About Author
Kunal Dey is senior news writer at news.meaww. He is originally a computer engineer who took a keen interest in US and world politics after Donald Trump’s historic win in 2016. Now based in Bengaluru, India, he tries to bring a fresh perspective to the goings on at Washington, D.C. And when he’s not chasing stories from Capitol Hill, you’ll catch him hitting the gym, taking his car out for a spin, whipping up something tasty in the kitchen, losing himself in a book, or jamming on his guitar.
Area of Interest
Kunal’s been all over election cycles, primaries, campaigns, polls, and consequential moments that shape American politics. His writing delves into everything from libertarian and conservative ideas to liberal perspectives, hoping to give everyone something to think about. In doing that, he hopes to cut through the noise, pulling from a mix of agencies and outlets across the board to keep things balanced and try to make sense of the messy bloodsport that is politics.
Previous Experiences
Kunal has previously been a co-founder of multiple startups in the logistics and software industries respectively, overseeing branding, content, operations and helping improve the overall throughputs of various clients via automation
Latest From Kunal Dey
Who was Claire Risoldi? Flamboyant Philadelphia socialite and fraudster dies before serving jail time
The circumstances surrounding Claire Risoldi's death have yet to be revealed, adding another layer of mystery to her already enigmatic legacy
Who was Angel Naranjo? Las Vegas boy, 16, dies after colliding with cable while riding minibike
Angel Naranjo and his brother were riding through the Las Vegas Wash Trail when a cable tied to a pole from a fence caused him to fall
Florida man turns $1 lottery ticket bought at Publix into staggering $1.45M victory on August 3
Larry Strickland, a resident of Tallahassee, claimed his remarkable prize won from a Jackpot Triple Play game drawing held on February 15
Who owns Hop-A-Jet? Private jet pilot makes unauthorized takeoff, leads to near collision with JetBlue flight
A screen grab from a video taken from the JetBlue cockpit video showed the moment the Hop-A-Jet plane crossed the runway in front of the incoming flight
Who owned Maple Leaf Mel? Beloved horse euthanized after sustaining catastrophic leg injury at $500k race
The filly was leading the field and appeared to be on her way to an easy victory when her leg buckled, unseating jockey Joel Rosario
How tall is Melania Trump? Former first lady's height aligns with modeling industry standards
The Trump family is undeniably a towering presence, not only due to their larger-than-life personalities but also because of their remarkable heights
How tall is Tom Holland? A look at how 'Spider-Man' actor compares with his co-stars
As a member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Tom Holland has shared the screen with actors of different statures, some of them significantly taller
Who is Guadalupe Zavala Lopez? Woman charged for giving birth in gas station toilet and abandoning baby to die
Agents from the US Customs and Border Protection arrested 25-year-old Guadalupe Zavala Lopez on August 1 at a bus station in Brownsville
Who is Emma Kusak? Nevada teen charged with murder after Bumble date leads to fatal shooting
Emma Kusak confessed to the shooting and led authorities to the scene of the crime on the 12th floor of the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas
Who is Victoria Barrientos? Ohio mother faces up to 30 years in prison for concealing $30K worth of drugs on her children
Victoria Barrientos, 25, sentenced in Zanesville narcotics operation, pleaded guilty to money laundering and managing drug money and assets
Florida man who broke into bakery wearing red Crocs to steal cash for food and alcohol arrested on August 1
The suspect's distinctive choice of footwear, a pair of red Crocs, played a crucial role in his identification and subsequent arrest
Who is James Barnes? Florida death row inmate scheduled to die by lethal injection killed his wife and another Space Coast woman
In 2007, James Barnes was sentenced to death for the 'senseless, brutal, and tortuous killing of Patricia Miller in her home'
Do Rex Heuermann's neighbors want to destroy his home? Wife Asa Ellerup says 'I heard what people said about us'
In response to the mounting legal challenges and to protect herself from potential future lawsuits, Asa Ellerup filed for divorce from Rex Heuermann
Who is Katja Thieme? UBC journalism professor wants children exposed to adult genitalia to ‘prepare’ for transgender encounters in locker rooms
Katja Thieme faces backlash for advocating child exposure to adult genitalia to prepare for trans encounters, amid criticism of Riley Gaines
Will Ethan Crumbley get the death penalty? Psychologist calls Michigan school shooter a 'feral child' who could be rehabilitated
The court proceedings have included testimony from psychologist Colin King, videos from jail, and details about the shooter's troubled family life
Florida man transforms $30 scratch-off into whopping $15 million jackpot on July 28
The fortunate winner received his life-changing ticket from the Race Trace located at 2001 West Vine Street in Kissimmee
What were Johnny Johnson's last words? Missouri executes death row inmate convicted of killing six-year-old girl
The execution faced a temporary halt last week when a three-judge panel of the 8th US Circuit Court raised concerns about Johnson's mental competency
Is it dangerous to swim in New Jersey beaches? Swimming advisories issued for 6 beaches over dangerous levels of fecal bacteria
The impacted beaches are now under increased monitoring and will be subjected to further testing before any action is taken to close them
Where is Jamie Lee Komoroski now? Judge denies bond to drunk driver accused of killing bride and injuring groom on wedding day
The tragic incident resulted in the death of Samantha Hutchinson, 34, and caused her new husband, Aric Hutchinson, 36, serious injuries
Who is Johnny Johnson? Missouri Gov Mike Parson denies mercy plea of man set to be executed for killing six-year-old girl
Johnny Johnson's attorneys pressed claims of his mental incompetence in their plea, seeking clemency or a halt to the execution