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A leading news website publishing original reports on global events, in-depth analysis, and investigative journalism.

What is BuzzFeed News?

BuzzFeed News is an American news website published by BuzzFeed. Originally established in 2006, it began as a division of BuzzFeed before becoming its own distinct organization in 2018. BuzzFeed News focuses on original reporting and covers a wide range of topics including politics, culture, technology, business, world news, investigative reporting, and more.

Led by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Matt Stopera, BuzzFeed News has become recognized for its in-depth investigations and its coverage of social issues and American politics. It has a staff of over 100 reporters based across bureaus in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington D.C. and elsewhere.

Some hallmarks of BuzzFeed News reporting include its coverage of the Trump and Biden administrations, the Black Lives Matter movement, LGBTQ issues, immigration policy, and allegations of sexual misconduct in Hollywood and other industries. It has also published exposés on topics ranging from international espionage operations to Brazilian politics.

BuzzFeed News content reaches tens of millions online through BuzzFeed platforms as well as across social media. Its investigations are often picked up by mainstream broadcast and cable news outlets. While it draws a younger demographic, BuzzFeed News has gained increasing credibility as a serious news source among broader audiences.

In recognition of its investigative work and in-depth reporting, BuzzFeed News has won or been a finalist for esteemed journalism awards including the Pulitzer Prize, George Polk Award, Peabody Award, National Magazine Award, and Sidney Award. Its evolution into a respected hard news organization represents a new direction for the BuzzFeed brand.

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