Lauren Strapagiel
Lauren Strapagiel is a reporter for BuzzFeed News and is based in Toronto, Canada.
Contact this reporter at lauren.strapagiel@buzzfeed.com
This Raccoon Broke Into A Woman's House Then Ate All Her Bread While Giving Zero Fucks
All hail the king of the trash pandas.
This Grandma Shot And Killed The Giant Gator That Ate Her Mini Horse
“Don't mess with Nana.”
The FDA's Plan To Get Teens To Stop Vaping Includes These Gross School Posters
Teen use of e-cigarettes is an epidemic, according to the FDA.
This Little Girl's Big, Beautiful Eyes Are Due To A Rare Genetic Syndrome
Mehlani has a rare genetic condition called Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome, and strangers are always commenting on her big eyes.
Here's How Pediatricians Can Help Transgender Kids, According To The American Academy Of Pediatrics
A new AAP policy contains guidelines around the language, treatment options, and care to be used with patients whose gender identity doesn't match the one they were assigned at birth.
Half Of Transgender Teen Boys Have Attempted Suicide, According To A New Study
Researchers compared suicidal behavior across different trans identities, and the results are alarming.
A Guy Emailed 246 Nicoles Trying To Find The One He Met At A Bar And Now They're All Friends
A tale of the power of missed connections and female friendship.
This 21-Year-Old's Overdose Death Was Shared By Her Mother In A Heartbreaking Broadcast
Angela Kennecke's daughter, Emily, died of an overdose of fentanyl-laced heroin in May. Now she's sharing her story with the world.
GoFundMe Said It Is "Committed" To Ensuring A Homeless Man Gets All The Money Raised For Him
"GoFundMe’s goal has always been to ensure Johnny gets support he deserves."
That "Starter Witch Kit" Was Canceled After Massive Backlash On Social Media
People accused the kit of all kinds of appropriation.
This Man Jumped In A Canal To Escape Police, But Toxic Algae Had Him Calling For Their Help
Police in Cape Coral, Florida, said Abraham Duarte fled after a traffic stop straight into blue-green algae.
More Than $200,000 Raised On GoFundMe For A Man Who Is Homeless Is Apparently Gone
The campaign to help the man raised more than $400,000 online.
Yakult Is Having A Moment Thanks To "All The Boys I've Loved Before"
The probiotic drink is a staple for many Asian families.
This Couple Has Been Ordered To Fork Over The Money They Fundraised For A Homeless Man
The money was raised for Johnny Bobbitt, whose story went viral after he used his last $20 to help a stranded woman.
This Guy Is Facing Felony Charges After Allegedly Dining And Dashing On A Bunch Of Dates
Paul Guadalupe Gonzales, 45, pleaded not guilty to a series of charges, including extortion and grand theft.
Tess Holliday Is Rocking A Swimsuit On The Cover Of Cosmo UK
"If I saw a body like mine on this magazine when I was a young girl, it would have changed my life."
The US Had Another Record-Setting Year For STDs
New figures from the CDC show there were nearly 2.3 million new STD cases in the US last year.
People Are Calling This Ant Manicure Animal Cruelty
People are calling it a cruel stunt.
This Homeless Man Says He Can't Access Thousands Of Dollars Raised For Him On GoFundMe
Johnny Bobbitt once spent his last $20 helping a stranded woman.
“Front Hole” Is Not A New Word For “Vagina,” Despite What The Internet Says
A safe-sex guide specifically created for queer, trans, intersex, and asexual people was picked up by conservative sites and all hell broke loose.
