Julia Elbaba is a digital editor for NBC Local, where she helps shape daily coverage and drive audience engagement across platforms.
She focuses on breaking news, original storytelling and both local and national reporting.
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Actor Michael Wright, star of ‘The Five Heartbeats,' dies at 70
Michael Wright, an actor known for his role in “The Five Heartbeats,” has died at 70, his family said in a statement.
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Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz to play U.S. Open mixed doubles with tickets just $68
Tennis legend Serena Williams is teaming up with seven‑time major champion Carlos Alcaraz in the mixed doubles field, which is slated to kick off Tuesday.
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300‑pound bear breaks into car in Colorado, dies after getting trapped inside
A 300-pound black bear died in Colorado after breaking into a parked car and becoming trapped inside, Colorado Parks and Wildlife says.
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Guide to the 2026 U.S. Open: How to watch, ticket pricing and full schedule
Grand Slam tennis is back in the United States. With the U.S. Open main draw starting on Aug. 30, here’s what you need to know about the tournament.
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Inside the 2026 Emmy Awards gift bag, from privacy services to musical lollipops
The Emmy Giving Suite offers presenters, performers and nominees a place to swing through for curated gifts.
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Post Malone is engaged to stylist Christy Lee
Post Malone is engaged to stylist Christy Lee, according to a series of celebratory social media posts shared by Lee’s friends.
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Simone Biles teases gymnastics comeback at training gym: ‘Just how I left it'
Biles posted a series of Instagram photos from the Texas gym where she grew up training, sparking fresh speculation about a possible comeback.
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Christy Knowings, former ‘All That' star, dies at 46
Christy Knowings, an actress who starred on Nickelodeon’s “All That,” died on Tuesday in Long Beach, California.
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Shaboozey crashes California wedding while floating down a river in viral video
A California couple was exchanging vows along a river when guests realized country singer Shaboozey had unexpectedly crashed their wedding.
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Knicks vs. 76ers opener becomes most expensive season tip‑off game in NBA history
Ticket prices for the New York Knicks’ season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden are soaring to playoff-level territory.
