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Shannon Vavra
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National Security Reporter, The Daily Beast
Washington
Beats
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Feature, general, Politics , School, Crime
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The Daily Beast
The Daily Beast is an American news and opinion website that launched on October 6, 2008, by Tina Brown. Based in New York City and owned by IAC, it focuses on politics, media, pop culture, and investigative journalism. The site is known for its combination of breaking news and commentary, often described as a "high-end tabloid" due to its emphasis on scoops and scandals. Under the leadership of editor-in-chief Tracy Connor since 2021, The Daily Beast has built a reputation for its investigative reporting and opinion pieces. It also had a publishing initiative called Beast Books from 2009 to 2011, producing notable titles. The site has achieved significant digital reach, with 21 million unique monthly visitors reported by 2014, and maintains a strong presence on social media. The Daily Beast continues to be a prominent player in digital news, delivering rapid reporting and cultural commentary.
New York, New York, United States
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Founded: 2008