Michelle Jaconi
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Fan of the curious. Director, News Talent & Community Development @washingtonpost.
Another important scoop from
@dinograndoni.bsky.social
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9 months ago
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🤓 Any word game fans on
@bsky.app
? Please play this game with me, as it is quickly overtaking
#SpellingBee
as my favorite brain-clearing/waste of time. If you can stomach it, play with the sound on just to stress yourself out.
www.washingtonpost.com/games/wridges/
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Wridges | A next-level word search - Washington Post
Wridges, a next-level word search game from the Washington Post.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/games/wridges/
10 months ago
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One of my favorite weekly delights is Ron Charles newsletter about books. Today Ron jumped into the
#KatherineGraham
doc discussion by sharing this great piece from Mrs. Graham's researcher:
www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/st...
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Katharine Graham at 100: Inside the making of one of the greatest Washington memoirs ever
I worked with the legendary publisher for 13 years on the Pulitzer-winning “Personal History.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/katharine-graham-at-100-inside-the-making-of-one-of-the-greatest-washington-memoirs-ever/2017/06/15/80610f92-5129-11e7-91eb-9611861a988f_story.html?utm_campaign=wp_book_club&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter
10 months ago
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Jobs
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www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Economy adds 151,000 jobs in February, a solid gain despite federal worker layoffs
The labor market added jobs at a solid pace in February, despite a massive layoff in the federal government.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/03/07/february-jobs-unemployment-rate/
10 months ago
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Michelle Jaconi
Matthew Hay Brown
10 months ago
POPE FRANCIS SPEAKS “I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers for my health," the ailing pontiff said in a message recorded Thursday in his hospital suite. "I accompany you from here. May God bless you and the Virgin protect you."
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First words from Pope Francis since hospitalization broadcast in St. Peter’s Square
The recorded message was the first released by the Vatican since Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory illness on Feb. 14.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/03/06/pope-francis-recording-health-update/
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Caitlin Gilbert
over 1 year ago
hi bluesky friends! i’m a data reporter, and I've always wanted to know why TikTok FYPs can be filled with certain songs, memes and influencers. you can help us at
@washingtonpost.com
investigate TikTok's algorithm by anonymously sharing your browsing data. go to
wapo.st/tiktok-algorithm
for more!
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Help The Washington Post Investigate TikTok's Algorithms - Formstack
https://wapo.st/tiktok-algorithm
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FOIANate
about 2 years ago
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Dan Diamond
about 2 years ago
Scoop: Biden has picked W. KIMRYN RATHMELL, a Vanderbilt physician, to lead the National Cancer Institute and help steer the cancer moonshot. Dr. Rathmell will succeed Monica Bertagnolli, who was confirmed last week as director of NIH.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/...
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Biden picks Vanderbilt physician to lead National Cancer Institute
W. Kimryn Rathmell, a prominent cancer researcher, will oversee initiatives intended to reduce the cancer death rate and speed up clinical breakthroughs.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/11/17/nci-director-rathmell/
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Michael Blackmon
about 2 years ago
Happy Halloween! 🎃 Whatever your plans are for the spookiest day of the year, you should check out Manuel Canales's illustrated guide to defeating some of the most iconic horror monsters. Heed the advice in this article should you find yourself face to face with an unruly mummy:
wapo.st/40hf2VK
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Michael Blackmon
over 2 years ago
Have you ever wondered how the life expectancy of Americans compares to that of folks of similar nations? Good news! The Post has you covered. I love this story’s lede, the graphics (which look like tree rings), and the interactive element. Tell me your results! Gift link:
wapo.st/3LNb4hH
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Michael Blackmon
over 2 years ago
I’d say this is a really good contender for “Lede of the Week,” too! If you liked Dino’s lede, consider nominating it:
www.washingtonpost.com/live-chats/2...
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Perspective | What is your favorite Washington Post article from the week?
Welcome to “Lede of the Week” where readers convene to chat about their favorite articles.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/live-chats/2023/09/26/lede-of-the-week/
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Michael Blackmon
over 2 years ago
Short and sweet and memorable is how I’d describe this perfect lede from The Post’s Dino Grandoni. Check out his story on the dumbo octopus, here:
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Michelle Jaconi
Michael Blackmon
over 2 years ago
If you're a reader and want to participate, please email me at
[email protected]
-- and bookmark
https://www.washingtonpost.com/community/
for additional updates!
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Michelle Jaconi
Michael Blackmon
over 2 years ago
I've officially been at The Post for four months(!). In my short time here, one of the assignments I've enjoyed the most has been interviewing our most loyal commenters. It's been an incredibly rewarding experience to learn about the folks who help the people's paper thrive. 🗞️
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Michael Blackmon
over 2 years ago
Now I'm excited to start my next big project. Starting today, I want to talk to commenters from each of the 50 states. This is a long term-project where I'll be looking to chat with 50 of the most fascinating readers of our vibrant community.
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#DanielEllsberg was a fascinating interview. So was his daughter. This great Libby Casey interview showed how he saw his place in history
https://youtu.be/6OXlXHR8oBc
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What is a whistleblower? | How to be a journalist
Daniel Ellsberg risked his career and his safety to expose the Pentagon Papers, a top-secret study of U.S. involvement in Vietnam. The Washington Post’s Libb...
https://youtu.be/6OXlXHR8oBc
over 2 years ago
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Lede of the day goes to Josh Dawsey & Isaac Arnsdorf: Trump greets arraignment with showmanship in bid to upstage charges
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/06/13/donald-trump-arraignment-day-speech/
over 2 years ago
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News from Michelle Boorstein --> Southern Baptists reject Rick Warren’s appeal to reinstate Saddleback
https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2023/06/14/southern-baptists-rick-warren-vote/
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2023/06/14/southern-baptists-rick-warren-vote/
over 2 years ago
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