Stories by Rachel Treisman

Rachel Treisman

Reporter, General Assignment

Shrey Parikh, 14, wins the Scripps Spelling Bee after a nail-biting 'spell-off'
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.
Transportation Secretary Duffy filmed a reality show, funded by firms he regulates
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
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
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
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
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
Sidebar promoSidebar promoSidebar promo