By: Karina Tsui, Helen Regan, Kit Maher, Tori B. Powell, Arpita Dasika, Morgan Rimmer
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Helen Regan is a Senior Digital Producer at CNN International in Hong Kong. She focuses on regional interest and world news, with particular expertise in health and wellness, aviation, and drone technology, covering topics across Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. Helen's work has been featured in numerous outlets, including AOL, Inc., KCRA 3, and Yahoo News.
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