Brittany Wong
@brittanywong.huffpost.com
Senior lifestyle reporter at HuffPost covering relationships, internet culture, gender, work life & more. Born-and-raised Angeleno. https://www.instagram.com/binnywong/
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In the century leading up to 1975, nearly 6000 freighters went down in the Great Lakes.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
In the century leading up to 1975, nearly 6000 freighters went down in the Great Lakes.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
Soup szn, hot Southern California weather be damned.
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Soup szn, hot Southern California weather be damned.
Ya girl got new headshots. (📸: Rhiannon Adam)
November 8, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Ya girl got new headshots. (📸: Rhiannon Adam)
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Today I am proud to be an American: I called a British person a "jabroni" and then had to educate him on what a jabroni is.
November 7, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Today I am proud to be an American: I called a British person a "jabroni" and then had to educate him on what a jabroni is.
Great advice in this @kathriller.bsky.social story on how to donate to food banks more effectively amid the SNAP benefit freeze www.huffpost.com/entry/food-d...
These Are The Items Food Banks Need You To Donate Right Now. And The Ones You Can Probably Skip.
Food banks are in triage mode trying to meet the growing need for food donations amid the government shutdown. Here's the best way to help them.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Great advice in this @kathriller.bsky.social story on how to donate to food banks more effectively amid the SNAP benefit freeze www.huffpost.com/entry/food-d...
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If sandwich shops don’t start offering a sandwich named “the acquittal” then what are we even doing
November 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
If sandwich shops don’t start offering a sandwich named “the acquittal” then what are we even doing
Today I put rawdogging in a headline. Look what you made me do, Gen Z. www.huffpost.com/entry/gen-z-...
Maybe The Gen Z-ers Who ‘Rawdog’ Boredom Are On The Right Track
You might want to steal this Gen Z habit.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Today I put rawdogging in a headline. Look what you made me do, Gen Z. www.huffpost.com/entry/gen-z-...
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This is a fun piece.
“Between the ballroom, the Home Depot gold-spray-painted moldings, and now this sign, it appears they are trying to transform the White House into a wedding venue.”
“Between the ballroom, the Home Depot gold-spray-painted moldings, and now this sign, it appears they are trying to transform the White House into a wedding venue.”
Paul Shaw, a type designer, joked about new signs popping up on the White House grounds.
“What about an historical plaque commemorating the demise of the Rose Garden or the East Wing? And maybe signs honoring political donors like one that says, ‘The Elon ‘Chainsaw’ Musk DOGE Ready Room."
“What about an historical plaque commemorating the demise of the Rose Garden or the East Wing? And maybe signs honoring political donors like one that says, ‘The Elon ‘Chainsaw’ Musk DOGE Ready Room."
Here's What Actual Graphic Designers Think Of THAT Trump Oval Office Sign
Spoiler alert: They did not hold back.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM
This is a fun piece.
“Between the ballroom, the Home Depot gold-spray-painted moldings, and now this sign, it appears they are trying to transform the White House into a wedding venue.”
“Between the ballroom, the Home Depot gold-spray-painted moldings, and now this sign, it appears they are trying to transform the White House into a wedding venue.”
Paul Shaw, a type designer, joked about new signs popping up on the White House grounds.
“What about an historical plaque commemorating the demise of the Rose Garden or the East Wing? And maybe signs honoring political donors like one that says, ‘The Elon ‘Chainsaw’ Musk DOGE Ready Room."
“What about an historical plaque commemorating the demise of the Rose Garden or the East Wing? And maybe signs honoring political donors like one that says, ‘The Elon ‘Chainsaw’ Musk DOGE Ready Room."
Here's What Actual Graphic Designers Think Of THAT Trump Oval Office Sign
Spoiler alert: They did not hold back.
www.huffpost.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Paul Shaw, a type designer, joked about new signs popping up on the White House grounds.
“What about an historical plaque commemorating the demise of the Rose Garden or the East Wing? And maybe signs honoring political donors like one that says, ‘The Elon ‘Chainsaw’ Musk DOGE Ready Room."
“What about an historical plaque commemorating the demise of the Rose Garden or the East Wing? And maybe signs honoring political donors like one that says, ‘The Elon ‘Chainsaw’ Musk DOGE Ready Room."
A new study identified the one emotion that turns people more conservative when threatened. (No, it’s not fear.)
I talked to the study's co-author about his findings and what emotions drove Trump to victory both times.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
I talked to the study's co-author about his findings and what emotions drove Trump to victory both times.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
New Study Reveals The Surprising Emotion Behind America’s Conservative Shift
Although fear often shapes campaigns, it can’t account for America’s recent political shift.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:18 PM
A new study identified the one emotion that turns people more conservative when threatened. (No, it’s not fear.)
I talked to the study's co-author about his findings and what emotions drove Trump to victory both times.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
I talked to the study's co-author about his findings and what emotions drove Trump to victory both times.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
This is beautiful.
the black + mexican alliance stays strong in texas
[texas southern band plays a selena song]
[texas southern band plays a selena song]
November 4, 2025 at 4:51 AM
This is beautiful.
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New from me: The police are defunding our cities. In LA, LAPD’s growing liability lawsuits are costing taxpayers millions of dollars in payouts. $400m in payouts since 2019. The biggest culprits: protests, police shootings, and car collisions. More👇
lapublicpress.org/2025/11/lapd...
lapublicpress.org/2025/11/lapd...
Inside LAPD's nearly $400M settlement crisis that's bankrupting LA
Taxpayers are covering civil rights violations and officer misconduct while basic city services face cuts—and a new audit could reveal whether LAPD is doing anything to stop the pattern.
lapublicpress.org
November 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
New from me: The police are defunding our cities. In LA, LAPD’s growing liability lawsuits are costing taxpayers millions of dollars in payouts. $400m in payouts since 2019. The biggest culprits: protests, police shootings, and car collisions. More👇
lapublicpress.org/2025/11/lapd...
lapublicpress.org/2025/11/lapd...
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In response to a court order, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said it would tap its contingency fund.
Trump Administration Says It Will Pay Reduced SNAP Benefits For November
In response to a court order, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said it would tap its contingency fund.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
In response to a court order, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said it would tap its contingency fund.
In therapy sessions, @katimorton.bsky.social likes to say that eldest daughters don’t always fall in love; they sometimes take care of love.
Wrote about the most common issues oldest daughters (👋) deal with in their relationships: www.huffpost.com/entry/older-...
Wrote about the most common issues oldest daughters (👋) deal with in their relationships: www.huffpost.com/entry/older-...
If You Are The Oldest Daughter, You Likely Struggle With These Issues In Your Relationship
Any of these sound familiar?
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November 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
In therapy sessions, @katimorton.bsky.social likes to say that eldest daughters don’t always fall in love; they sometimes take care of love.
Wrote about the most common issues oldest daughters (👋) deal with in their relationships: www.huffpost.com/entry/older-...
Wrote about the most common issues oldest daughters (👋) deal with in their relationships: www.huffpost.com/entry/older-...
Helllllll yeah.
November 2, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Helllllll yeah.
I just finished “The Perfect Neighbor.” Susan is making her poor cellmate’s life a living hell rn, huh?
November 1, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I just finished “The Perfect Neighbor.” Susan is making her poor cellmate’s life a living hell rn, huh?
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The Trump administration is delaying the publication of a report about PFNA, a harmful “forever chemical” in tap water that's linked to reproductive issues, neurodevelopment problems and more. Here's what to know:
www.huffpost.com/entry/pfas-p...
www.huffpost.com/entry/pfas-p...
A Dangerous Chemical May Be In Your Tap Water — But The Trump Admin Doesn’t Want You To Know That
The chemical can be found in materials including firefighting foam — and the EPA has seemingly delayed a report on it.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The Trump administration is delaying the publication of a report about PFNA, a harmful “forever chemical” in tap water that's linked to reproductive issues, neurodevelopment problems and more. Here's what to know:
www.huffpost.com/entry/pfas-p...
www.huffpost.com/entry/pfas-p...
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Guillermo del Toro on wealth: "a wealthy man is a man who has enough, not a man that needs more. If you have enough to invite someone for a beer? You're rich. If you have a yacht, planes, islands, and you still need more? You're not rich."
October 27, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Guillermo del Toro on wealth: "a wealthy man is a man who has enough, not a man that needs more. If you have enough to invite someone for a beer? You're rich. If you have a yacht, planes, islands, and you still need more? You're not rich."
Love is sending someone a link and saying "no clue what this means but it might be of interest to you."
October 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Love is sending someone a link and saying "no clue what this means but it might be of interest to you."
Bill Belichick and Jordon, you are the vacuous storyline our hellscape timeline needs. Thank you for your service. 🫡
I dug through the paperwork for all 18 LLCs that Jordon Hudson has registered with Massachusetts since she started dating Bill Belichick.
They tell the story a young woman with big plans for her and her boyfriend.
Gift link!
They tell the story a young woman with big plans for her and her boyfriend.
Gift link!
The Rise Of Jordon Hudson, Small Business Owner | Defector
Before he was stumbling over interview questions on national TV, before he was the guy who made North Carolina football worse, before you could bet on when he might be fired, Bill Belichick was one of...
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October 30, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Bill Belichick and Jordon, you are the vacuous storyline our hellscape timeline needs. Thank you for your service. 🫡
"Community colleges unite students across class and race—something elite universities only pretend to do. Preserving and expanding them may be key to repairing our divided nation."
Love that PCC is the thumbnail www.currentaffairs.org/news/the-com...
Love that PCC is the thumbnail www.currentaffairs.org/news/the-com...
The Community College Is One of America’s Greatest Achievements—And It Needs Our Help
Community colleges unite students across class and race—something elite universities only pretend to do. Preserving and expanding them may be key to repairing our divided nation.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM
"Community colleges unite students across class and race—something elite universities only pretend to do. Preserving and expanding them may be key to repairing our divided nation."
Love that PCC is the thumbnail www.currentaffairs.org/news/the-com...
Love that PCC is the thumbnail www.currentaffairs.org/news/the-com...
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Important reporting by my colleague @brittanywong.huffpost.com — we are in such a harrowing time.
www.huffpost.com/entry/food-s...
www.huffpost.com/entry/food-s...
What's Happening With SNAP Should Alarm The Hell Out Of You
One in 8 Americans rely on food stamps, but the USDA says "the well has run dry." Here's what you can do.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Important reporting by my colleague @brittanywong.huffpost.com — we are in such a harrowing time.
www.huffpost.com/entry/food-s...
www.huffpost.com/entry/food-s...
Uh uh, Bruins need to stay put. Cannot deal with that SoFi traffic and UCLA football and Pasadena are too deeply entwined.
Rose Bowl accuses UCLA of trying to move football games to SoFi Stadium in lawsuit
Rose Bowl accuses UCLA of trying to move football games to SoFi Stadium in lawsuit
The City of Pasadena and the company that operates the Rose Bowl file a lawsuit to prevent UCLA from trying to get out of its football contract with the stadium.
www.latimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Uh uh, Bruins need to stay put. Cannot deal with that SoFi traffic and UCLA football and Pasadena are too deeply entwined.