Stories by Rachel Treisman
Rachel Treisman
Reporter, General Assignment
By Rachel Treisman
Shrey Parikh, 14, wins the Scripps Spelling Bee after a nail-biting 'spell-off'
Rachel Treisman | May 29, 2026, 4:58 AM UTC
This is the 101st year of the national spelling competition, and the third time it's been decided by a rapid-fire "spell-off" since the practice was introduced in 2021.

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Why the French Open is named after Roland Garros, who didn't play tennisRachel Treisman | May 26, 2026, 6:08 PM UTC

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Trump's towering arch clears another federal hurdle, despite public pushbackRachel Treisman | May 21, 2026, 8:49 PM UTC

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After the Kars4Kids ad is banned in California, we check in on nostalgic jingles pastRachel Treisman | May 20, 2026, 6:08 PM UTC

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Shakira returns to official World Cup song duty, this time with Burna BoyRachel Treisman | May 15, 2026, 7:22 PM UTC

Transportation Secretary Duffy filmed a reality show, funded by firms he regulates
Secretary Duffy, his wife and nine kids took a "Great American Road Trip" to celebrate America's 250th. They say no taxpayers funded the project. But a nonprofit with transport-related sponsors did.
Rachel Treisman | May 12, 2026, 4:11 PM UTC

Canvas is back online, but questions — and final exam disruptions — linger
Some schools are warning users not to log back into Canvas yet, after a ransomware group claimed credit for a data breach. Half of North America's higher education institutions use the platform.
Rachel Treisman | May 8, 2026, 6:09 PM UTC

A judge unsealed Epstein's purported 2019 suicide note. More documents could follow
At the request of the New York Times, a judge unsealed a goodbye note that Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate says he found after the convicted sex offender's first suicide attempt in July 2019.
Rachel Treisman | May 7, 2026, 6:56 PM UTC

Secretary Howard Lutnick is questioned by House lawmakers over his Epstein ties
Lutnick said last year that he cut ties with Epstein, his former neighbor, in 2005. But the Epstein files indicate that the two kept in contact, including for a 2012 lunch on Epstein's private island.
Vanessa Romo, Rachel Treisman | May 7, 2026, 2:24 AM UTC

The Iran war sent jet fuel prices sky-high. Here's what air travelers should know
Fuel is airlines' second-largest expense, and getting even costlier due to the U.S. war with Iran. Airlines are looking for ways to cope, starting by hiking checked baggage fees for most fliers.
Rachel Treisman | May 5, 2026, 6:33 PM UTC




