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Melinda Fakuade

Melinda Fakuade

Former staff editor, Culture & Features

    Latest articles by Melinda Fakuade

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    How 1-800-Flowers.com became one of the biggest, clunkiest names in Valentine’s Day giftsHow 1-800-Flowers.com became one of the biggest, clunkiest names in Valentine’s Day gifts
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    The company expects to sell 14 million roses this Valentine’s Day.

    By Melinda Fakuade
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    A running list of corporate responses to the Capitol riotA running list of corporate responses to the Capitol riot
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    Corporate America wants to distance itself from Trump. Is it too late?

    By Melinda Fakuade
    The year in things
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    In 2020, toilet paper, kiddie pools, fireworks, and more held new significance.

    By Melinda Fakuade
    Culture
    The case against Love ActuallyThe case against Love Actually
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    Nothing about the beloved Christmas rom-com comes off as romantic — at least, not in a way that doesn’t feel cheap.

    By Melinda Fakuade
    Money
    What’s going on with the USPS this holiday season?What’s going on with the USPS this holiday season?
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    Don’t count on timely Christmas deliveries this year.

    By Melinda Fakuade
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    A Scandinavian local explains how to make it through winterA Scandinavian local explains how to make it through winter
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    Hygge, a culture of coziness that has taken over the self-care space, is Scandinavia’s specialty.

    By Melinda Fakuade
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    Why we get defensive about our holiday recipesWhy we get defensive about our holiday recipes
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    From 2020: There are technically many ways to make yams — but for many people, theirs is the only right one.

    By Melinda Fakuade
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    There’s never been a better year to deep-fry a turkeyThere’s never been a better year to deep-fry a turkey
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    Standing 6 feet apart to watch a sizzling hot meal be prepared? It’s basically 2020 genius.

    By Melinda Fakuade
    How the pandemic got people smoking again
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    Lung health is at risk from Covid-19. Naturally, some Americans turned to cigarettes.

    By Melinda Fakuade
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    The songs that made America dance in the streets this weekendThe songs that made America dance in the streets this weekend
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    After Trump’s loss, “FDT” and “Party in the USA” became unofficial anthems of the election.

    By Melinda Fakuade