HuffPost, originally known as The Huffington Post, was founded in 2005 by Arianna Huffington, Kenneth Lerer, Andrew Breitbart, and Jonah Peretti. The idea for the website came from Huffington's vision of creating a platform that would combine news aggregation with original reporting and opinion pieces from various contributors. The founders aimed to provide a progressive alternative to conservative news aggregators of the time. In 2011, AOL acquired The Huffington Post, and in 2021, BuzzFeed acquired HuffPost from Verizon Media (formerly AOL). Today, HuffPost operates as a subsidiary of BuzzFeed, with Danielle Belton serving as the Editor-in-Chief. Headquartered in New York City, with offices and editions in several countries, HuffPost covers a wide range of news topics, including politics, entertainment, lifestyle, technology, and current affairs. The website features a mix of original reporting, opinion pieces, and aggregated content from other sources. HuffPost pays particular attention to U.S. politics and social issues, while also covering international news, celebrity gossip, and human interest stories. The site also includes sections dedicated to wellness, parenting, and personal stories, reflecting its diverse content offerings and appeal to a broad audience. One interesting fact: A unique aspect of HuffPost is its early adoption of the “blog“ format in mainstream media. When it launched, The Huffington Post was one of the first major news outlets to incorporate a large network of unpaid bloggers, including celebrities, politicians, and experts in various fields. This innovative approach to content creation helped establish HuffPost as a pioneer in digital media and contributed to its rapid growth and influence in the online news landscape. While the site has since moved away from this model, it played a significant role in shaping HuffPost's early identity and success.