Zach Toombs, Newsy

Zach Toombs

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Washington, DC, United States

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Past articles by Zach:

In Real Life: America’s Wild Horse Problem

Almost 100,000 wild horses and burros roam the U.S. → Read More

In Real Life: Mining For Clean Power

From a mile deep in a Chilean mine to a new lithium boomtown in California, follow the global flow of minerals that power renewable manufacturing. → Read More

How A Violent Mob Breached The Capitol

Analysis of dozens of videos taken at the storming of the U.S. Capitol building shows how the mob gained access and how far they made it inside. → Read More

Voters Forced To Travel To Cast Their Ballots

Heartwarming or concerning? Stories of dedicated voters make headlines ahead of the election. But should it be this complicated to cast your vote? → Read More

Coronavirus Diary: A Nurse Shares Her Battle With COVID-19

Jennifer Gil kept a video diary throughout her two-week fight with COVID-19. An expert breaks down each stage of her symptoms and recovery. → Read More

How 'Social Distancing' Can Slow Coronavirus

It's a vague term, but "social distancing" is a relatively simple way to fight the spread of the coronavirus. → Read More

1.4 Million Live In High-Risk Zones Near Oil And Gas Production

Researchers identify an elevated risk of cancer and birth defects for people living within 500 feet of active oil and gas production. → Read More

Student Debt Is Reshaping Lives — And The Campaign Trail

In the first episode of Newsy's "Off The Trail" series, we unpack student debt plans from 2020 candidates and talk with Elizabeth Warren on her plan. → Read More

As Hurricane Michael Recovery Begins, Thousands Are Without Power

As of Sunday, 200,000 people recovering from Hurricane Michael were still without electricity. → Read More

Young Guns (VIDEO)

A new kind of gun culture is thriving among young gun owners. In this special report, Newsy dives into an emerging frontier for firearms. → Read More

3 Crucial States (And A Lot More) To Watch On Election Night

A lot more than just the presidency is at stake, from ballot initiatives to Senate races. → Read More

Americans Aren't Learning Personal Finance Skills

U.S. students score low on financial literacy tests compared to other developed countries. → Read More

Donald Trump Says There's A 'Terrible Crime Wave.' There's Not

Since 9/11, a vast majority of Americans have falsely believed crime is surging. → Read More

Donald Trump Pushes Unity In Victory Speech

Hillary Clinton called to concede the election shortly before Trump's speech. → Read More

Donald Trump Just Won The Presidency

Donald Trump has won the presidency in a political upset few saw coming. Trump won big with white working-class voters, while losing college-educated voters and minorities by big margins. So, what's next? Article Continues Below Continue Reading → Read More

What Donald Trump's First 100 Days Could Look Like

The end of the Affordable Care Act, a new Supreme Court justice, a trade war with China and mass deportation are all part of the plan. → Read More

Donald Trump Pushes Unity In Victory Speech

Hillary Clinton called to concede the election shortly before Trump's speech. → Read More

3 Crucial States (And A Lot More) To Watch On Election Night

A lot more than just the presidency is at stake, from ballot initiatives to Senate races. → Read More

First Gentleman? First Dude? What To Call Bill Clinton If Hillary Wins

With Election Day approaching, we sat down for a very important newsroom discussion. → Read More

Social Media Deepens The Political Divide. Unfriending Makes It Worse

Americans are blocking out the friends and news sites that won't confirm their views. → Read More