Cara Richardson

Editor @USATODAY. #poynterwomenleaders alum. Loves talking digital strategy, connecting with audience. She/her.

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Nearly half the US has endured a drought in 2022, and experts say it will only get worse.

As of Aug 23, 47% of the contiguous US was enduring drought conditions. https://t.co/64jMiCSsZn

[Cara Richardson @caramrich]

If you have time for a #longread today, make it this one.

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Maternal health care is disappearing across the rural U.S., forcing millions to travel long distances to deliver a baby and for prenatal care.

Read more about “obstetric care deserts” and the impact especially on communities of color.
https://t.co/1wHHCAO4sW

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This month's full moon will be the last supermoon of the year, and rise alongside the Perseid meteor shower. The full sturgeon moon will reach peak illumination Thursday night at 9:36 p.m. EDT. https://t.co/nwlR12KR6r

[Cara Richardson @caramrich]

@arlparksrec Summer camp is supposed to be available to everyone -- not just kids whose parents can spend hours on the computer, crossing their fingers that a website won't time out.

[Cara Richardson @caramrich]

Do you like reading USA TODAY? You know you do. Please consider subscribing. It's a big day for us: https://t.co/pZf2VKZBB8

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[Cara Richardson @caramrich]

Art speaks volumes.

https://t.co/WrS9wxjeS2

[Cara Richardson @caramrich]

I'm sure very relatable to those of you who follow me on Twitter.

[Javier Zarracina @JZarracina]

He said/She said: Like many other daily things, the COVID has also strained family relationships. @usatgraphics' Veronica Bravo and @USATODAYmoney's @charissejones explore an example of family perceptions during the pandemic in graphic novel form @USATODAY

[Cara Richardson @caramrich]

Hey, I know this guy! 👏

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.@tim_r is The Post’s new transportation and development editor
https://t.co/IT4yxn2h0f

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Donald Trump leaves the White House for the final time as 45th president of the United States.

[Cara Richardson @caramrich]

Just putting that number out there again. One year. 400,000 deaths. https://t.co/5lCsw3ZIJe

[Cara Richardson @caramrich]

Tomorrow is Inauguration Day. It's also the one-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 case arriving in the US. Let that sink in for a minute. We've been in this world a whole year. Great storytelling from my colleague @grace_hauck
https://t.co/nbW5ea8u83

[Cara Richardson @caramrich]

Later today, we will hit an outrageous number: 400,000 dead in the US.

[Cara Richardson @caramrich]

@elinoraspegren @USATODAY Congrats, Elinor! We are so lucky to have you.

[Cara Richardson @caramrich]

“The gesture itself would be an act of healing. Everybody can identify with that song.”

https://t.co/dyBzn5oN3w

[Matt Leclercq @Matt_Leclercq]

A surreal front page of @USATODAY for what was a dark day in America.

[N'dea Yancey-Bragg @NdeaYanceyBragg]

BLM Plaza is quiet and empty this morning, too. Some of the barricades put up yesterday have been taken down.

[Cara Richardson @caramrich]

@joshua_bote @USATODAY @SFGate Josh, you have so much to be proud of! Wishing you all the best in your newest endeavor. We miss you already.

[Cara Richardson @caramrich]

If you needed a boost this morning, keep watching this on repeat.

[Kate Walsh @KateWalshHHS]

Why I love my job ⁦@The_BMC⁩ ! Teams of people working to safely and equitably distribute vaccines to their front line colleagues getting cheered on by their friends celebrating the arrival of the vaccines! A great day, a great place. ❤️

[Cara Richardson @caramrich]

Santa is coming, COVID be damned. https://t.co/tvCrMvBE5K