Monica Torres
@monicatorrr.bsky.social
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Monica Torres
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· Nov 14
Post-Election Stress Is A Real And Heavy Thing — And It Shows Up In Surprising Ways
Here’s what the election cycle is doing to our bodies and brains right now.
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I will rebuild my feed brick by brick 💪
I’m a HuffPost reporter who writes about work, lifestyle, tech topics. You can reach me at Monica.torres@huffpost.com with tips.
An example of my current preoccupations: www.huffpost.com/entry/post-e...
I’m a HuffPost reporter who writes about work, lifestyle, tech topics. You can reach me at Monica.torres@huffpost.com with tips.
An example of my current preoccupations: www.huffpost.com/entry/post-e...
I Bricked my phone and even I was surprised by how much it has changed me. "The first week I used it, I was surprised and embarrassed by how often my fingers would automatically tap the social media apps my Brick blocked me from accessing." www.huffpost.com/entry/brick-...
I Tried Bricking My Phone — And Was Honestly Shocked By The Changes In My Life
It shocked me how much my screen time went down.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:38 PM
I Bricked my phone and even I was surprised by how much it has changed me. "The first week I used it, I was surprised and embarrassed by how often my fingers would automatically tap the social media apps my Brick blocked me from accessing." www.huffpost.com/entry/brick-...
It was SO interesting to talk with the co-author of "P FKN R: How Bad Bunny Became the Global Voice of Puerto Rican Resistance" about the long history of Spanish backlash in sports, and how Bad Bunny's halftime choices were political. ¡Seguimos aquí! www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Trump Had A Meltdown About Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Show, But Experts Point Out 1 Embarrassing Mistake
The president’s attempt to mock Bad Bunny makes his unapologetic performance even better.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:48 PM
It was SO interesting to talk with the co-author of "P FKN R: How Bad Bunny Became the Global Voice of Puerto Rican Resistance" about the long history of Spanish backlash in sports, and how Bad Bunny's halftime choices were political. ¡Seguimos aquí! www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
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Here's who the Washington Post just laid off.
February 4, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Here's who the Washington Post just laid off.
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"When I’m typing on my laptop, I transform from a human woman into a shrimp."
I love everything about this @monicatorrr.bsky.social story, especially the illustration lol. (Unfortunately, I am guilty of desk shrimp-ing, womp.)
www.huffpost.com/entry/desk-s...
I love everything about this @monicatorrr.bsky.social story, especially the illustration lol. (Unfortunately, I am guilty of desk shrimp-ing, womp.)
www.huffpost.com/entry/desk-s...
If You're A 'Desk Shrimp' At Work, We Have Bad News For You
The good news? You can fix this damaging habit with a few simple changes.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:37 PM
"When I’m typing on my laptop, I transform from a human woman into a shrimp."
I love everything about this @monicatorrr.bsky.social story, especially the illustration lol. (Unfortunately, I am guilty of desk shrimp-ing, womp.)
www.huffpost.com/entry/desk-s...
I love everything about this @monicatorrr.bsky.social story, especially the illustration lol. (Unfortunately, I am guilty of desk shrimp-ing, womp.)
www.huffpost.com/entry/desk-s...
Going to an "ICE Out" protest today? It might make all the difference. Wrote about the value of national solidarity actions in support of Minnesota's statewide shutdown: www.huffpost.com/entry/minnes...
Why Friday’s 'ICE Out' Shutdown In Minnesota May Be A Turning Point Nationwide
Experts on boycott tactics explain what sets Minnesota’s “ICE Out” movement apart — and practical steps to show support.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Going to an "ICE Out" protest today? It might make all the difference. Wrote about the value of national solidarity actions in support of Minnesota's statewide shutdown: www.huffpost.com/entry/minnes...
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With ten days until our contract expires, our unit is not willing to settle for less. We're standing together until we reach a fair deal.
January 21, 2026 at 9:39 PM
With ten days until our contract expires, our unit is not willing to settle for less. We're standing together until we reach a fair deal.
“This is a time when sometimes people die,” one astrologer told me. “You could go to the doctor on that exact day and find out you have some kind of health condition.” www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Trump's 2026 Fate Is Written In The Stars, Astrologers Say
It's apparently going to be a hell of a year.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:52 PM
“This is a time when sometimes people die,” one astrologer told me. “You could go to the doctor on that exact day and find out you have some kind of health condition.” www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Too many internet sleuths created and shared AI-altered photos of the ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good this week. I wrote about the damage and confusion these AI tools can do: www.huffpost.com/entry/ice-sh...
The ICE Shooter's Face Was Everywhere Online Within Hours. There's Just 1 Problem.
This kind of misinformation is all too easy to share.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Too many internet sleuths created and shared AI-altered photos of the ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good this week. I wrote about the damage and confusion these AI tools can do: www.huffpost.com/entry/ice-sh...
Wrote about what makes "Heated Rivalry" such a popular show with women. "Watching men kiss, grind and fall in love with each other can be a refreshing escape from the garbage that comes with being a woman in a society that too often caters to the needs of men." www.huffpost.com/entry/heated...
Why Women Love The Horniness Of 'Heated Rivalry'
If you can’t stop thinking about Shane and Ilya, experts say it could be because there are secret desires you might hold close.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Wrote about what makes "Heated Rivalry" such a popular show with women. "Watching men kiss, grind and fall in love with each other can be a refreshing escape from the garbage that comes with being a woman in a society that too often caters to the needs of men." www.huffpost.com/entry/heated...
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“60 Minutes” Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi:
>“We have been promoting this story on social media for days. Our viewers are expecting it. When it fails to air without a credible explanation, the public will correctly identify this as corporate censorship.”
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>“We have been promoting this story on social media for days. Our viewers are expecting it. When it fails to air without a credible explanation, the public will correctly identify this as corporate censorship.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/b...
December 22, 2025 at 4:12 AM
“60 Minutes” Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi:
>“We have been promoting this story on social media for days. Our viewers are expecting it. When it fails to air without a credible explanation, the public will correctly identify this as corporate censorship.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/b...
>“We have been promoting this story on social media for days. Our viewers are expecting it. When it fails to air without a credible explanation, the public will correctly identify this as corporate censorship.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/b...
There are lifelong unexpected costs to surviving a school shooting.
As one mom of a mass shooting survivor told me, “At the moment, you don’t care what anything’s going to cost, and then the bills start to roll in.” Her daughter's first hospital bill was $178,000. www.huffpost.com/entry/brown-...
As one mom of a mass shooting survivor told me, “At the moment, you don’t care what anything’s going to cost, and then the bills start to roll in.” Her daughter's first hospital bill was $178,000. www.huffpost.com/entry/brown-...
School Shooting Survivors Reveal The Hidden Financial Cost Of Survival
“At the moment, you don’t care what anything’s going to cost ... and then the bills start to roll in.”
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December 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
There are lifelong unexpected costs to surviving a school shooting.
As one mom of a mass shooting survivor told me, “At the moment, you don’t care what anything’s going to cost, and then the bills start to roll in.” Her daughter's first hospital bill was $178,000. www.huffpost.com/entry/brown-...
As one mom of a mass shooting survivor told me, “At the moment, you don’t care what anything’s going to cost, and then the bills start to roll in.” Her daughter's first hospital bill was $178,000. www.huffpost.com/entry/brown-...
Wrote about the sneakily effective fake toy scam that fools too many people. Be wary of any "flash deals" from unknown vendors! www.huffpost.com/entry/fake-t...
This Malicious Scam Is On The Rise Ahead Of The Holidays — And Well-Intended Gift Givers Are The Perfect Target
Here’s how to spot it so you can avoid getting scammed during the holidays.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Wrote about the sneakily effective fake toy scam that fools too many people. Be wary of any "flash deals" from unknown vendors! www.huffpost.com/entry/fake-t...
"In years past, lawmakers have seen young people fleeing horrific, dangerous conditions in their home countries and taken extra steps to protect unaccompanied immigrant youth — creating a paper trail...In a cruel irony, those same factors make unaccompanied immigrant children easier to control."
New: Trump’s ICE Has A Troubling Target: At-Risk Teenagers
In recent months, federal agents have arrested dozens of teenagers who at one point were in government custody as unaccompanied children. Some were arrested on their 18th birthdays– at government shelters.
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In recent months, federal agents have arrested dozens of teenagers who at one point were in government custody as unaccompanied children. Some were arrested on their 18th birthdays– at government shelters.
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Trump’s ICE Has A Troubling New Target
The teens spent time in government-contracted shelters. Now, the feds are putting some of them behind bars.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
"In years past, lawmakers have seen young people fleeing horrific, dangerous conditions in their home countries and taken extra steps to protect unaccompanied immigrant youth — creating a paper trail...In a cruel irony, those same factors make unaccompanied immigrant children easier to control."
What Instacart is doing “is arguably more deceptive than dynamic pricing," one of the authors of the report told me. www.huffpost.com/entry/instac...
This Popular Delivery App Is Running A Price-Testing Experiment — And A Researcher Says It's ‘Deceptive,’ To Say The Least
Some shoppers got prices that were up to 23% higher than prices available to other shoppers for the exact same items.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
What Instacart is doing “is arguably more deceptive than dynamic pricing," one of the authors of the report told me. www.huffpost.com/entry/instac...
I'm writing about the financial costs of living through a school shooting and would like to hear from Brown University students about the unexpected expenses they have incurred from this tragedy, from therapy bills to hotel costs. Please share your stories at monica.torres@huffpost.com or DM me.
December 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I'm writing about the financial costs of living through a school shooting and would like to hear from Brown University students about the unexpected expenses they have incurred from this tragedy, from therapy bills to hotel costs. Please share your stories at monica.torres@huffpost.com or DM me.
Talked to therapists about the “See, I’m just not good at this, so don’t expect anything from me” manipulative gifters among us. Sometimes, the thought *doesn’t* count. www.huffpost.com/entry/weapon...
How People Use 'Weaponized Gifting' To Emotionally Manipulate You
Sometimes the thought *doesn't* count.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Talked to therapists about the “See, I’m just not good at this, so don’t expect anything from me” manipulative gifters among us. Sometimes, the thought *doesn’t* count. www.huffpost.com/entry/weapon...
In the era of the rolling smaller-scale layoffs, you could be spared from one layoff and axed in the next.
This solitary layoff is uniquely dreadful because you lose "coworkers to commiserate with, compare notes with, or even make sense of what happened”: www.huffpost.com/entry/foreve...
This solitary layoff is uniquely dreadful because you lose "coworkers to commiserate with, compare notes with, or even make sense of what happened”: www.huffpost.com/entry/foreve...
This Type Of Layoff Is Becoming The New Normal — And We Should All Be Worried
This is a concerning trend for anyone who is an employee of a company right now.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
In the era of the rolling smaller-scale layoffs, you could be spared from one layoff and axed in the next.
This solitary layoff is uniquely dreadful because you lose "coworkers to commiserate with, compare notes with, or even make sense of what happened”: www.huffpost.com/entry/foreve...
This solitary layoff is uniquely dreadful because you lose "coworkers to commiserate with, compare notes with, or even make sense of what happened”: www.huffpost.com/entry/foreve...
The most devastating line: "A representative for Chalamet declined to comment." www.wsj.com/style/fashio...
Behind the Business of Club Chalamet, Timothée’s Most Divisive Fan
The fan account Simone Cromer started to support Chalamet’s Oscar dreams has made her infamous. Now on Substack, she has no plans of stopping.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The most devastating line: "A representative for Chalamet declined to comment." www.wsj.com/style/fashio...
"You shouldn’t write a memoir unless you are willing to make yourself look foolish and pathetic." www.washingtonpost.com/books/2025/1...
Review | Olivia Nuzzi tries and fails to save her reputation in ‘American Canto’
The flashy reporter who lost her job at New York magazine over a relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. returns with a memoir light on gossip — and reckoning
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December 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
"You shouldn’t write a memoir unless you are willing to make yourself look foolish and pathetic." www.washingtonpost.com/books/2025/1...
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We received our first counterproposals from management today with disappointing language — including no guaranteed wage increases this year and rollbacks of hard-fought language on diversity and severance. We stand united and ready to fight for the contract we deserve.
December 1, 2025 at 10:33 PM
We received our first counterproposals from management today with disappointing language — including no guaranteed wage increases this year and rollbacks of hard-fought language on diversity and severance. We stand united and ready to fight for the contract we deserve.
More companies are doing multiple smaller layoff rounds this year. If you lost your job as part of a "rolling layoff" this year, would love to chat about the emotional and financial impacts it caused you. I'm monica.torres@huffpost.com if interested!
December 1, 2025 at 4:51 PM
More companies are doing multiple smaller layoff rounds this year. If you lost your job as part of a "rolling layoff" this year, would love to chat about the emotional and financial impacts it caused you. I'm monica.torres@huffpost.com if interested!
Ready to work towards making our newsroom a more inclusive and fair place for all ✊!
10 years after first organizing, it's time to bargain for our fourth contract. We're prepared, we're united and we're locked in.
November 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Ready to work towards making our newsroom a more inclusive and fair place for all ✊!
If you want to suss out an AI video, listen to how it sounds. I talked with a linguist and AI experts about why AI videos are still so bad at voiced speech. Even OpenAI has admitted that a wired voice is the biggest tell of a Sora video.
www.huffpost.com/entry/ai-acc...
www.huffpost.com/entry/ai-acc...
How Can You Tell If A Video Is AI? Experts Say This Is The 1 Clear Indicator.
Once you know how to spot this, you won't be able to unhear it.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:40 PM
If you want to suss out an AI video, listen to how it sounds. I talked with a linguist and AI experts about why AI videos are still so bad at voiced speech. Even OpenAI has admitted that a wired voice is the biggest tell of a Sora video.
www.huffpost.com/entry/ai-acc...
www.huffpost.com/entry/ai-acc...
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I'm one of the four fired employees. I was a writer & producer at Bon Appétit for nearly five years, during which I helped organize our union and sat on our bargaining committee.
I am, to my knowledge, the only trans woman in our union and the only trans woman on editorial who doesn't work at Them
I am, to my knowledge, the only trans woman in our union and the only trans woman on editorial who doesn't work at Them
New: Conde Nast fired four employees who were among a group that confronted the company's head of human resources on Wednesday over the decision to fold Teen Vogue into Vogue/recent cuts. Employees who were fired included journalists from the New Yorker, Wired, and Bon Appétit.
November 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I'm one of the four fired employees. I was a writer & producer at Bon Appétit for nearly five years, during which I helped organize our union and sat on our bargaining committee.
I am, to my knowledge, the only trans woman in our union and the only trans woman on editorial who doesn't work at Them
I am, to my knowledge, the only trans woman in our union and the only trans woman on editorial who doesn't work at Them