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Luke Winkie

Freelance Writer

    Latest articles by Luke Winkie

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    Uber drivers have fewer passengers — and face greater risks — than everUber drivers have fewer passengers — and face greater risks — than ever
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    One West Virginia Uber driver describes the effect of the coronavirus on his business.

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    What are TSA agents doing now that hardly anyone is flying?What are TSA agents doing now that hardly anyone is flying?
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    Free time and appreciative flyers: The coronavirus has changed airports for the TSA.

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    “I wouldn’t want to risk my life serving drinks on the way to Paris”: A flight attendant on coronavirus“I wouldn’t want to risk my life serving drinks on the way to Paris”: A flight attendant on coronavirus
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    One American Airlines flight attendant on working, not working, and the possibility of a bailout.

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    A grocery worker on coronavirus shoppingA grocery worker on coronavirus shopping
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    For Chris, dwindling supplies and hostile customers are just the beginning of Covid-19 fears.

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    Odd Job: Professional athletes have super-complicated tax returns. This guy can help.Odd Job: Professional athletes have super-complicated tax returns. This guy can help.
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    Playing all over the country means that basketball players and other sports stars need to file in multiple states. Enter: ProSport CPA.

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    Odd Job: The comedian’s therapistOdd Job: The comedian’s therapist
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    Meet the in-house psychologist for The Laugh Factory in LA.

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    Odd Job: What’s it like to be a real-life Disney princess?Odd Job: What’s it like to be a real-life Disney princess?
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    A former Disney World employee describes working her way up from playing Winnie the Pooh to Mulan and Pocahontas.

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    Odd Job: Meet an international pizza consultantOdd Job: Meet an international pizza consultant
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    Anthony Falco travels the world, perfecting pizzas.

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    Odd Job: This teen bought a bunch of vending machines. Now he makes six figures.Odd Job: This teen bought a bunch of vending machines. Now he makes six figures.
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    Nineteen-year-old Jamie Ibanez owns five vending machines, but he makes most of his money from his YouTube channel.

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    Why famous dudes grow beards to deal with existential crisesWhy famous dudes grow beards to deal with existential crises
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    A beard is rarely just a beard.

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