Jeff Smith
Jeff covers the major U.S. and global stories moving fast through the news cycle, with an emphasis on what changed, why it matters and what readers should watch next.
Meet the writers covering the stories, personalities and conversations moving across America. Each contributor has a defined beat while remaining free to follow a story wherever it leads.
Jeff covers the major U.S. and global stories moving fast through the news cycle, with an emphasis on what changed, why it matters and what readers should watch next.
Jason focuses on American politics, elections, Washington power struggles and the policy fights that break out of the political bubble and into everyday life.
Fred follows major criminal cases, courtroom developments, public-safety stories, scams and investigations that capture national attention.
Theo covers the personalities driving entertainment news, from Hollywood and celebrity relationships to major interviews, controversies and industry moments.
Aidama tracks the cultural conversations shaping daily life, including religion, social trends, identity, community stories and the debates spreading across America.
Eleanor covers Britain’s Royal Family and the wider royal world, following the relationships, public appearances, palace strategy and controversies behind the headlines.
Heather writes about the stories closest to home: family, relationships, wellness, health trends, everyday dilemmas and the lifestyle topics readers are talking about.
Suzanne follows money where readers feel it most, covering consumer prices, companies, jobs, housing, personal finance and the business stories with real-world consequences.
Catherine covers what people are watching, from television and movies to streaming hits, casting news, awards, franchises and the entertainment stories that become cultural events.
Margot covers the visual side of fame, including major red-carpet moments, celebrity style, royal fashion and the image-making choices that become stories of their own.
Kelly follows artists, releases, tours, fandoms and the pop-culture moments that move from music into the wider conversation.
Jamie covers the fast-moving stories around sports, technology and the internet, with particular attention to personalities, platforms, viral moments and digital culture.