Reposted by Andrea RiquierMark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 01/06/2026It takes strength to look the person who could fire you in the eye and tell them that both they and their boss are giant pieces of trash. You usually don't win, but you definitely leave a mark, and you write your place in history. That's what Scott Pelley did today. 331665324
Andrea Riquier @riquier.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Anyone know an older American (boomer, ideally), who is helping their adult children or grandchildren financially? Or someone who is accepting such help from their parents/grandparents? Hit me up please! ❤️ (and enjoy this little video in the meantime!🤣) 032
Andrea Riquier @riquier.bsky.social · 28/04/2026I'm trying to do better about posting my work here! Now up from me, another manifestation of the housing affordability crisis: escrow shortages.usatoday.comHousing costs are through the roof. Escrow shortages are one symptomAs homeownership costs like insurance and taxes jump, more owners have escrow account shortages, even as many struggle with the basic cost of living. 131
Reposted by Andrea RiquierWeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 07/04/2026This is Jack. He was given a pair of overalls today. Doesn’t mind wearing them, but wants to be clear he will not be performing any manual labor. 12/10 (IG: jeffthebasset) 1226643518
Reposted by Andrea RiquierMichael Derby @michaelsderby.bsky.social · 15/04/2026The thing about Trump still threatening to fire Powell and still pushing the DoJ to go after the Fed is that the man could have his guy, Warsh, in charge of the central bank next month if he just chilled out. Instead, zero clarity when Warsh is confirmed amid broader Fed leadership uncertainty. 24711
Andrea Riquier @riquier.bsky.social · 27/01/2026I wrote about the "TACO" trade and sovereign bond vigilantism. 🌮💰 www.usatoday.com/story/money/...usatoday.comWhy one market 'remains undefeated' on Trump 'TACO' tradeLast week, President Donald Trump again floated far-reaching foreign policy, then changed course when investors react. What to know about the bond market. 000
Andrea Riquier @riquier.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Previously suggested in this CJR opinion piece: www.cjr.org/opinion/wald...cjr.orgJeff Bezos Should Donate the Washington Post to a CharityHis conflicts of interests are insurmountable. He can take a heroic path to strengthen journalism. 100
Andrea Riquier @riquier.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Wine dog moms bringing up the rear (because you can only get basset hounds to walk as fast as they damn well please) 010
Andrea Riquier @riquier.bsky.social · 23/10/2025I wrote about the dispute be Fidelity Investments and a newish fintech called Pontera. It raises tons of interesting issues about what happens when we leave ordinary Americans at the mercy of the financial services industry for their golden years. #retirement www.usatoday.com/story/money/...usatoday.comFidelity faces off against fintech in battle over 401(k) accessAmerica's 401(k) system leaves consumers at the mercy of financial services companies. One small upstart is tackling a giant incumbent over access. 042
Reposted by Andrea RiquierJay Rosen @jayrosen.bsky.social · 11/07/2025People might not know about the extreme level of worry that journalists live with after their story has been published or broadcast. The fear that they got something wrong literally keeps them up at night. Obsessively. Now imagine what it will be like as newsrooms thin out and more errors are made. 1427144
Andrea Riquier @riquier.bsky.social · 24/09/2025From my talented colleague @dinahvp.bsky.social, a smart synthesis that sums up the sharp contrasts here in New York this week. 🌎⛽usatoday.comTrump pans climate change, touts his energy agenda in UN speechPresident Donald Trump continued to cast doubts on climate change and global warming in UN speech, touting his push to expand fossil fuels. 010
Reposted by Andrea RiquierThe Sunday Long Read @thesundaylongread.bsky.social · 18/08/2025Check out this week's SLR featuring @riquier.bsky.social, @danwetzel.bsky.social, @jeffhorwitz.bsky.social, @dhruvkhullar.bsky.social, @charlottetklein.bsky.social, @epcalabro.bsky.social & more mailchi.mp/sundaylongre...mailchi.mpThe Sunday Long Read: Worm Hunters, Missing Journalist, DoodlemaniaThe week's best journalism. Every Sunday. 123
Reposted by Andrea RiquierEduardo Cuevas @cuevasreports.bsky.social · 22/08/2025The Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City is an American problem. @riquier.bsky.social reports on the crisis for cities, housing, health and climate for @usatoday.com: #news #scienceusatoday.comLegionnaires' disease is spreading thanks to a perfect storm of conditionsLegionnaires' disease has killed at least five in New York and sickened many more, but its risk factors are widespread and growing across the US. 011
Reposted by Andrea RiquierUSA TODAY @usatoday.com · 08/08/2025Saul Blair has devoted years of his life to reclaiming family land purchased by his great-grandfather in the years after slavery.bit.lyThe heir's property: one man's journey to reclaim family land in the American SouthSaul Blair has devoted years of his life to reclaiming family land purchased by his great-grandfather in the years after slavery. 0166
Reposted by Andrea RiquierEllen Chang @ellenychang.bsky.social · 12/11/2024Here is the journalists of color starter pack. go.bsky.app/BmnETn7go.bsky.appJournalists of Color Starter packJoin the conversation 30257107
Reposted by Andrea RiquierDebbie Carlson @debbiecarlson.bsky.social · 01/07/2025A great read from @riquier.bsky.social about her first journalism job and her suggestions for new journalists. Love the photo! @ryanbeckwith.bsky.social My First Byline: Andrea Riquier - by Ryan Teague Beckwith share.google/EaYAGhCrnZ22...share.googleMy First Byline: Andrea RiquierReporter, USA Today 255
Andrea Riquier @riquier.bsky.social · 13/04/2025"that crazy Mexican lady" - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" Laloosh 000
Andrea Riquier @riquier.bsky.social · 12/04/2025I wrote about the #BondMarket rout.usatoday.comThe bond market sell-off is more worrisome than the one in stocks. Here's what to know.Bonds have been selling off over the past few days, signaling deep fissures in the economy and financial markets. 032
Reposted by Andrea RiquierJoGo @mywitsend.bsky.social · 08/04/2025It’s the stupid, economy. 120116222077
Andrea Riquier @riquier.bsky.social · 08/04/2025My latest on big changes in the #housingmarket / #realestate. Are the so-called "Clear Cooperation" updates from the National Association of Realtors actually in the best interests of buyers and sellers? Roughly 50 comments on my LinkedIn feed would beg to differ. 🏡usatoday.comAs new real estate listings rules take effect, will buyers and sellers benefit?A new policy that purports to offer more options for homeowners to list their properties for sale may be a step back for the housing market. 030
Reposted by Andrea RiquierBruno J. Navarro @brunojnavarro.bsky.social · 20/03/2025People’s expectations about price changes can shape decisions on what, when, and how much to consume in the present, and the research suggests it may echo for decades upon decades. — @riquier.bsky.socialchicagobooth.eduInflation Affects Behavior Decades after Prices Have StabilizedHyperinflation in 1920s Germany set off ripples that persist a century later. 166
Reposted by Andrea RiquierAsher Langton @asherlangton.bsky.social · 16/03/2025I will send $50 to the first reporter who asks Mike Johnson to explain what an algorithm is. 4685584
Reposted by Andrea RiquierNBER @nber.org · 09/03/2025Renters in more regulated counties experienced higher housing expense inflation, greater financial difficulty paying bills, and increased purchase of low-cost beers, from Virat Agrawal, Richard K. Green, Neeraj Sood, and @cwhaley.bsky.social www.nber.org/papers/w33534 072
Andrea Riquier @riquier.bsky.social · 10/03/2025I haven't been posting my work here enough. Let's change that! Amanda Thompson's story is inspiring and possibly impactful. Please enjoy my profile! #housing #CherokeeNation #tinyhomesusatoday.comOne woman's journey to solve the housing crisis with empathy, love, and Cherokee heritageAmanda Thompson, a native Cherokee, has a plan to solve the housing crisis in Tulsa and beyond with factory-built small homes 020
Andrea Riquier @riquier.bsky.social · 07/03/2025gorgeous! yet in a nature-is-so-mysterious kind of way! 110
Reposted by Andrea RiquierKatie Martin @katie0martin.ft.com · 01/03/2025I barely even know what to say about the Drugs Olympics, but the list of backers, including "philosopher-king" Peter Thiel, is quite something. Personally I'm in favour of idiots detonating their hearts on live TV if they really want to - on.ft.com/4bjGSq1 13427
Reposted by Andrea RiquierHarvard Joint Center for Housing Studies @harvard-jchs.bsky.social · 28/02/2025In the midst of a housing crisis, having HUD operating at 100% is crucial. “Housing is unaffordable for everyone at just about every income level... We would hope the federal government would be doing more, not less.” @chapadotorg.bsky.social @riquier.bsky.social www.usatoday.com/story/money/...usatoday.comHUD cuts, layoffs will 'devastate' communities, worsen housing crisis, observers sayHUD staff and budget are already stretched too thin, and more will exacerbate a national housing crisis, observers say. 02513
Andrea Riquier @riquier.bsky.social · 28/02/2025The Ohio #housing agency that spoke to me for this story found out late last night that #HUD had cancelled all their contracts. They'll be out of business, and the communities they've served for years will be SOL. Elections, consequences. 031
Reposted by Andrea RiquierEduardo Cuevas @cuevasreports.bsky.social · 27/02/2025With the #measlesoutbreak in Texas, I’m looking to speak with physicians about measles and other “historic” diseases resurfacing. Younger docs, have you seen measles before (or trained for it)? Older docs, when was your last case? #health #academicsky #sciencebsky #MDsky #medsky @usatoday.comusatoday.comTexas measles outbreak: Here’s why it’s not going away anytime soonNow 124 people infected in West Texas, nine more in New Mexico and outbreak 'still has a lot of energy and steam behind it.' 31517
Andrea Riquier @riquier.bsky.social · 27/02/2025I wrote about what potential #HUD budget cuts and layoffs will mean for #housing programs around the country. With thanks to Mayor @melaniekebler.bsky.social, @mollygoodman.bsky.social , and others. #HousingCrisisusatoday.comHUD cuts, layoffs will "devastate" communities, worsen housing crisis, observers sayHUD staff and budget are already stretched too thin, and more will exacerbate a national housing crisis, observers say 15217