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.
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.
Imbalance of power: Why low-wage, working women bear the brunt of anti-mask backlashes
As America’s businesses enforce mask mandates, the impact has fallen on frontline workers – mostly women – who face hostility and sexual harassment.
The COVID culture war: At what point should personal freedom yield to the common good?
America’s debate over pandemic mask and vaccine mandates hinges on an age-old dilemma: When does personal liberty yield to the public interest?
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.
Boulder shooting live updates: 21-year-old charged in rampage that ‘monstrously struck down’ 10 at grocery store
Ten people died after a gunman opened fired on a supermarket in Boulder. The victims ranged in age from 20 to 65. Latest updates.