Kevin Brooks
Journalist & Contributor
Transportation Policy Correspondent covering aviation, rail safety, and public transit funding.
Latest Reporting
'Everest Man' and 'Mountain Queen' Break Own Records Scaling World's Tallest Peak
Kami Rita Sherpa and Lakpa Sherpa have set new records for the most summits of Mount Everest, with Kami Rita reaching the top for the 32nd time and Lakpa for the 11th time.
New York Magazine Review of Ross Barkan's Work Under Scrutiny Amid Plagiarism Allegations
New York Magazine is investigating Ross Barkan, a high-profile writer, over allegations of plagiarism in his forthcoming book about New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Utah Mom Charged in Husband's Death, Writes Children's Book on Grief
A Utah mother, Kouri Richins, has been charged in the death of her husband, Eric, and has written a children's book to help her sons cope with the loss.
Trump Administration Withholds $1.3 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California
Vice President JD Vance cites lack of effort to combat Medicaid fraud - a move that has left California scrambling to find an alternative solution.
The Nancy Guthrie Investigation: A DNA Strand and a Doorbell Video Hang in the Balance
As the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance reaches its 100th day, a single strand of DNA and an eerie doorbell video remain the only leads in a case that has left authorities and the public alike searching for answers.
Finishing School: Wisdom to Be Gleaned from Great Commencement Addresses
As graduation season approaches, we reflect on the wisdom to be gleaned from great commencement addresses.
Feds Arrest Tourist Accused of Hurling Rock at Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal
A tourist's reckless act has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the safety of Hawaii's endangered marine life.
Cartel Leader 'The Gardener' Hit with U.S. Charges After Dramatic Capture
Jalisco cartel boss Audias Flores Silva was arrested in an operation by Mexican Navy special forces based on information provided by U.S. agencies.
China and U.S. Agree Hormuz Shouldn't be 'Militarized': A Diplomatic Breakthrough in the Middle East?
In a significant development, China and the United States have reached a consensus on the importance of de-escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway in the Middle East.
Is the U.S. Slipping into 'Competitive Authoritarianism'?
Some scholars argue that the U.S. is no longer a liberal democracy, but rather a form of 'competitive authoritarianism.'