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Carolyn Talya Cakir

Carolyn is a News Writer for Romper and freelance journalist specializing in politics, international affairs, and pop culture. She is a master at pub trivia, loves 90s hip hop, and binge-watching The West Wing on Netflix. Follow her on Instagram @carolyncakir.
Who Is Christopher Joseph Sanfeliz? The 24-Year-Old Died In The Orlando Mass Shooting
On the morning of Sunday, June 12, 49 lives were tragically cut short when a gunman opened fire in an Orlando gay nightclub. One week later and the world is still reeling from this heinous act of hate and terror inflicted on innocent Pulse club…
By Carolyn Talya Cakir
This One Anton Yelchin Scene Shows How Gifted He Really Was
Hollywood is still reeling over the loss of one of its great young performers. Actor Anton Yelchin was found dead from a tragic car accident early Sunday morning. The 27-year-old was best known for his role as Chekov in the rebooted Star Trek…
By Carolyn Talya Cakir
Anton Yelchin's Last Appearance Proved Exactly Why He Was The Talk Of Hollywood
Star Trek star Anton Yelchin was killed early Sunday morning in a freak accident, TMZ reported. The 27-year-old actor was discovered pinned between his car and a brick mailbox by friends after he missed rehearsal Saturday night. Although he has…
By Carolyn Talya Cakir
How To Talk To Your Kids About The Orlando Club Shooting
At least 50 people are dead and more than 53 are wounded after a lone gunman opened fire in an Orlando club early Sunday morning. The shooter, who been identified as Omar Sassiqui Mateen, targeted the LGBTQ community by attacking a popular gay…
By Carolyn Talya Cakir
Who Is Peter O. Gonzalez-Cruz? His Name Was Listed As Another Orlando Shooting Casualty
As details emerge, the world mourns the lives lost in the mass shooting at a popular Orlando gay hotspot on early Sunday morning. At least 50 people are dead and 53 others wounded after a man who walked into Pulse nightclub and gunned down revelers…
By Carolyn Talya Cakir
Who is Edward Sotomayor Jr.? The Orlando Shooting Victim Is 1 of 4 Names Listed By Police
Fifty people are dead and 53 more are wounded after a gunman opened fire in a popular LGBT Orlando club in the early morning hours on Sunday. Authorities are calling the shooting an act of terror. As police continue investigating the incident, the…
By Carolyn Talya Cakir
Is Fever A Symptom Of Zika? It's One Of Many
A new report from the CDC suggests 279 pregnant women in the United States are infected with Zika virus. For most people, Zika is not harmful—in fact, many victims exhibit no symptoms at all—but for these women, the disease poses a huge risk of…
By Carolyn Talya Cakir
Adults Who Dress Like Babies Now Have Their Very Own Store
Some Chicagoans may need a time out. Adults who dress like babies now have their very own store in Chicago and residents of Mount Prospect are up in arms. A retailer selling diapers in larger sizes for adults has opened up shop in the quiet Chicago…
By Carolyn Talya Cakir
Can Trump Convince Bernie Sanders' Supporters To Vote For Him?
With Hillary Clinton clinching the Democratic nomination, and Bernie Sanders' concession all but official, many are left wondering what will happen to the legions of Sanders supporters left over. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump…
By Carolyn Talya Cakir
Who's Behind The Tel Aviv Shooting? The Attack Left Several Dead
Four people are dead after two gunmen opened fire at a popular outdoor shopping and restaurant district in central Tel Aviv, Israel on Wednesday. Israeli police have condemned the attack as an act of terror. At least nine more people were wounded…
By Carolyn Talya Cakir