Reporting on data breaches and the social security number debate
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 massive Equifax data breach continues to fuel debate on how to stop the use of Social Security numbers for personal identification. Even Richard Smith,
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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 calculator and some quick research can help you make enormous numbers more understandable to your audiences. Advertising research shows that millennials prefer a personal
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
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
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