Melissa Wells was formerly an Editorial Partnerships Fellow at Insider.
Melissa's reporting spans many verticals, including lifestyle, travel, news, beauty, entertainment, music, culture, and more.
She holds a BA in Journalism with minors in Criminal Justice and Media Production from Northeastern University. At Northeastern, Melissa served as a News Correspondent and the Opinions Editor of the independent student newspaper, The Huntington News. She was a contributing writer for the fashion and lifestyle magazines, and Melissa interned for NBC News with their Specials team in New York City. She was previously a Gen Z writer for Blavity U.
You can reach Melissa at mwells@businessinsider.com.
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Food
2023-12-28T15:39:05Z
A Business Insider reporter loved the all-day breakfast and classic diner aesthetic during a recent Farmer Boys visit.
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Food
2023-11-21T14:21:18Z
From bagels to pufferfish, we rounded up the most dangerous, poisonous, or least hygienic foods in the world.
Food
2023-11-18T13:06:01Z
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WalletHub released a 2023 study ranking the safest states in the US. Louisiana was ranked at the bottom of the list.
WalletHub released a 2023 report listing the safest states in the US, with Vermont scoring highest.
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Melissa tested for the BRCA2 gene mutation after her mom's breast cancer diagnosis to be proactive about her breast and ovarian health.
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Food
2023-11-02T12:17:02Z
An Insider reporter came across a TikTok video that made pumpkin bread using just spice cake mix and pumpkin purée, so she decided to try it out.
Food
2023-10-27T19:25:44Z
Using just chicken drumsticks, a few spices and seasonings, a plastic bag, and her trusty air fryer, an Insider reporter makes a tasty, quick dinner.