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Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 5:41 PM · 1 min read
“Wicked” costars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s close friendship has been analyzed and dissected on social media, with some fans questioning if their bond is authentic and others criticizing it as codependent and abnormally intimate.
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