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When we've already lost a loved one, what else do we lose when we can't come together to say goodbye? COVID-19 has made the in-person support of a funeral unsafe, and hundreds of thousands of people around the country have been left to answer this question.

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Great opportunity if you’ve been looking to dip your toe into fact-checking 🔍

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Until then, enjoy this photo from Mariana's travels that doesn't make us jealous of her at all. (Please note the sarcasm, it was intended.)

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Hi everybody, Mackenzie here! 👋

If you are following Mariana on her personal social media profiles, you might have noticed something a bit different in her normal Work-From-Home space.

That's because she's out of the office and soaking up the sun on vacation!

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She is taking time to spend with friends and family, but don't worry — she won't be gone too long.

We all need to set an OOO sometimes and give ourselves a chance to recoup energy. We'll see you again next week with some more of the content you've come to know and love.

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Last year, we immersed ourselves into the world of herping. We were met with a rich and flourishing community pooling their knowledge, forging new friendships, and sometimes, catapulting ordinary people into the spotlight as ad hoc experts.

Full story: https://t.co/PaEEtWiC39

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While you are out enjoying the weather on a hike this holiday weekend, watch your step and get ready to join the herping community all around the world!

*Herpetology is the scientific name for the study of reptiles and amphibians.*

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You don't have to be a professional to be part of the herping community. It's come to encompass everything from formal fieldwork to keeping a keen eye on the ground for critters like lizards, snakes, frogs, and even turtles!

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Can you believe July starts next week?! Neither can we. But we're excited! 

We've been working hard to bring you new stories, more behind-the-scenes content, and of course, more TikToks. Make sure you follow along. You don't want to miss what comes next! ⚡

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Knowing when to ask for help is CRUCIAL. That's why when we started building our business, we went to the experts and found some great resources! Here are three books that teach you how to take the first steps in your new venture 📚✨

PS. Have you followed us on TikTok? 😏

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Truth in storytelling is how we build trust. ✨ Our reporters footnote every sentence of their drafts showing where the info came from, and then our fact-checkers work diligently to verify those statements.

This is how you can be sure the Fenix story you paid for is WORTH it. 🙌

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3️⃣ Interviews with Experts: This is what adds nuance to the article. It's what allows us to expand readers' understanding, and it's what ensures we're getting the issue right.

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What do we look for in a story pitch? Here are the essentials for a Fenix story:

✅ A Strong Narrative
✅ Reliable Documents
✅ Interviews with Experts

Let's dive a little deeper.

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2️⃣ Reliable Documents: This is the foundation of the article. It's what creates authority with readers, and it's what will give us a chance to verify any claims.

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.@colleenhagerty covers more about BRIC in her newsletter this week. Check it out here 👇👇👇 https://t.co/PJJjfYE7E9

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⚡️ Story Update from our reporter @colleenhagerty on FEMA's BRIC program

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⚡️ But as @colleenhagerty notes the program already feels saturated: https://t.co/SwtPFhBWY1