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Lauren Liebhaber

Lauren Liebhaber is a Senior Staff Writer for �� with a passion for covering breaking news, current events, and local journalism. Though currently based in Salem, Massachusetts, upstate New York will always be where she calls home. Lauren grew up in Clinton, attended St. Lawrence University for undergrad, and The S.I. Newhouse School Of Public Communications at Syracuse University for graduate school. Lauren spends all of her free time hanging out with her dog, a Leonberger named Yukon.

Weather

How to prepare for and recover from hurricanes

A hurricane evacuation route sign at the side of a gravel roadway.

Environment

US cities with the dirtiest air

Smoke from wildfires causes hazy conditions over San Francisco skyline on sunny day

Health

Jobs projected to grow the most in nursing—and how that compares to other health care roles

A nurse consulting a senior patient using an iPad.

Health

As more physicians approach retirement age, are we prepared for the shortfall?

Patient having consultation with doctor in office.

Social Issues

States with the highest rate of people killed by police

Police units responds to the scene of an emergency.

Government & Politics

Here are some key health policies that will and will not change with the COVID-19 public health emergency's end

Photo shows a close up of a COVID-19 test site sign standing on a public sidewalk with people walking by.

News

The US surpasses 200 mass shootings in 2023. Here's every event mapped

Pale gray map with purple triangular markers showing the locations of all mass shootings in 2023

Careers & Education

What is high-dosage tutoring?

A tutor working with two students.

Environment

The Inflation Reduction Act's rollout is bringing green jobs across the US. See the projects happening near you

President Joe Biden speaking at semiconductor manufacturing facility groundbreaking in Ohio.

News

Food insecurity is declining in the US, but for those with the least access to food, little has changed in 15 years

Person handing food donation box.