Talia Lakritz is a lifestyle correspondent at Business Insider.
A generalist who loves a good human interest story, Talia's reporting spans multiple verticals including news, lifestyle, politics, travel, and entertainment, with a particular focus on covering politics through a lifestyle lens.
Her work has appeared on Yahoo! News, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, The Independent, MONEY, and MSN. Her story about the expectation vs. reality of cruise ships was one of Chartbeat's most engaging stories of 2018. She is also featured in the 2020 anthology "Monologues from the Makom: Intertwined Narratives of Sexuality, Gender, Body Image, and Jewish Identity."
Previously, she wrote for The New York Jewish Week and SciShow Space. She holds a BA in English with a concentration in Creative Writing from Barnard College of Columbia University and ordination as an interfaith interspiritual minister from One Spirit Learning Alliance.
She can be found on X @talialakritz.
Selected stories:
JD Vance wrote about meeting his wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance, as a Yale Law School student in "Hillbilly Elegy."
On Monday, Donald Trump made his first public appearance since surviving an assassination attempt.
Former president Donald Trump chose Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate. The two haven't always seen eye-to-eye.
Wimbledon, the oldest tennis tournament in the world, wrapped up on Sunday, as Hollywood stars and royalty looked on.
Former President Donald Trump said he was struck in the ear during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday after a shooting suspect opened fire.
If you're thinking of taking a road trip this summer, there's a must-see parkway or highway in every state, like California's Pacific Coast Highway.
Since about 2019, US and UK media have speculated about the ties Hanbury, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, has to Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Lyndhurst Mansion, a Gothic Revival home completed in 1842, was used as a filming location for the Max show "The Gilded Age."
Menards, the home-improvement chain founded by John Menard Jr., is known for its discounted prices, mail-in rebates, and quirky Midwestern charm.
Astoria, Queens. Astor Place. The Waldorf-Astoria. Even if you're not a New Yorker, you've heard of these iconic places named for the Astor family.
France built two new venues for the 2024 Olympics: an aquatics center and an arena for badminton and rhythmic gymnastics.
US presidents travel in a limousine nicknamed "The Beast." It features a secure communications system and a fridge with the president's blood type.
Most airports are designed to get passengers to spend money rather than for efficiency.
Leona Qi's best advice for asking for a raise or promotion is to prove your value with facts and have a genuine interest in the work you do.
Joe and Jill Biden have been married for 47 years. They've been at each other's sides through joyful celebrations and devastating losses.
The Great Depression was the worst economic crisis in US history. More than 15 million Americans were left jobless and unemployment reached 25%.
Gas prices have fluctuated dramatically over the last few years due to factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The debate between Donald Trump and incumbent Joe Biden was a disaster for the president. Cameras at watch parties across the country captured what happened.
Gavin Newsom and Kimberly Guilfoyle were once a high-profile political couple in California. Their paths have diverged significantly.
Josh Kushner is known as Jared Kushner's brother and Karlie Kloss's husband, but he's also a successful billionaire.