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Gizmodo breaking news reporter Leffer departs

Lauren Leffer

Lauren Leffer, a breaking news reporter at Gizmodo, has left. In this role, she covered tech, science, and the environment. She also pitched, reported and wrote in depth environmental coverage.

Her tweet reads:

“Despite a…challenging environment, there are really wonderful people there doing really great work and I will miss many of them. Next stuff and bylines elsewhere tk soon!”

Previously, Leffer freelanced for National Geographic, Popular Science, and Audubon Magazine. She also pitched, reported and wrote stories on birds, climate, and conservation for Audubon Magazine. She also interned at Popular Science.

Leffer has a B.S. from the University of Maryland and a M.A. from New York University.

Reach out to Leffer via Twitter or LinkedIn.

Mariam Ahmed

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