Their story is worthy of the old West: tangles with bureaucrats, tales of human ingenuity and the paths of three women in an industry dominated by men.
Author: Dennis Wagner, USA TODAY
The great white shark mystery: In Southern California, they’re being spotted more than ever
Along the Golden State’s iconic beaches, sightings of juvenile great whites have increased five-fold. No one is sure if there are really more sharks, or why.
From Potemkin to Putin: What a centuries-old myth reveals about Russia’s war against Ukraine
The phrase ‘Potemkin village’ is based on an 18th century story from the same region as today’s war in Ukraine. Here’s what it says about Putin.
Trauma is the only certainty, but experts say there’s still hope for refugees escaping Ukraine war
As millions of Ukrainians flee a Russian invasion, experts say they may find safe haven easier than past migrations. But trauma is the only certainty.
Ranking America’s national parks for perils? Beware of fatal flaws with death statistics.
An outdoor marketing company wrote an catchy article about the ‘most dangerous’ national parks in the U.S. Their use of data is questionable.
2020 sucked. 2021 wasn’t much better. What’s lurking around the corner in 2022?
Many hoped 2021 would be better than 2020, but divisions over vaccines and politics made it a much more complicated year. Will 2022 be normal?
National Guard scandals in these 13 states raise questions about culture and accountability
State Guards from Alaska to California to Delaware have been shaken by scandals, and whistleblowers have been subjected to retaliation amid coverups.
America’s public servants are being terrorized with death threats. The ’emotional toll’ is lasting.
In a world of fierce political passions, election workers, public health officials, and educators seek protection from proliferating death threats.
‘They do what they want’: Minneapolis police injured protesters with rubber bullets. The city has taken little action.
Minneapolis police fired “less lethal” projectiles at nonviolent protesters last year. There’s scant evidence the city has strengthened its oversight.
Colonial Pipeline paid a $5M ransom – but will that only invite other malware hacks?: ‘If the payments stop, the attacks will stop’
Some cybersecurity experts, afraid Colonial Pipeline’s $5M payout to hackers will trigger more malware attacks, are seeking a ban on ransom payments.