Managing Editor/News & Gov. Ranks @usnews. Previously @usatoday fact check, @journalsentinel. Data nerd, husband, dad of 4, WI sports fan, DIYer. Proverbs 18:2.
Sheboygan, WI
Joined August 2009
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Our team at U.S. News & World Report just released a comprehensive new #bestcountries rankings. The revamped methodology incorporates 100 datasets as we move from measuring brands to measuring outcomes. Check out the data! bit.ly/2026BestCountries (1/X)
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And finally (for now), we offer 10 takeaways from our rankings -- what the data tells us about the world in 2026: usnews.com/news/best-countri…
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Don't forget this assume dataviz series: The World in 9 Charts, from our data wiz Evan Comen: usnews.com/news/best-countri…
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Then read about the intersection of tourism and political violence - and how they co-exist surprisingly often: usnews.com/news/best-countri…
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Then you can read about how Japan balances health quality and cost in a way other countries (cough, United States) struggle to: usnews.com/news/best-countri…
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Then we have some great zoom-ins, starting with this rundown on what exactly is so great about Switzerland, our No. 1 country: usnews.com/news/best-countri…
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Dig into how we built the ranking and why with our methodology: usnews.com/news/best-countri…
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Tons of great stories with this, but start here: Beyond GDP: Inside the 2026 Best Countries Rankings usnews.com/news/best-countri…
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Now there’s a #MondayNightMiracle
Late Commanders fumble sets up Swift to get those last few yards
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Data friends -- we're hiring! My team is seeking a leader for news data projects (i.e. Best States/Countries rankings) that requires deep data skills, a journalistic mindset and enthusiasm for building new things. If this sounds like you, let's talk! linkedin.com/jobs/view/43079…
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I don't write much anymore, but I made an exception today for National Fact-Checking Day (the day after April Fools, get it?)
This column grew out of friends jokingly asking who fact-checks the fact-checkers. There's a real and important answer to that!
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The USA TODAY Fact Check Team is hiring! We're seeking a full-time reporter and a part-time editor to help us debunk online misinformation. Feel free to reach out with any questions. Apply here:
REPORTER: lnkd.in/gkiQciD7
PT EDITOR: lnkd.in/gTCTwXvr
Proud of the work the USAT Fact-Check Team has done in the run-up to today's election, debunking an array of accusations, misinterpretations and flat-out lies.
Here's a rundown of our election-related checks from the last few weeks: usatoday.com/story/news/fact…
USA TODAY Fact Check is hiring! Looking for an editor and reporter to work with me on our growing misinformation team. Remote positions.
Editor: bit.ly/37092JH
Reporter: bit.ly/3iLzauw
November in WI:
*Non-vaccinated died from COVID-19 at a rate 12x higher than fully vaxed (per capita).
*Non-vaccinated were hospitalized at a rate 11x higher.
Hard to get clearer data than that.
jsonline.com/story/news/2021…
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Come work with us! The USA TODAY Fact Check Team is looking for an experienced reporter who can think and write critically, fairly and precisely. Can be based anywhere. us61e2.dayforcehcm.com/Candi…
Sorting fact from internet nonsense: Here's a roundup of fact checks our @USATODAY Fact Check Team has published so far on the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan usatoday.com/story/news/fact…
