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Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling is a Brooklyn-based labor reporter who has tried every shade of pink hair dye. Before joining The Beast as a breaking news intern, she was a '22 Toni Stabile fellow for investigative reporting at Columbia Journalism School. Her beats have ranged from egg donation to public housing and climate change, and her words have appeared in The Guardian, Gothamist, WNYC, WNET, Mashable and others. She is the recipient of the Richard J. Blood Award for Excellence in Reporting and was nominated for a 2022 National Magazine Award.

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Eagles Star’s Pregnant Wife to Bring OBGYN to Super Bowl

BUN IN THE OVEN

“If she has a baby in the stadium, it’s officially scripted,” joked Jason Kelce.

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling | Published Feb 02, 2023

Fentanyl Found in Prescription Drugs From Mexico Pharmacies

TERRIFYING

A survey of pharmacies in northwestern Mexico found that the dangerous drugs were pressed into counterfeit pills and sold under the guise of legitimate labels.

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling | Published Feb 02, 2023

LAPD Backtracks on Claims it Prevented Mass Shooting

WHOOPS!

The LAPD has provided an update after a 25-year-old suspect was found on the 18th floor of an apartment building with rifles pointed towards a public space.

Matt Young, Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling | Published Feb 02, 2023

FBI Set to Scour Pence’s Home for Classified Docs: Report

‘MISTAKES WERE MADE’

Representatives for the former vice president are working with Justice Department in a search for more classified materials.

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling | Published Feb 02, 2023

Patriots Owner Has Wild Plan to Bring Brady Back—for a Day

‘LIKE NO OTHER ATHLETE’

Fans are clamoring for Brady to retire under the red and blue jersey, according to owner Robert Kraft.

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling | Published Feb 02, 2023

S.D. Senator Censured, Unsuspended After ‘Suckling’ Scandal

‘BEYOND REPROACH’

The Republican was accused of harassment after she gave unwanted advice to a staffer about vaccines and breastfeeding.

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling | Published Feb 01, 2023

Priscilla Presley’s Son Opens Up About Drug Addiction

‘BUCKLED DOWN’

The 35-year-old musician said he spent a month detoxing at his mother’s home in 2020.

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling | Published Feb 01, 2023

‘Real Housewives’ Hubby Indicted for Stealing From Clients

BUSTED

Tom Girardi was hit with a 12-count indictment on Wednesday.

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling | Published Feb 01, 2023

Times Square Suicide Jumper Died Days After Divorce Filing

TRAGEDY

Connecticut financier Dale Cheney was facing a restraining order from his wife, Lauren, along with two misdemeanor charges for criminal mischief and disorderly conduct.

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling | Published Jan 31, 2023

DeSantis to Defund Diversity Efforts at Florida Universities

‘HOSTILE’

He claimed diversity efforts were “hostile to academic freedom” while simultaneously saying students will be forced to take courses on western civilization.

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling | Published Jan 31, 2023

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