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Meredith Haggerty

Meredith Haggerty

Senior Editor

    Latest articles by Meredith Haggerty

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    The controversy over Sean Hannity’s Olive Garden “Pasta Pass,” explainedThe controversy over Sean Hannity’s Olive Garden “Pasta Pass,” explained
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    How a Twitter joke that spiraled out of its creator’s control gave the Fox News host a light way to talk about Trump’s Twitter ban.

    By Meredith Haggerty
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    Why brands are weighing in on the Capitol insurrectionWhy brands are weighing in on the Capitol insurrection
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    Brand statements about major news events are inevitable at this point.

    By Meredith Haggerty
    The pop culture that brought us joy in 2020
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    What 26 Vox staffers consumed this year to get them through the darkness.

    By Meredith Haggerty, Allegra Frank and 24 more
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    The MyPillow Guy, explained by someone who read his memoirThe MyPillow Guy, explained by someone who read his memoir
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    Trump friend Mike Lindell appeared on Anderson Cooper’s show to promote a potentially toxic coronavirus “cure,” oleandrin. It did not go well.

    By Meredith Haggerty
    Quarantine frugality is different from traditional thriftiness
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    After decades of materialism, Americans are experimenting with thriftiness.

    By Meredith Haggerty
    The homemade masks of coronavirus
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    Readers shared photos and stories of the masks keeping us safe.

    By Meredith Haggerty
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    Where does Weight Watchers fit into a “wellness” world?Where does Weight Watchers fit into a “wellness” world?
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    A new book chronicles the life of Weight Watchers founder Jean Nidetch.

    By Meredith Haggerty
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    The strange comfort of coronavirus commercialsThe strange comfort of coronavirus commercials
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    From McDonald’s to Verizon, companies advertise that they’re still here.

    By Meredith Haggerty
    Culture
    Netflix’s Love Is Blind reunion was a little too nice for such a messy showNetflix’s Love Is Blind reunion was a little too nice for such a messy show
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    Love Is Blind gave us a reunion that was neat, tidy, and (mostly) everyone getting along.

    By Alex Abad-Santos and Meredith Haggerty
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    Who wants a teddy bear for Valentine’s Day?Who wants a teddy bear for Valentine’s Day?
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    CVS, Walmart, and GiantTeddy.com all sell love-themed stuffed animals. Why?

    By Meredith Haggerty