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Author: Andrea Ball, USA TODAY

Money

While the happy couple says ‘I do,’ their wedding pet attendant handles the dog business

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022Andrea Ball, USA TODAYComments Off on While the happy couple says ‘I do,’ their wedding pet attendant handles the dog business

Couples want their four-legged friends to be part of the wedding party. While they tie the knot, a pro pet coordinator keeps the event on a leash.

Nation

In Uvalde one month later, moments of silence, yet so much left to say

June 24, 2022Andrea Ball, USA TODAYComments Off on In Uvalde one month later, moments of silence, yet so much left to say

There is a lot to talk about in Uvalde, and beyond: Why the police waited so long. Why there aren’t more answers. Sometimes, though, it seems people can hardly talk about it at all.

News

‘They’re so young:’ A grandfather mourns 10-year old Jayce Luevanos, among the victims

May 25, 2022Andrea Ball, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘They’re so young:’ A grandfather mourns 10-year old Jayce Luevanos, among the victims

There were many things to love about 10-year-old Jayce Luevanos. On the day after the Uvalde shooting, his grandfather remembered.

Nation

She lost her sense of smell. It almost ended her business. How COVID, anosmia changed a life

May 21, 2022Andrea Ball, USA TODAYComments Off on She lost her sense of smell. It almost ended her business. How COVID, anosmia changed a life

Olfactory disorders, one of COVID-19’s earliest indicators, are now invisible disabilities affecting the lives of survivors. One is Iowa baker Whitney Leighton.

Nation

‘I physically can’t do it’: For some, COVID-induced parosmia means facing end of a career

May 21, 2022Andrea Ball, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘I physically can’t do it’: For some, COVID-induced parosmia means facing end of a career

Can COVID-19 smell loss qualify for disability?

World

‘Hope never dies’: Ukrainian pastor seeks unity for Russian-speaking congregation in Texas

March 20, 2022March 20, 2022Andrea Ball, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘Hope never dies’: Ukrainian pastor seeks unity for Russian-speaking congregation in Texas

As Vladimir Putin continues an unprovoked war, a Texas pastor from Ukraine struggles to hold together his Russian-speaking, Christian congregation.

Nation

Teacher shortages, mask mandates: Every day still a test for pandemic principals

February 27, 2022Andrea Ball, USA TODAYComments Off on Teacher shortages, mask mandates: Every day still a test for pandemic principals

Principals have quietly marched on throughout the pandemic, trying to keep their schools from becoming health, academic and social disasters.

Life

NYC Marathon: After setbacks, a broken wrist and COVID delay, today I’ll finally run

November 7, 2021Andrea Ball, USA TODAYComments Off on NYC Marathon: After setbacks, a broken wrist and COVID delay, today I’ll finally run

I got my race number the other day. I am runner 35940. I will be at the starting line of the New York City Marathon. I will tweet updates.

Nation

Fire in remote Alaska village leaves COVID-19-racked residents without safe drinking water

February 14, 2021Andrea Ball, USA TODAYComments Off on Fire in remote Alaska village leaves COVID-19-racked residents without safe drinking water

Already racked by COVID-19, remote villagers in Tuluksak, Alaska, have been living on donated water since losing their sole supply in a Jan. 16 fire.

News

‘There’s a lot of anger’: COVID-19 vaccine rollout leaves people scrambling to find shots

January 10, 2021Andrea Ball, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘There’s a lot of anger’: COVID-19 vaccine rollout leaves people scrambling to find shots

Excitement over the first vaccines has quickly turned to anger and frustration as those now eligible struggle to find available shots.

Headlines

‘Big Hero 6’s San Fransokyo comes to life at Disneyland

August 31, 2023Eve Chen, USA TODAY

Velocity at what cost? MLB’s hardest throwers keep succumbing to Tommy John surgery

August 31, 2023Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY

Gadget guru or digitally distracted? Which of these 5 tech personalities are you?

August 31, 2023Jennifer Jolly

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’

August 31, 2023Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

PCE inflation report: Key measure ticks higher in July. What will the Fed do?

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

USF is building a $340M on-campus football stadium amid concerns academics are being left behind

August 31, 2023AP

At 61, Meg Ryan is the lead in a new rom-com. That shouldn’t be such a rare thing.

August 31, 2023Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY

Iran bans weightlifter for shaking hands, taking photo with Israeli competitor

August 31, 2023Steve Gardner, USA TODAY

Blue supermoon: See photos of the rare moon that won’t happen again until 2037

August 31, 2023Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY

College professor harassed students to quench ‘clown fetish,’ offering extra credit, cash

August 31, 2023Chris Quintana and Colin Campo, USA TODAY
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