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MSN (originally: The Microsoft Network; stylized as: msn) is a collection of Internet sites and services provided by Microsoft. The range of services offered by MSN has changed since its initial release in 1995. Today, MSN is primarily a popular Internet portal.

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Melanie Brooks

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Kenan Dudley

My work reflects me: I'm interested in writing as a craft and a trade, passionate about the fundamentals, and dripping in text appeal.

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Emily Kammerlohr

I partner with clients to craft dynamic, SEO-friendly website copy, email campaigns, social media posts, biographies, and messages in a bottle. Coming soon to a beach near you.

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Emily Mendez, MSEd, EdS | Mental Health Copywriter

Copywriter and content creator blending storytelling, strategy and empathy. I help amazing brands bring ideas to life through compelling content for blogs, social media, and websites. I can also help …

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Brittany Vincent

Professional writer and journalist of 15 years. Specialties include video games, technology, anime, entertainment, pop culture, and music coverage as well as commerce and branded content creation.

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Latest Articles

Expert-approved tips to lower your utility costs this fall

As summer comes to a close, many households notice their utility bills starting to soar. Cooler weather often means cranking up the heating, while shorter days keep the lights on longer. And although there are ways to create a cozy fall patio space for entertaining, most cooking relies on indoor …
By Emily Ray
• MSN

Buyers face unexpected opportunity after new housing market shift

Client: BiggerPockets Over the last year, experts have been predicting a relatively flat housing market in 2026. While this doesn't create the excitement of the early 2020s, it also comes without some of the volatility that veteran investors have experienced the last two decades.
By Elevate your brand reputation with award-winning media relations
• MSN

Only '60s kids will remember these classic household items

From the Space Race to the Summer of Love, the 1960s rewrote the rules of technology, music, and design. The transformative effects of the post-War era were well underway, with suburban expansion and booming consumerism paving the way for all of the hip and happenin' inventions that were brought into …
By Emily Ray
• MSN

The ultimate guide to buying land for your prefabricated tiny house

There's no doubt that tiny homes are on the rise, appealing to buyers who appreciate the affordability and simplicity they offer. With countless options available, including flat-packed, customizable, and modular kits for the ambitious DIYer, prefabricated tiny homes have become a favorite within the construction industry. According to the Modular …
By Emily Ray
• MSN

Celebrities That Have Dealt With Aphasia

Bruce Willis's aphasia diagnosis in early 2022 drew awareness to a little-known condition that affects a surprisingly large number of people. The National Aphasia Association (NAA) estimates that at least 2 million people in the United States live with the disorder. Among them are many celebrities who have dealt with …
By Artemis Writing Co.
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‘Juror No. 2' Team On How Clint Eastwood's Latest Is "For All People, Americans And Beyond" & Whether Pic Is Filmmaker's Last
By Melanie Brooks
• MSN

Step back in time to discover life in the UK's biggest cities a century ago

Remember a time when trams rattled through the UK's busy high streets, seaside piers drew holiday crowds and dockyards churned with industry? Using the Office for National Statistics’ definition of a 'major city', we’ve found incredible vintage images showing each city 100 years ago, as the nation moved on from …
By Lizzie Cox
• MSN

Revealed: Famous Tourist Attractions That Are Not What You Think

From ancient landmarks shaped by centuries of restoration to famous sites wrapped in myth and misunderstanding, many tourist attractions aren’t quite what they appear to be. Some have been changed over time, others are surrounded by legend or ingenious storytelling – but all offer more than meets the eye.
By Lizzie Cox
• MSN

The Hip Hop Museum and Wahida Clark To Host Historic ‘Street Lit House Party' Livestream

It’s going down on the live stream this Friday as The Hip Hop Museum and “Queen of Street Literature,” Wahida Clark, host the DJ Wall of Fame and Street Lit House Party to celebrate Black Music Month. The June 20 Twitch-based event will honor the legacy of hip-hop through music, …
By Nicole Brown
• MSN

MSN - The state of salary transparency in healthcare and other industries

Employee compensation has historically been shrouded in secrecy, with employers rarely disclosing earnings for job openings until after offering the job to a candidate. This practice frequently causes candidates to decline offers when the salary doesn’t meet their expectations, resulting in a tremendous waste of time and effort for the …
By Moira K. McGhee
• MSN

MSN - Fastest-growing careers in healthcare that require the least amount of education

Thinking of pursuing a healthcare career but dreading the years of school needed to get started? Many healthcare jobs are expected to see tremendous growth over the next several years, but not all of them require half a decade or more of education. If you're eager to enter the often-lucrative …
By Moira K. McGhee
• MSN

MSN - How much do travel nurses make?

Demand for travel nurses remains steady, though compensation has dipped from pandemic highs as some health systems reduce contract labor. Still, many registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) can earn more than staff nurses in similar roles, especially in high-demand specialties or locations with urgent needs. Vivian Health …
By Moira K. McGhee
• MSN

MSN - A crisis by the numbers: Nursing shortages in 2025 by state

As the demand for healthcare services escalates with an aging population and ongoing health care reforms, the gap between the supply and demand of RNs widens, but only in some areas. Vivian Health compared data across all 50 states and the District of Columbia to perform a comprehensive analysis of …
By Moira K. McGhee
• MSN

MSN - Top 10 highest-paying allied health specialties for 2025

Healthcare is a dynamic field that's constantly evolving, and allied health professionals consistently step up to meet growing challenges. The allied health workforce is extensive, encompassing a broad range of non-nursing, non-physician roles, from radiologic technologists and respiratory therapists to dietitians and occupational therapists. Whether making advances in medical imaging …
By Moira K. McGhee
• MSN

6 reasons why the Chobe River is worth visiting

Astro-tourism, longevity and wellness, shoulder season travel, private group travel and multi-generational “skip gen” trips have emerged as trends set to influence the year of travel in 2024. Fortunately for travellers, the Chobe River is a great destination that conveniently ticks all these boxes and SADC travellers don’t have to …
By Jenna Berndt
• MSN

MSN - A nurse's holiday survival handbook: Tips for staying merry during the stressful season

The holiday season is officially here. Before you know it, families everywhere will be carving turkeys for Thanksgiving and wrapping presents to stash under a brightly lit tree. But while some people are decking their halls with boughs of holly, many nurses don't feel very jolly. Instead of taking part …
By Moira K. McGhee
• MSN