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Melinda Fakuade

Melinda Fakuade

Former staff editor, Culture & Features

    Latest articles by Melinda Fakuade

    Culture
    The sleazy thrills of Temptation IslandThe sleazy thrills of Temptation Island
    Culture

    The reality series is an appalling, appealing blend of barely ethical chaos, psychological warfare, and irresistible TV.

    By Melinda Fakuade
    Money
    Your post-vaccination travel questions, answeredYour post-vaccination travel questions, answered
    Money

    Can Americans travel right now? Kind of. Should Americans travel right now? That’s more complicated.

    By Melinda Fakuade
    What is the dining table really for?
    Money

    For many Americans, it’s not for eating together.

    By Melinda Fakuade
    Money
    In praise of the vaccine ’fitIn praise of the vaccine ’fit
    Money

    Clothing has long been a celebratory tool. Covid-19 vaccinations are no different.

    By Melinda Fakuade
    Money
    What is “the institution”? What is “the firm”? A royals expert explains.What is “the institution”? What is “the firm”? A royals expert explains.
    Money

    Here are the answers to your most burning questions about Meghan and Harry’s Oprah interview.

    By Melinda Fakuade
    One Year Later
    Crowds might be anxiety-inducing after Covid-19. Here’s how to manage it.Crowds might be anxiety-inducing after Covid-19. Here’s how to manage it.
    One Year Later

    We spoke to a psychologist about how to deal with post-Covid-19 worries.

    By Melinda Fakuade
    Money
    Pants are fun nowPants are fun now
    Money

    Sweatpants are dead. Time to pull out your fun pants.

    By Melinda Fakuade
    Money
    The “Gorilla Glue Girl” never wanted her nicknameThe “Gorilla Glue Girl” never wanted her nickname
    Money

    Tessica Brown’s TikTok saga is a lesson on the highs and lows of viral fame.

    By Melinda Fakuade
    Money
    The best face mask is one that fitsThe best face mask is one that fits
    Money

    Cloth masks are fine for many people — as long as they cover your nose and mouth.

    By Melinda Fakuade
    Money
    In the world of Super Bowl ads, 2020 never happenedIn the world of Super Bowl ads, 2020 never happened
    Money

    In 2021, aside from a few ads here and there, companies will remain silent on hot-button issues.

    By Melinda Fakuade