Laura J. Beatty

Join me for a crazy fish tale of unabashed sustainability and business success, with a Texas fisherman straight out of central casting, a marine biologist with a plan, and several hundred million tons of spawning biomass. My latest, at @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

YouTube video by USA TODAY Twenty years after Katrina, New Orleans' Preservation Hall is thriving | The Excerpt

Twenty years after Katrina decimated New Orleans we can see so clearly the grit, resilience and community spirit that thrives in its wake. The story of Preservation Hall through the eyes of Creative Director Ben Jaffe is a testament to the spirit of this great city. m.youtube.com/watch?v=fa3J...

Excited to share that my team at USA TODAY is one of the grantees. We're thrilled to embark on this new journey with some of the most talented journalists out there. Stay tuned!

Assassination suspect arrested after fatal attack on Minnesota lawmakers A suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of Minnesota lawmakers over the weekend. Iranian missiles struck Tel Aviv and Haifa before dawn on Monday. 'No Kings' organizers say protests drew l...

It's been 10 years since the Charleston church massacre. I joined Taylor Wilson on The Excerpt to discuss how some family members have worked to honor memories of their loved ones. Our conversation begins at seven minutes in. art19.com/shows/5-thin...

Not since Lindbergh has "America First" been our foreign policy approach. What happens to Europe if Trump actually carries out his threat to leave NATO? @cfr.org's Max Boot joined @USATODAY's The Excerpt to dig into the issues on the table at this year's NATO Summit: art19.com/shows/5-thin...

Incredible work from @mississippifreepress.org.

Is artistic expression a bedrock of our Constitution? One of President Donald Trump’s focuses during his second term is his desire to reshape the arts in America. In February, he announced that he would serve as board chair of The John F. Kennedy Center ...

Does the Constitution guarantee equal access to hope and inspiration? Its an idea our guest on @usatoday The Excerpt supports. art19.com/shows/5-thin...

NYC, it is happening here. ICE agents in plain clothes waited outside a courtroom earlier today to kidnap people. New Yorkers mobilized quickly to block them, but the NYPD, collaborating with ICE, aggressively broke it up and arrested people.

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SPECIAL | Uncharted territory: US accepts 'gift' of $400 million Qatari plane In 2018, the U.S. Air Force awarded a $3.9 billion contract to Boeing for two new Air Force One planes. For a variety of reasons, including delays tied to the need for workers with proper security cle...

Qatari PM’s ‘gift’ of a luxury 747 to Trump was accepted by DoD yesterday. Is this legal? Is it ethical? @usatoday.com’s The Excerpt gets into it with @columbiaup.bsky.social law professor Richard Briffault. Listen here: art19.com/shows/5-thin...

Time moved to 12:30 ET, sorry! Niall was out saving a dog from a kill shelter and got stuck in traffic. See you all then!

From the IAmA community on Reddit: I’ve helped save over 80,000 dogs in Thailand. AMA! Explore this post and more from the IAmA community

If you listened or watched last Sunday's @USATODAY's The Excerpt on author and dog rescuer @NiallHarbison you'll want to join our AMA with him starting at 11:30 ET. See you there! tinyurl.com/3zex67wj

In a sea of bad news heres’s a plum of good news. Niall Harbison has been rescuing street dogs In Thailand for years. His vision to end the global street dog issue is inspirational. m.youtube.com/watch?v=QA23...https://www.youtube.com/watch?

SPECIAL | Dr. Eric Topol shares a new vision for living longer and better What if the second half of life could be just as healthy, active, and fulfilling as the first? Drawing on the latest science, world-renowned cardiologist and researcher Dr. Eric Topol challenges outda...

How can you live a longer and healthier life? Dr. Eric Topol exposes the myth of "blue zones" while sharing evidence-based guidance on how to live better on @usatoday.com's The Excerpt. Listen here: art19.com/shows/5-thin...

Touched by Pope Francis: An artist, an ailing baby reflect big impact in small moments Those touched − figuratively and literally − by Pope Francis, the "People's Pope," during his only visit to the U.S. reflect on their encounter.

When I was a little girl and Pope John Paul II came to NYC, my grandmother waited in line for hours to be blessed. She also bought Pope cards and gave them to all of her grandchildren. Who was blessed by Pope Francis? www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

YouTube video by USA TODAY RFK Jr.'s impact on HHS so far has some worried | The Excerpt

RFK Jr. has indisputably had an impact since he took office. Some in the medical community are adamant that it’s been terrible for public health. We spoke with Dr. Richard Besser, former interim CDC director, to get his thoughts on @USATODAY’s The Excerpt. Watch here: youtu.be/pbAVEm_UkpI?...

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SPECIAL | As Elon Musk remakes Washington, we ask: Who is this guy anyway? If you’ve paid attention to Washington politics since the start of the new Trump administration, one name is impossible to ignore – Elon Musk. After his ventures with electric vehicles, spacecraft, an...

Unelected, unconfirmed and unrestrained, Elon Musk is reshaping the federal government in profound ways. But who is this guy anyway? @karaswisher.bsky.social, who has covered him for over 3 decades, joins @USATODAY's The Excerpt to share her insights. art19.com/shows/5-thin...

YouTube video by USA TODAY Is the US government facing a constitutional crisis? | The Excerpt

Are we in a constitutional crisis? From the Eric Adams case to the refusal of the Trump administration to resume NIH funding per a court order, we are definitely in uncharted territory. @USATODAY’s @bartjns.be breaks it all down in this special edition of The Excerpt. m.youtube.com/watch?v=BFwi...

YouTube video by USA TODAY How do you love a forest? Ethan Tapper has thoughts.

How do you show your love for forests? Forester and author Ethan Tapper has thoughts. m.youtube.com/watch?v=89Ss...

Beautiful snow last night in NYC. We got to play in it when it was newly fallen and pristine.

YouTube video by USA TODAY Astronauts on the ISS share their 'life-changing' view | The Excerpt

Aside from all the politics that is monopolizing our attention right now, my team at @usatoday.com recently aired a fantastic episode out in space, literally. Who doesnt love NASA? m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca_R...

YouTube video by USA TODAY PhD student finds lost city in Mexico jungle by accident | The Excerpt

Luke Auld-Thomas made the phenomenal discovery of a lost Mayan city. He joined me on @usatoday.com’s The Excerpt to share the wonder of Valeriana.

First post here on Blue sky! Hello X refugees!