Monica Torres
@monicatorrr.bsky.social
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Monica Torres
@monicatorrr.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Post-Election Stress Is A Real And Heavy Thing — And It Shows Up In Surprising Ways
Here’s what the election cycle is doing to our bodies and brains right now.
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I will rebuild my feed brick by brick 💪
I’m a HuffPost reporter who writes about work, lifestyle, tech topics. You can reach me at [email protected] with tips.
An example of my current preoccupations: www.huffpost.com/entry/post-e...
I’m a HuffPost reporter who writes about work, lifestyle, tech topics. You can reach me at [email protected] with tips.
An example of my current preoccupations: www.huffpost.com/entry/post-e...
Ready to work towards making our newsroom a more inclusive and fair place for all ✊!
10 years after first organizing, it's time to bargain for our fourth contract. We're prepared, we're united and we're locked in.
November 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Ready to work towards making our newsroom a more inclusive and fair place for all ✊!
If you want to suss out an AI video, listen to how it sounds. I talked with a linguist and AI experts about why AI videos are still so bad at voiced speech. Even OpenAI has admitted that a wired voice is the biggest tell of a Sora video.
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How Can You Tell If A Video Is AI? Experts Say This Is The 1 Clear Indicator.
Once you know how to spot this, you won't be able to unhear it.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:40 PM
If you want to suss out an AI video, listen to how it sounds. I talked with a linguist and AI experts about why AI videos are still so bad at voiced speech. Even OpenAI has admitted that a wired voice is the biggest tell of a Sora video.
www.huffpost.com/entry/ai-acc...
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I'm one of the four fired employees. I was a writer & producer at Bon Appétit for nearly five years, during which I helped organize our union and sat on our bargaining committee.
I am, to my knowledge, the only trans woman in our union and the only trans woman on editorial who doesn't work at Them
I am, to my knowledge, the only trans woman in our union and the only trans woman on editorial who doesn't work at Them
New: Conde Nast fired four employees who were among a group that confronted the company's head of human resources on Wednesday over the decision to fold Teen Vogue into Vogue/recent cuts. Employees who were fired included journalists from the New Yorker, Wired, and Bon Appétit.
November 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I'm one of the four fired employees. I was a writer & producer at Bon Appétit for nearly five years, during which I helped organize our union and sat on our bargaining committee.
I am, to my knowledge, the only trans woman in our union and the only trans woman on editorial who doesn't work at Them
I am, to my knowledge, the only trans woman in our union and the only trans woman on editorial who doesn't work at Them
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I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
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US citizen shot from behind as he warned ICE agents children would be coming to get bus, lawyers say
U.S. citizen shot from behind as he warned ICE agents about children gathering at bus stop, lawyers say
Lawyers for Carlos Jimenez said he was in fear after an agent threatened him with chemical spray, then pointed a gun at him.
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November 2, 2025 at 11:25 PM
US citizen shot from behind as he warned ICE agents children would be coming to get bus, lawyers say
I wrote about whether the "cancel ICE ads" movement can be the next "cancel Disney."
As one person boycotting Spotify, Peacock, and Hulu told me, "Their message to me is that they don’t have respect for me or my community, and I’m not going to give them a dollar.” www.huffpost.com/entry/cancel...
As one person boycotting Spotify, Peacock, and Hulu told me, "Their message to me is that they don’t have respect for me or my community, and I’m not going to give them a dollar.” www.huffpost.com/entry/cancel...
This Anti-Immigrant Ad Is Making People Really Mad — And It's Causing A Growing Movement
This dehumanizing ad is everywhere, and it's causing people to take action.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I wrote about whether the "cancel ICE ads" movement can be the next "cancel Disney."
As one person boycotting Spotify, Peacock, and Hulu told me, "Their message to me is that they don’t have respect for me or my community, and I’m not going to give them a dollar.” www.huffpost.com/entry/cancel...
As one person boycotting Spotify, Peacock, and Hulu told me, "Their message to me is that they don’t have respect for me or my community, and I’m not going to give them a dollar.” www.huffpost.com/entry/cancel...
Wrote about how Sora videos are flooding social media, and what kind of reality-bending consequences that's having on us: www.huffpost.com/entry/how-id...
This Video Trend Is Everywhere On Social Media — And You Should Be Terrified
Experts are sounding the alarm — and it’s regular people who should be most concerned.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Wrote about how Sora videos are flooding social media, and what kind of reality-bending consequences that's having on us: www.huffpost.com/entry/how-id...
If you're going to a No Kings rally this weekend, consider the safety risks of sharing photos and videos, not just for yourself, but for everyone around you. I talked to privacy experts about strategies for mitigating these risks:
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
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Taking Photos And Videos At A Trump Protest Could Have Alarming Consequences
Know the safety risks of documenting what you see if you go to a "No Kings" march.
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October 17, 2025 at 10:09 PM
If you're going to a No Kings rally this weekend, consider the safety risks of sharing photos and videos, not just for yourself, but for everyone around you. I talked to privacy experts about strategies for mitigating these risks:
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Wrote about what the National Guard can ask or do to civilians and how the Insurrection Act could dramatically change that: www.huffpost.com/entry/nation...
Can The National Guard Detain And Arrest You? Here Are Some Surprising Facts.
Trump's push to federalize troops "has no precedent," one expert said.
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October 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Wrote about what the National Guard can ask or do to civilians and how the Insurrection Act could dramatically change that: www.huffpost.com/entry/nation...
Wrote about why Tilly's obedience might be the most unsettling thing about "her" and what it means for the future of work: www.huffpost.com/entry/ai-act...
Experts Warn This Real-World Effect Is The Most Unsettling Thing About 'AI Actor' Tilly
This Hollywood newcomer has a long list of haters already.
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October 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Wrote about why Tilly's obedience might be the most unsettling thing about "her" and what it means for the future of work: www.huffpost.com/entry/ai-act...
I asked car experts and mechanics about what will actually help you save the most $$$ on car expenses, and the answers they gave were surprisingly simple -- and yet too many people don't follow these tips: www.huffpost.com/entry/reduce...
Looking To Cut Car Expenses? Experts Say These Simple Tips Can Help You Save Big.
Mechanics and automotive experts share their best car driving and maintenance tips to save money on your car.
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September 29, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I asked car experts and mechanics about what will actually help you save the most $$$ on car expenses, and the answers they gave were surprisingly simple -- and yet too many people don't follow these tips: www.huffpost.com/entry/reduce...
Just five days after suspending Jimmy Kimmel, Disney announced that “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will go live once more. I talked to boycott experts and a die-hard Disney adult about what made the "cancel Disney" movement different. www.huffpost.com/entry/cancel...
The Real Reason The Disney Boycott Over Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Was So Effective
The Disney boycott was definitely different. Experts reveal the secrets to why it worked.
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September 23, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Just five days after suspending Jimmy Kimmel, Disney announced that “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will go live once more. I talked to boycott experts and a die-hard Disney adult about what made the "cancel Disney" movement different. www.huffpost.com/entry/cancel...
I'm writing about ChatGPT influencing dating, and am looking to talk with people who believe they have been "chatfished" by dates who use it to copy-paste messages. Am also interested in people who are open about using AI chatbots to date. Email me at [email protected] with your stories.
September 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I'm writing about ChatGPT influencing dating, and am looking to talk with people who believe they have been "chatfished" by dates who use it to copy-paste messages. Am also interested in people who are open about using AI chatbots to date. Email me at [email protected] with your stories.
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This is an archived government report that found that “Since 1990, far-right extremists have committed far more ideologically motivated homicides than far-left or radical Islamist extremists.”
It existed yesterday and is gone today.
It existed yesterday and is gone today.
What NIJ Research Tells Us About Domestic Terrorism
Militant, nationalistic, white supremacist violent extremism has increased in the United States. In fact, the number of far-right attacks continues to outpace all other types of terrorism and domestic...
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September 13, 2025 at 1:39 PM
This is an archived government report that found that “Since 1990, far-right extremists have committed far more ideologically motivated homicides than far-left or radical Islamist extremists.”
It existed yesterday and is gone today.
It existed yesterday and is gone today.
Wrote about how we transform into people-pleasing fawns to survive unreasonable bosses, and how this self-protective pattern hurts you in the long run: www.huffpost.com/entry/fawnin...
Too Many Of Us Are Practicing This 1 Behavior To Survive Corporate America — And It's So Damaging
Here’s what it looks like, and why it might be holding you back.
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September 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Wrote about how we transform into people-pleasing fawns to survive unreasonable bosses, and how this self-protective pattern hurts you in the long run: www.huffpost.com/entry/fawnin...
I talked to wedding photographers about the most telling behaviors they see with couples that could foretell a divorce:
“I’m like, 'Oh, these pictures are looking wonderful, but I need you to smile.′ And he was like, ‘I’ll smile when it’s genuine.'”
www.huffpost.com/entry/weddin...
“I’m like, 'Oh, these pictures are looking wonderful, but I need you to smile.′ And he was like, ‘I’ll smile when it’s genuine.'”
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5 Red Flags Wedding Photographers See That Can Predict A Divorce
These photographers have seen it all, and they have thoughts.
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August 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I talked to wedding photographers about the most telling behaviors they see with couples that could foretell a divorce:
“I’m like, 'Oh, these pictures are looking wonderful, but I need you to smile.′ And he was like, ‘I’ll smile when it’s genuine.'”
www.huffpost.com/entry/weddin...
“I’m like, 'Oh, these pictures are looking wonderful, but I need you to smile.′ And he was like, ‘I’ll smile when it’s genuine.'”
www.huffpost.com/entry/weddin...
There's one important difference between life jackets marketed as safe and reliable and ones that actually are. As one expert put it, “There’s no regulations for how people market these things." www.huffpost.com/entry/life-j...
Why The Type Of Life Jacket Your Kid Wears Matters More Than You Might Think
Some life jackets are actually better than others. Here's how to see through the marketing to keep your kids safe.
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August 20, 2025 at 1:27 PM
There's one important difference between life jackets marketed as safe and reliable and ones that actually are. As one expert put it, “There’s no regulations for how people market these things." www.huffpost.com/entry/life-j...
Wrote about what the end of "de minimis" this month will mean for your everyday shopping purchases. Here's where you could see sticker shock first: www.huffpost.com/entry/de-min...
Trump's 'De Minimis' Move Will Make Buying These Everyday Household Items More Expensive
Supply chain experts say to expect higher prices in these categories soon.
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August 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Wrote about what the end of "de minimis" this month will mean for your everyday shopping purchases. Here's where you could see sticker shock first: www.huffpost.com/entry/de-min...
This story demonstrates how even a short convo with an AI chatbot can be dangerous for vulnerable people: “The best way to sustain usage over time...is to prey on our deepest desires to be seen, to be validated, to be affirmed." www.reuters.com/investigates...
A flirty Meta AI bot invited a retiree to meet. He never made it home.
Impaired by a stroke, a man fell for a Meta chatbot originally created with Kendall Jenner. His death spotlights Meta’s AI rules, which let bots tell falsehoods.
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August 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
This story demonstrates how even a short convo with an AI chatbot can be dangerous for vulnerable people: “The best way to sustain usage over time...is to prey on our deepest desires to be seen, to be validated, to be affirmed." www.reuters.com/investigates...
Enjoyed talking to women who defend using "HR voice" when rejecting people they date. As one woman told me, "I’m the queen of a polite termination text." www.huffpost.com/entry/hr-voi...
Women Often Use This 1 Type Of Voice To End A Relationship — And The Reason Why Is Fascinating
Rejecting someone is never easy, but experts say it might be important for women to adopt this specific tone.
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August 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Enjoyed talking to women who defend using "HR voice" when rejecting people they date. As one woman told me, "I’m the queen of a polite termination text." www.huffpost.com/entry/hr-voi...
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As I told @monicatorrr.bsky.social, gender stereotypes in children's programming haven't changed in 60 yrs bc the people making it are still largely men. As of 2019, men = 80% of directors, 71% of creators, >50% of writers. Only 18% of episodes written by all women. www.huffpost.com/entry/gender...
This 1 Subtle Bias Against Girls Is Everywhere On Kids TV Shows — And It's Harmful
Even creators with good intentions can perpetuate limiting beliefs. Here’s what you need to know.
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August 13, 2025 at 12:17 AM
As I told @monicatorrr.bsky.social, gender stereotypes in children's programming haven't changed in 60 yrs bc the people making it are still largely men. As of 2019, men = 80% of directors, 71% of creators, >50% of writers. Only 18% of episodes written by all women. www.huffpost.com/entry/gender...
The examples nurses gave me shocked and appalled me: “I had a guy one time who had signed up for a timeshare talk, and literally left his wife when she was eight centimeters dilated...and missed the birth of his child,” one nurse told me. www.huffpost.com/entry/labor-...
Labor And Delivery Nurses Say This Husband Body Language Is How They Predict You Should Divorce
These nurses have seen it all, and yes, they're secretly judging your partner, too.
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August 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The examples nurses gave me shocked and appalled me: “I had a guy one time who had signed up for a timeshare talk, and literally left his wife when she was eight centimeters dilated...and missed the birth of his child,” one nurse told me. www.huffpost.com/entry/labor-...
Instagram's new Map location-sharing feature is a privacy nightmare. “Absolutely make the choice to have it off,” one lawyer told me. www.huffpost.com/entry/instag...
This 1 New Instagram Feature Is A Privacy Nightmare. Here's What You Need To Consider Before You Activate It.
Sharing this information can be fun, but experts warn it's also a gift to stalkers.
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August 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Instagram's new Map location-sharing feature is a privacy nightmare. “Absolutely make the choice to have it off,” one lawyer told me. www.huffpost.com/entry/instag...
Do you know the difference between a "flood watch" or a "flash flood emergency"? Knowing this could save your life: www.huffpost.com/entry/flood-...
Knowing The Difference Between These 3 Types Of Emergency Alerts Could Save Your Life
When you get this alert, it means "trouble will find you," one meteorologist said.
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July 18, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Do you know the difference between a "flood watch" or a "flash flood emergency"? Knowing this could save your life: www.huffpost.com/entry/flood-...
Justice for Diego Luna in "Andor" for giving a leading performance that should have been Emmy nominated! www.huffpost.com/entry/andor-...
This Show Has Eerie Real-Life Parallels To Trump’s Presidency — And It’s Inspiring Fans To Resist
It’s the most politically relevant sci-fi series giving people hope right now.
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July 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Justice for Diego Luna in "Andor" for giving a leading performance that should have been Emmy nominated! www.huffpost.com/entry/andor-...