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Melinda Fakuade

Melinda Fakuade

Former staff editor, Culture & Features

    Latest articles by Melinda Fakuade

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    Alcohol and carbs got America through election nightAlcohol and carbs got America through election night
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    Americans ordered comfort foods — fries, cheese, and tons of alcohol — to self-soothe during 2020 election night.

    By Melinda Fakuade
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    First-time gun buyers are arming themselves before the electionFirst-time gun buyers are arming themselves before the election
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    A firearms sales spike and ammunition shortage before the election says a lot about fear in America.

    By Melinda Fakuade
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    Beauty businesses are struggling without usBeauty businesses are struggling without us
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    Beauty providers and their customers are anxious to get back to business as usual, while staying safe.

    By Melinda Fakuade
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    Eggnog, the holiday season’s most divisive drink, explainedEggnog, the holiday season’s most divisive drink, explained
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    Yes, there is egg in it.

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