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Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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2-year-old TikTok star Preston Ordone, aka ‘Okay Baby,’ passes away. His family speaks out

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This Slate electric pickup truck costs just $20,000. And yes, it’s American-made

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This item can no longer fly. Here’s what TSA just announced you’ll have to remove from your checked luggage

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