The massive Equifax data breach continues to fuel debate on how to stop the use of Social Security numbers for personal identification. Even Richard Smith, the former CEO of Equifax,
You’ve heard of Chernobyl, Three Mile Island and Fukushima. But beyond that, nuclear energy is probably a mystery of smoke plumes and yellow radiation signs. It’s okay if hearing “uranium
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly jobs report is a cross-section of business, economics, politics and social concern that affects everyone. Typically you’ll see a quick summary of how many jobs
In California’s Monterey County, where until recently I lived and reported, the cannabis industry has been ramping up. The cultivation and sale of medical marijuana is legal in the county and
November is fast approaching. Every year at the start of the month, men across the United States and around the globe forego their razors and do their best to emulate
Podcasts on everything from personal finance to picture books continue to gain listers. Americans spend an average of four hours a day listening to audio content and an estimated 112
Heard a lot about “clean coal” lately? Admittedly, the term seems like an oxymoron. It’s been thrown around energy circles for awhile now, first becoming popular in 2008 as Congress
Many journalists use services like Help a Reporter Out (HARO) and Profnet to track down experts or real-people sources. But these large, general-interest services have their shortcomings, as Erik Sherman pointed out
Discussions about climate change usually center around global temperatures and the general state of the environment. The relevance to a local audience isn’t always apparent. A person in Arizona, for
A calculator and some quick research can help you make enormous numbers more understandable to your audiences. Advertising research shows that millennials prefer a personal connection. They don’t want to
Chicago Tribune; The Post and Courier of Charleston, South Carolina.; and MedPage Today won gold, silver and bronze awards, respectively, in the 11th annual Barlett & Steele Awards for Investigative
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, an issue that touches millions of Americans. While domestic abuse is often considered an emotional and safety issue, it’s also an economic one. For
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