72nd Birthday to Ruby Bridges, who at the age of 6 desegregated the New Orleans public schools. She’s younger than 30 senators and our last two presidents—and only 7 years older than Barack Obama. The past isn’t past.

Ruby Bridges, age 6

Ruby Bridges flanked by three U.S. Marshals on the steps of her school

Norman Rockwell’s painting depicting the event, “The Problem We All Live With,” originally published as a centerfold in the January 14, 1964 issue of Look magazine.

Ruby Bridges talking with President Obama as they look at Rockwell’s painting while it was temporarily displayed at the White House in 2011.

Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Ramping up deportations and forced-return flights to Haiti amid an escalating security and humanitarian crisis is a choice. So is telling doctors to leave the US while we're facing a physician shortage — one that’s especially dire in rural America. www.huffpost.com/entry/dhs-tw...

DHS’s Tweet To Haitians Exposes A Sick Truth About Racism In Trump’s America

They’re saying the quiet part out loud now.

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HuffPost @huffpost.com · 04/09/2026

Ask any woman: street harassment is as bad as ever.

We've Hit A Bleak Milestone In The Post-'Me Too' Era

Ask any woman: street harassment is as bad as ever.

Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Man who said he was glad Cher's "Believe" was over in Pilates class, you're on notice. Pilates is a pro-Cher space.

Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Nearly a decade after the Me Too movement went mainstream, a new study from the Newcomb Institute at Tulane University finds that Americans are reporting experiences of sexual harassment at much higher rates than they did before. I talked to the researchers about why that might be.

America's Sexual Harassment Problem Seems To Be Accelerating

Ask any woman: street harassment is as bad as ever.

Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

An attempt was made to pull off the "Ossoff angle." www.huffpost.com/entry/pete-b...

Everyone Is Noticing The Same Thing About This Clip Of Pete Buttigieg

An attempt was made.

Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

“Clean girl” makeup was fun, but a little boring. This trend taps into a growing desire to play with creativity and a bold, maximalist aesthetic without worrying about getting it right. (Want to turn yourself into a full-on “Avatar” character? DO IT.) www.huffpost.com/entry/pre-sh...

‘Pre-Shower Makeup’ Is Your Chance To Get A Little Freaky

Interest in this makeup trend has increased 400% on one social media site.

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HuffPost Union @huffpostunion.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The HuffPost union is still raising money for our talented colleagues affected by the latest round of job cuts. If you can donate, please do. If you can’t, sharing this helps too! ❤️ Solidarity forever. ✊ www.gofundme.com/f/support-hu...

Donate to Support HuffPost Workers Impacted By Job Cuts, organized by HuffPost Union

This month, as part of a wider BuzzFeed reorganization under new owners… HuffPost Union needs your support for Support HuffPost Workers Impacted By Job Cuts

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The Southlander @thesouthlander.com · 01/09/2026

Since the start of the second Trump administration, dozens of L.A.-based journalists have been struck with less-lethal rounds by police while covering ICE protests, according to data compiled by @adamrose.bsky.social, chair of the press rights committee of the Los Angeles Press Club. 🧵4/7

Why the death of a reporter 55 years ago matters to those covering LA protests today

Ruben Salazar died 55 years ago while covering a protest in LA. His case illustrates the dangers journalists face today as police fire “less lethal munitions” into crowds.

Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Ya know, the world could use more meek dicks

Pink graffiti on a trash can reading “MEEK” with a drawing of a penis

Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The jurors -- 9 women, 3 men -- in the case of the Mass. mother who is accused of murdering her children have been deliberating for more than 18 hours. Gender is generally a poor predictor of trial outcomes but the 9-to-3 split here could be a “double-edged sword,” one jury consultant told me.

What Lindsay Clancy's Majority-Women Jury Could Mean For Her Verdict, According To Experts

Jury consultant experts say gender is one of the weakest predictors of how a jury decides. Here’s what matters more.

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Monica Torres @monicatorrr.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I talked to Native experts about what Trump's renaming stunt misses about the history of Lake Ontario: www.huffpost.com/entry/trumps...

Trump’s ‘Lake America’ Stunt May Seem Like A Joke, But It Also Shows His Ignorance Of Native History

Trump’s latest renaming is part of larger, petty pattern.

Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Beyond the “celebrity death rule of threes,” you’ll sometimes hear EMTs, nursing home workers and others in healthcare talk about deaths clusters with patients “I’m from Argentina and I work in a rural area, the same rule: ‘Cuando se va uno, se van tres (When one leaves, three leave),’” one MD said

Experts Explain Why Deaths Seem To Come In Threes

The short answer is no. The longer answer has to do with why the belief refuses to die.

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Dan Chibnall @bookowl.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Father Tom McCarthy presents Pope Leo XIV with his very own Chicago White Sox Pope Hat. I hope Leo wears it during mass when he eventually returns to Chicago. www.instagram.com/p/Dci_2X8F7c...

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Solomon @solomonrmissouri.com · 27/08/2026

He’s not a real boy… but he plays one on television

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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I learned lots and lots about thermal ion batteries — and now I will never, ever accidentally pack one in my carry-on bag. www.huffpost.com/entry/why-ba...

A Fire Broke Out Midair On An American Airlines Flight — And This Common Device Was To Blame

You really don’t want to leave your power bank in your checked bag.

Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Whatever you think of President Trump, he has always had a certain gravitational pull ― a charisma and dynamism that have fueled and continually regenerated the MAGA movement. Could JD Vance — who even a former Trump aide recently said had "negative rizz" — pull that same act off?

JD Vance Has A Major ‘Charisma Vacuum’ Problem

When Marco Rubio has more rizz than you, you’re in trouble.

Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

It was charming when I was there last week, but I can see how it could be overkill if I lived there lol

Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

On what perfect happiness means to her: “A big loaded baked potato and a good book with time to eat it and read it.”

Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Starting in the '80s, Dolly Parton devoted herself to philanthropy, building a charitable legacy through her Dollywood Foundation that arguably puts her in the ranks of any Carnegie or Rockefeller. (Plus, she did it without the robber-baron baggage -- and w/rhinestones and wigs on.) My story today

A Huge Part Of Dolly Parton's Legacy Has Nothing To Do With Music

The “9 to 5” singer wasn’t just iconic songs, big hair and sparkles.

Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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HuffPost Union @huffpostunion.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A statement from the HuffPost Union @wgaeast.bsky.social on today's layoffs.

Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

In an ideal world, clips of former trad wives discussing how difficult it is to start over without an education, employment history or independent income would queue up on TikTok after any gauzy, glamorous tradwife video appears in a feed. Story I wrote this week: www.huffpost.com/entry/tradwi...

Teen Tradwives Are On The Rise. Women Who Lived It Have A Warning.

‘I’m 19 years old, married, no degree, no 9 to 5, and I’m exactly where I want to be,’ said one creator in a TikTok that went viral.

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HuffPost @huffpost.com · 14/08/2026

Who knew yoga pants could be so triggering?

We Talked To An Owner Of One Of Those Christian Men-Only Gyms That Are Going Viral

Who knew yoga pants could be so triggering?

Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I talked to the owner of an all-men gym and dug into why critics find the idea so off-putting. Mitchell Parsons said he quit 4 gyms that didn’t meet his “standard of modesty” before creating his own gym. “Culture as a whole has slowly moved closer to nakedness being the norm, and gyms amplify this"

We Talked To An Owner Of One Of Those Christian Men-Only Gyms That Are Going Viral

Who knew yoga pants could be so triggering?