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Mariah Espada
Mariah Espada is a reporter at TIME.
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The Reality TV-to-Social-Influencer Pipeline Has Dried Up
The decline may be coming from audiences taking more control over the power of their follow
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A total of 43 moderators who worked for outsourcing company Sama moderating Facebook content allege unlawful dismissal.
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March 20, 2023
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The Biden Administration threatened a nationwide ban on the video-sharing app unless its Chinese owners promised to sell their stake in the company
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Experts recommend booking tickets one to two months in advance, and using a travel site to help monitor the cost of flights across airlines.
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Why Rapper Ice Spice Is Suddenly Everywhere
The Bronx-born rapper is a huge hit on TikTok and the Billboard Hot100. And she's got celebrity fans from Beyoncé to Lil Nas X.
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February 23, 2023
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Meta and Twitter have come up with a new approach to tackling security issues: passing the cost on to users
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February 22, 2023
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The majority of Gen Z and millennials are online, so it’s no surprise they’ve taken their dating life to the internet
By Mariah Espada
February 17, 2023
No Threats to Norfolk Southern at Town Hall, Police Say
Norfolk Southern, the railroad company at the center of a toxic crash in Ohio, cited "threats" to employees if they attended a town hall.
By Mariah Espada
February 16, 2023
Sophomore and Two Juniors Killed in Michigan State Shootings
Some on campus were survivors of previous mass shootings.
By Chad de Guzman and Mariah Espada
February 13, 2023
What to Know About Temu and Its Super Bowl Ads
Temu has sparked dozens of complaints to the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
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February 12, 2023
Beyoncé Fans Are Going to Extreme Lengths for Tickets
“Am I insane for buying Beyoncé tickets in Poland? I’ve never been to Poland," asked one fan
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February 10, 2023
The Best and Worst Super Bowl LVII Ads
From M&M's spokesperson stunt to Busch Beer's clever use of Sarah McLachlan
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February 8, 2023
The Controversy Over Andrea Riseborough’s Oscar Nomination
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has decided not to revoke actor Andrea Riseborough’s Oscar nomination in the Best Actress category, following an investigation into whether aggressive campaigning from her Hollywood peers helped...
By Mariah Espada
February 1, 2023
TikTok's 'De-Influencers' Tell You What Not to Buy
The trend is a direct response to the deluge of products that have become must-haves for the young and internet famous.
By Mariah Espada
January 31, 2023
TikTok Is Celebrating ‘DINKs'
Fertility rates have been declining in the U.S. and there is a growing share of adults in the U.S. that don’t plan to have children
By Mariah Espada
January 27, 2023
How TikTok's Tinned Fish Craze Is Driving Shortages
Tinned fish, especially expensive brands that cost up to $10 per can, is hard to find at some grocery stores.
By Mariah Espada
January 25, 2023
Who Is Clyde Lawrence, the Artist Testifying at the Senate Ticketmaster Hearing?
Artist Clyde Lawrence is testifying at the Ticketmaster hearing in the Senate. Here's what to know about him.
By Mariah Espada
January 24, 2023
Universities Are Banning TikTok. Here’s Why
Texas A&M and the University of Oklahoma are among the universities that have banned TikTok from staff devices and blocked it on WiFi networks
By Mariah Espada
January 23, 2023
TikTok’s 100 Envelopes Challenge Works—Sort Of
The viral challenge promises to help you save $5,050. But there are big drawbacks.
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January 21, 2023
Why Everything on TikTok Is Beige Right Now
“Aesthetic” TikTok content performs well on the platform, but its numbers come with critics
By Mariah Espada
January 13, 2023
More Classified Documents Found Near President Biden’s Corvette
The car in question is likely Biden's 1967 Corvette Stingray, a classic green convertible featured in Jay Leno’s Garage show.
By Mariah Espada
January 12, 2023
At Least 15 Deaths Attributed to Bomb Cyclone. Here’s What to Know
Gov. Andy Beshear has confirmed three winter-related fatalities in Kentucky
By Anisha Kohli and Mariah Espada
December 21, 2022
How to Vote in the 2022 Midterm Elections
Here's everything you need to know before you cast your ballot
By Mariah Espada , Anisha Kohli , Solcyre Burga and Simmone Shah
October 13, 2022
Is the Crypto Community in Puerto Rico Helping or Hurting After Hurricane Fiona?
Crypto newcomers to Puerto Rico say they're aiding hurricane relief efforts. But some activists question their intentions and methods.
By Andrew R. Chow and Mariah Espada
September 23, 2022
Solar Power Helps Keep Lights on In Puerto Rico after Fiona
As solar power proves resilient to energy blackouts after Hurricane Fiona, many are calling for a solar revolution in Puerto Rico
By Mariah Espada
September 20, 2022
How to Set Boundaries Without 'Quiet Quitting'
How to set boundaries at work before getting to the point of disengaging completely.
By Mariah Espada
September 9, 2022
Companies Fear Long-Term Effects of ‘Quiet Quitting’
Workers and employers differ over whether doing less is best
By Mariah Espada
August 23, 2022
Here's Everything New on Netflix in July 2022—and What's Leaving
The highly anticipated second volume of the latest season of Stranger Things is one of several new programs coming to Netflix this month. Other new arrivals include Bill Burr’s latest stand-up special Bill Burr: Live...
By Mariah Espada
June 30, 2022
Everything We Know About Beyoncé's New Album,
Renaissance
Beyoncé has released the cover to her upcoming album Renaissance which is set to come out on July 29. The cover art features the singer with pink lipstick and Y2K-inspired crimped hair, sitting on top...
By Mariah Espada
June 17, 2022
Akash Patel: Connecting Kids Around the World
Patel created a program that enables teachers to connect with volunteers from around the world to engage in conversations with students.
By Mariah Espada
June 8, 2022
‘Devastated’ BTS Visits President Biden to Condemn Anti-Asian Hate Crimes in the U.S.
Global K-Pop sensation BTS closed out Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month today with its first visit to the White House. The group joined press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre at a briefing—an event that’s part...
By Mariah Espada
May 31, 2022
Jury Deliberations Begin in the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Defamation Trial
After six weeks of testimony from Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s legal teams, both sides delivered closing arguments today, and jury deliberations began. The seven-person jury must now reach a verdict on whether Depp’s ex-wife’s...
By Mariah Espada
May 27, 2022
Judge Denies Johnny Depp's Bid to Dismiss Amber Heard's $100 Million Countersuit
The high-profile trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard continued on Tuesday, in its sixth and final week. The trial revolves around a defamation lawsuit Depp filed against Heard, his ex-wife, regarding a 2018 Washington...
By Mariah Espada
May 24, 2022
Kid of the Year Finalist Samirah Horton, 13, Puts Her Anti-Bullying Message to Music
From the age of 6, Samirah Horton, also known as DJ Annie Red, was picked on by her peers for the things that made her different—her raspier voice, her unique sense of style, and her...
By Mariah Espada
February 9, 2022
This CEO Is Fighting For His Nonprofit's Mission in New York Federal Court
(To receive weekly emails of conversations with the world’s top CEOs and business decisionmakers, click here.) Millions of Americans face consumer debt lawsuits every year and for many low-income families, getting legal advice is limited....
By Mariah Espada
January 30, 2022
How Puerto Rico Depoliticized the COVID-19 Vaccine
Puerto Ricans have good reason to be wary when the federal government gets involved in their personal health. In the mid 20th century, Washington led a massive, coercive sterilization campaign among Puerto Ricans, impacting as...
By Mariah Espada
November 2, 2021
Latino Entrepreneurs Were Among the Hardest Hit by the Pandemic. Now They Could Spur the Economic Recovery
Jaime Macias could hardly have opened his bar and restaurant, Jaime’s Place, at a worse time. In the weeks before his scheduled grand opening in October 2020, COVID-19 ran rampant through San Antonio. Restrictions had...
By Jasmine Aguilera/San Antonio , Andrew R. Chow and Mariah Espada
October 1, 2021
How
Big Brother
Finally Got Its First Black Winner After More Than 20 Years on the Air
After 23 seasons and more than 20 years, the long-running CBS reality competition show has its first Black winner ever, Xavier Prather
By Mariah Espada
September 30, 2021
Influencers, Developers, Crypto Currency Tycoons: How Puerto Ricans Are Fighting Back Against the Outsiders Using the Island as a Tax Haven
In February, YouTube influencer Logan Paul announced to his 20 million podcast followers that he was leaving Los Angeles to move to Puerto Rico. Paul, who is preparing for a high-profile boxing match with Floyd...
By Mariah Espada
April 16, 2021
How Women Are Tackling Hunger in Their Communities
Amid a growing hunger crisis and a patchy federal safety net, these women are finding ways to feed their communities
By Abby Vesoulis and Mariah Espada
March 3, 2021
Latino Voters Could Help Determine the Winner of Georgia's Senate Runoffs
Michelle Zuluaga voted for the first time in the 2012 presidential election, in her home state of Georgia. A first-generation Colombian whose parents and brother were deported nearly 15 years ago, she was the only...
By Mariah Espada
December 29, 2020
‘We’re Literally Fighting For Our Lives.’ A New Political Movement Emerges Outside Puerto Rico’s Two-Party System
Alexandra Marie Figueroa-Miranda spent days counting ballots after the contentious Nov. 3 election. But, as a resident of Puerto Rico, she wasn’t counting any votes for Donald Trump or Joe Biden. She and the millions...
By Mariah Espada
November 18, 2020
How Youth of Color Backed Biden in Battleground States
They TikToked, they led marches and they stepped up as poll workers in their communities. Now, they’ve helped tap the next President of the United States. After a contentious race, former Vice President Joe Biden...
By Mariah Espada
November 10, 2020
'It's Going to Require Every Young Person.' March for Our Lives Activists Urge Young Americans to Vote
A month after the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, David Hogg stood in front of a crowd of hundreds of thousands gathered at the U.S. Capitol to demand an...
By Mariah Espada
October 26, 2020
'It's Easy to Feel Invisible.' Why Some Young Americans of Color Are Sitting This Election Out
During his televised town hall on Oct. 15, Joe Biden was asked a pointed question by a young man who identified himself as an undecided Black voter. “Many people believe that the true swing demographic...
By Mariah Espada
October 21, 2020
'We’re Here and Our Voices Matter.' Anthony Ramos Sets the Record Straight on Latino Representation
Actor and recording artist Anthony Ramos is eager to represent his Latino roots on the big screen, but not if it means Hollywood will pigeonhole him. Ramos first rose to fame in the breakout musical...
By Mariah Espada
October 8, 2020
TikTok or Not, Gen-Z Voters Are Mobilizing to Show Up on Election Day
First-time voter Elise Joshi joined TikTok about a month ago to help get the word out about climate change. But it was her video that landed on the app’s “For You” page about why she’d...
By Mariah Espada
September 25, 2020
Rev. Al Sharpton Calls on Lawmakers to Act on Police Reform: 'The Time Has Come for Us to Go Back to Washington'
Civil rights icon Rev. Al Sharpton believes “the time has come for us to go back to Washington,” and on the 57th anniversary of the historic march when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his...
By Mariah Espada
August 27, 2020
'Every Girl Has to Learn How to Code.' Reshma Saujani Wants to Make Space for Young Women in Tech
As the coronavirus pandemic deepened and students across the U.S. were forced to learn from home without WiFi or reliable devices, Girls Who Code CEO Reshma Saujani saw an opportunity: to teach more girls how...
By Mariah Espada
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