Francesca Giuliani Hoffman - Editorial Producer, Erin Burnett OutFront
Francesca Giuliani Hoffman
Editorial Producer, Erin Burnett OutFront
Francesca Giuliani Hoffman is an Emmy Award winning editorial producer for Erin Burnett OutFront, where she plays a critical role in securing news, stories, and guests across a wide range of beats.
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Tony Robbins made clear now was not the time for him to run for office after RFK Jr. VP outreach
Mar 19, 2024
Best-selling author and life coach Tony Robbins was among the first people Robert F. Kennedy Jr. approached in late 2023 about being the independent presidential candidate’s running mate, according to a source familiar with the conversations. The source said Kennedy approached Robbins at least twice.
Tribute paid to Titan five killed in ‘catastrophic implosion’ on ocean floor
Jun 23, 2023
Tributes from grief-stricken relatives and friends have been pouring in after a “catastrophic implosion” killed all five passengers on board a Titanic-bound submersible at the bottom of the ocean.
What’s the healthiest cheese? The best options, according to experts
Apr 27, 2023
Delicious and nutritious, cheese can be a great source of protein and calcium when consumed in moderation and in the context of a well-balanced diet. Whether it’s cottage cheese, mozzarella, cream cheese or goat cheese, what’s the best one for you? We asked some experts.
Andy Parker, father of journalist slain on live TV, running for Congress in Virginia
Jan 28, 2022
Andy Parker, whose daughter Alison, a TV reporter, was fatally shot during a live broadcast in 2015, announced Thursday that he’s running for Congress.
Seasonal affective disorder: How to fight the winter blues on Blue Monday
Jan 17, 2022
The winter blues are said to peak on the the third Monday in January – sometimes called Blue Monday – but feeling low isn’t confined to just one day.
Facebook went offline this week. Experts say we should log out, too
Oct 8, 2021
The world experienced a forced break from Facebook’s social networking tools on Monday, and many people felt liberated from their devices. Experts say we should liberate ourselves and do it more often.
A 2020 report found Surfside condo lacked funds for necessary repairs. One expert called it a ‘wake-up call’
Jul 9, 2021
An independent budget review warned the Champlain Towers South condo association that its financial reserves were critically underfunded in the face of urgently needed structural repairs a little over a year before the building collapsed, a document obtained by CNN shows.
Documents shed new light on urgent conversations leading up to Surfside building collapse
Jul 4, 2021
A cache of internal Champlain Towers South documents obtained by CNN’s Erin Burnett OutFront sheds new light on the urgent conversations about the required construction on the building in the months leading up to its collapse.
Firm held off on repairs because of stability issues in months before Surfside building collapse
Jul 3, 2021
An engineering firm hired for Champlain Towers South’s milestone recertification found “deep” concrete deterioration near the pool but couldn’t perform repairs, in part, because of concerns about stability, according to an October letter.
Songbirds act as one when they sing together, new study suggests
Jun 14, 2021
Singers duetting, jazz players riffing, paired-up dancers never skipping a step: great performers are so coordinated, they become one. What are the mechanisms that regulate coordination? Neurobiologists are learning more from songbirds.
Secret to how quickly clownfish gets its stripes revealed by latest study
May 26, 2021
With its vibrant orange color and white stripes, also known as bars, the clownfish is among the most iconic sea creatures. But how does Nemo develop its distinctive look? Scientists are learning more about that process.
Scientists bring to life nearly 100 baby sharks through artificial insemination
May 13, 2021
Scientists were able to use artificial insemination to bring 97 baby sharks to life, according to a new study, in what its release describes as the “largest-ever effort to artificially inseminate sharks.”
This Alabama school wants to turn its students into future homeowners, and build careers in the process
Mar 29, 2021
Buying a home is a quintessential adult accomplishment. For the students attending Build UP, a non-profit workforce development school in Alabama, the goal of owning a home could come much earlier than for most American grownups.
How do whales defy the odds of getting cancer? The answer is in their genes, new study says
Mar 5, 2021
Cancer should be a near certainty for whales, the longest-living and largest mammals there are, but they are surprisingly resistant to the disease. A new study suggests the reason for that resistance could lie in their genes.
Cockroaches and other obnoxious Valentine’s Day gifts for your ex
Feb 13, 2021
If you’re heartbroken on Valentine’s Day, you could be the bigger person and avoid sending your ex an unsolicited gag gift, but if you decide not to take the high road this year, there are plenty of options to choose from. Please give responsibly.
A toddler is about to release an album recorded in the womb
Feb 6, 2021
So many talented musicians got their start as children: from Mozart to Michael Jackson, to Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift. Fifteen-months-old Luca Yupanqui has them all beat: she recorded her first album before being born.
Auction bids are topping $57,000 for a rare $20 banknote with Del Monte sticker on it
Jan 16, 2021
How can a $20 bill be worth over $57,000? Because of a printing mishap. The “Del Monte note,” a rare $20 banknote with a banana sticker on it, is currently for sale through Heritage Auctions, a Dallas-based auction house. Currency collectors are paying close attention to the item and breaking previous bidding records with their offers, according to Heritage Auctions.
Restaurant workers and bartenders in need are getting ‘adopted’ through Facebook
Jan 10, 2021
The restaurant industry is among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. In communities across the US, people are “adopting” restaurant workers on social networks to help alleviate their hardships.
Scientists discover a new species of snake hiding in plain sight
Dec 26, 2020
The newly identified Levitonius mirus, also known as Waray Dwarf Burrowing Snake, is native to the islands of Samar and Leyte in the Philippines, an exceptionally biodiverse archipelago that includes at least 112 land snake species.
This snarky bot will brutally take you down for your Spotify taste
Dec 24, 2020
Remember that kid in school who thought they had superior, unimpeachable taste in music, and yours was supremely uncool? Somebody trained an AI to be that person.
The US government has executed 10 people this year – the most since 1896
Dec 17, 2020
For the first time in US history, the government has executed more people than all of the 50 states, and the number of federal prisoners put to death this year – 10 – is the highest since President Grover Cleveland’s second term in office, according to the Death Penalty Information Center.
HIV medications for children can be bitter to swallow. A strawberry-flavored drug might help
Dec 4, 2020
For 1.7 million children living with HIV, a new formulation of a drug for adults is now available – and it could make treatment easier and cheaper.
Her late daughter loved to sew, so she taught herself how to make masks and raised nearly $17,000 for the local food pantry
Nov 21, 2020
For Sharon Hebert, the way to overcome the most difficult challenges is to focus on helping others, and she practices what she preaches.
Neanderthal children grew and were weaned much like modern humans, new study says
Nov 3, 2020
An analysis of three baby teeth that belonged to Neanderthal children, who lived in northeastern Italy between 70,000 and 45,000 years ago, has shed more light on the weaning and growth pace of Neanderthal babies, according to a new study.
Psyche, an asteroid believed to be worth $10,000 quadrillion, is observed through Hubble Telescope in new study
Nov 2, 2020
Earth has a molten metal core that us humans are unable to access and study directly. But there’s a giant asteroid orbiting the sun between Mars and Jupiter that scientists suspect might be the metal core of a planet that never was, and they are looking to learn all about it.
These spiders lack ears. But they can hear you, study says
Oct 29, 2020
Spooky season is here, so let’s talk about spiders. Ogre-faced spiders, known for their night vision abilities, are also able to hear sounds in a wide range of frequencies, according to a new study.
Drama at the zoo: Egg-napping male penguin couple steals the nest of a female penguin couple
Oct 28, 2020
Is this the plot of a soap opera involving penguins? No, it’s just another day at DierenPark Amersfoort, a zoo in the Netherlands.
The first firefighting robot in America is here – and it has already helped fight a major fire in Los Angeles
Oct 21, 2020
A newly recruited firefighter in Los Angeles put out a major fire even before being formally introduced at a news conference. That new recruit is a robot.
Researchers gave thousands of dollars to homeless people. The results defied stereotypes.
Oct 10, 2020
You’ve heard this refrain before – giving money to homeless people is not the best way to help them because it might be squandered, or spent on harmful habits. But a new Canadian study makes a powerful case to the contrary.
Parents are less aware when their kids vape than when they smoke, study says
Oct 7, 2020
About 70% of the parents and guardians of children who smoke reported being aware or suspecting it. For kids who use e-cigarettes, the percentage is about 40%, the study said.
Geneva adopts what’s believed to be the highest minimum wage in the world, at $25 an hour
Oct 4, 2020
Voters in Geneva, Switzerland, have agreed to introduce a minimum wage in the canton that is the equivalent of $25 an hour – believed to be the highest in the world.
The Norman Rockwell Museum wants you to vote, and recruited top illustrators to inspire you
Sep 27, 2020
One of the most famous American painters and illustrators, Norman Rockwell produced pithy artwork to promote democracy and civic engagement in his time. Now, a museum in Massachusetts dedicated to him asked artists to design “get out the vote” posters for 2020.
The strange case of the man who died after eating too much licorice
Sep 25, 2020
It’s hard to exercise restraint when eating candy. For licorice lovers, indulging sparingly could actually be lifesaving.
7 continents, 1 wheelchair: Cory Lee’s adventures show travel has no boundaries
Sep 19, 2020
Going to Antarctica is a bucket list goal for many, but for Cory Lee, it was that and much more.
Dozens of scientific journals have vanished from the Internet, study found
Sep 15, 2020
As the internet evolves, web pages that were live years ago are frequently no longer available today. In some cases, that’s for the best (so long, embarrassing MySpace profiles), but it is a concern when it comes to scientific research.
A university is offering scholarships for you to do absolutely nothing
Aug 29, 2020
How would you like to win a scholarship for doing nothing? A German university is soliciting submissions for just that, and three people will be awarded a $1,900 stipend.
James Beard Foundation tables its culinary awards for 2020 and 2021
Aug 21, 2020
As Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc on the restaurant industry by forcing closures that could be permanent shutdowns for so many, the James Beard Foundation announced on Thursday that it would not present awards in its Restaurant and Chefs categories in 2020.
Zebra stripes and other high-contrast patterns disorient biting flies, new study suggests
Aug 18, 2020
Reseachers looked at the specific mechanisms that protect zebras from flies through disorientation, and ruled out the hypothesis that a common optical illusion known as “aperture effect” has a role in dazzling the flies.
Face masks: in 2020, ‘mask slacking’ is more partisan than in 1918, historians say
Aug 16, 2020
Even during the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic, some Americans were not fans of wearing masks.
Still, there are important differences between the opposition to masks in the 1918 pandemic and what we are seeing in 2020, according to historians.
Two Canadian Arctic ice caps have completely disappeared, satellite imagery shows
Aug 5, 2020
New satellite images from NASA reveal the St. Patrick Bay ice caps in Canada have completely melted off.
Diverse smallpox strains were widespread in the Viking Age, new study reveals
Jul 25, 2020
Samples of DNA from Viking Age DNA skeletons identified the presence of smallpox 1,000 years earlier than previously understood – in 11 individuals living in Northern Europe between 600 and 1050 AD.
Scientists dive deep to explore mysterious ‘blue hole’ on the Florida seabed
Jul 25, 2020
Arguably, we know more about the surface of the moon that we do about our oceans. A group of scientists and explorers with specialized diving expertise are looking to change that.
Civil War-era smallpox vaccination kits offer new insights on how the virus was eradicated
Jul 22, 2020
While the race for a Covid-19 vaccine continues, scientists are learning more about the early vaccines used to fight smallpox, the only human infectious disease to be successfully eradicated.
Artist donates 1,800 paintings to Brooklyn hospital, one for every employee
Jul 19, 2020
A hospital in Brooklyn received a special delivery this week during the coronavirus pandemic: A truckload of 1,800 paintings, one for every employee, each representing a flower.
Metal band Great White apologizes for performing to a packed, maskless crowd in North Dakota
Jul 14, 2020
The band Great White apologized for performing in Dickinson, North Dakota, last week as few in the audience were wearing masks and there was no social distancing.
Tulane students warned of suspension or expulsion for partying in groups larger than 15
Jul 12, 2020
Tulane University in New Orleans may be among the most famous “party schools” in the country, but students gathering in groups of more than 15 during the pandemic now risk getting suspended or expelled.
The hunger crisis linked to coronavirus could kill more people than the disease itself, Oxfam warns
Jul 12, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has already claimed over half a million lives across the world, with case numbers continuing to rise. A new report by Oxfam now warns that the hunger crisis worsened by the pandemic could potentially kill more people each day than the infection itself.
Nope, every dog year isn’t equal to 7 human years, researchers now say
Jul 4, 2020
How do you compare a dog’s age to that of a person? A popular method says you should multiply the dog’s age by 7 to compute how old Fido is in “human years.”
San Francisco Police Department will stop releasing most mug shots to combat racial bias
Jul 2, 2020
The San Francisco Police Department will stop releasing most booking photos, or mug shots, to avoid perpetuating racial bias, San Francisco police Chief Bill Scott announced Wednesday.
Conservationists warn Covid waste may result in ‘more masks than jellyfish’ in the sea
Jun 24, 2020
Beaches on the French Côte d’Azur like Cannes or St. Tropez are among the most coveted vacation spots worldwide, but now the coronavirus pandemic has left an abundance of pollutants in the water: discarded masks and gloves.
Tenino, Washington is printing wooden money to help residents through the pandemic
Jun 20, 2020
As businesses struggle to stay afloat during the pandemic and a record number of Americans have lost their jobs, one small city in Washington state put forth a creative solution to help its neediest residents pull through: printing their own money, out of wood.
Sir Isaac Newton considered curing the plague with toad vomit lozenges, a manuscript reveals
Jun 17, 2020
Sir Isaac Newton, the polymath who discovered gravity in his early twenties and is credited with groundbreaking advances in calculus, physics and optics, took notes on a possible cure for the plague that no doctor today could recommend.
LGBTQ communities are elevating black voices during Pride Month in solidarity
Jun 10, 2020
As Americans take to the streets to protest against racism, police brutality and the marginalization of minorities in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, the LGBTQ community is focusing its Pride Month programming on elevating black voices.
Some YouTubers say they plan to donate their ad revenue from videos to Black Lives Matter movement
Jun 5, 2020
After George Floyd’s death at the hand of Minneapolis police, thousands took to the streets to protest, or opened their wallets to donate to help support the Black Lives Matter movement.
The largest volcano in the world sits beneath two small rocky peaks in Hawaii
May 25, 2020
With two barren peaks that rise only about 170 feet above sea level, the now extinct Pūhāhonu volcano in the Northwestern Hawaii Islands doesn’t look like much. This is especially true since in the same archipelago, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa tower over every other volcano at over 13,000 feet above sea level.
A woman was attacked and killed by her French bulldog mix
May 24, 2020
Lisa Urso’s love of animals was profound.
A 6-year-old is exchanging skateboards with his idol Tony Hawk thanks to a FedEx driver’s TikTok
May 21, 2020
A FedEx mail carrier in Georgia processed a most unusual shipment through TikTok, connecting a young boy named Cooper and skateboarding pro Tony Hawk.
Posting edited selfies on social media may make you more at risk for an eating disorder, a new study says
May 7, 2020
Turns out, all those selfies we’ve edited and posted on social media could be more problematic than we thought.
This was the most dangerous place in our planet’s history
May 1, 2020
The world feels like a scary place these days, but a recently published paleontology study helps put things in perspective.
5,000-year-old sword is discovered by an archaeology student at a Venetian monastery
Mar 25, 2020
After visiting Saint Lazarus in 2017, a PhD student followed a hunch that a sword on display was not medieval as labeled. Two years of research proved she was right. The sword is among the most ancient ever found, dating as far back as 5,000 years.
Grandma YoYo is chronicling her battle with cancer on TikTok. In her final days, her fans are helping her front the costs for home care
Mar 18, 2020
Over a million TikTok users have grown to love Grandma YoYo’s cheerful personality since she started posting there in February 2019.
A malfunction causes red wine to flow from faucets in an Italian town
Mar 7, 2020
The incident provided a moment of levity to the town that’s in the midst of the coronavirus crisis – which has hit northern Italy the hardest.
Rome marathon canceled over coronavirus fears
Mar 5, 2020
The Rome marathon, scheduled for March 29, has been canceled because of coronavirus fears.
Kobe Bryant will be mourned for a whole week in Italy, the country where he grew up
Jan 27, 2020
The Italian basketball federation announced that every professional team in all levels of basketball will pay homage to Kobe with a moment of silence in every game for a week.
How to help homeless students around the holidays and beyond
Dec 22, 2019
Data from the Department of Education shows that over 1.3 million students grades K through 12 experienced homelessness in the 2016-17 school year. This is the highest number ever registered.
How the Washington Post has changed under Jeff Bezos
Aug 16, 2019
Amazon chief Jeff Bezos bought the Washington Post in 2013, and within three years the paper had doubled its web traffic and become profitable.
About
Francesca Giuliani Hoffman is an Emmy Award winning editorial producer for Erin Burnett OutFront, where she plays a critical role in securing news, stories, and guests across a wide range of beats. She focuses on OutFront’s coverage of global conflicts and related storylines, including the Israel/Hamas war and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, the death of Queen Elizabeth and coronation of King Charles III. Domestically, she coordinates coverage including politics and election news, threats against election officials, the legal cases involving former President Donald Trump, mass shootings, police brutality incidents, natural disasters, aviation incidents, and more.
Giuliani Hoffman joined CNN in 2017 as a member of the Reliable Sources team. Over the course of her career, she has written and reported for CNN.com and contributed to CNN’s investigations and newsgathering on major breaking stories including the Covid-19 pandemic and the Miami Surfside condo collapse.
She holds a master’s degree in political journalism from Columbia Journalism School, as well as a master’s degree and a bachelor’s degree from LUISS Guido Carli University. Giuliani Hoffman was born and raised in Rome, Italy, and is fluent in Italian.
