Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell is a West Michigan native and with a background in journalism, data analysis, cartography and design thinking. He likes to learn new things and solve old problems whenever possible, and enjoys bicycling, spending time with his daughters, and coffee.

Articles by Matthew Russell

Split image showing two gannets touching beaks on the left and two gannets in a crowded colony raising their beaks together on the right.

Campaigners Push To End The Guga Hunt As Gannet Colony Concerns Grow

Young gannets return to Scotland’s cliffs after a winter at sea, where each breeding pair works to raise just one chick. But on Sula Sgeir, the law can still allow...

Campaigners Push To End The Guga Hunt As Gannet Colony Concerns Grow

Young gannets return to Scotland’s cliffs after a winter at sea, where each breeding pair works to raise just one chick. But on Sula Sgeir, the law can still allow...

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Former Employee Exposes Alleged Abuse Inside Pet Grooming Shop

Families brought their dogs to a grooming shop expecting care, patience, and safety. A former employee says what happened behind closed doors was painful to watch. 

Former Employee Exposes Alleged Abuse Inside Pet Grooming Shop

Families brought their dogs to a grooming shop expecting care, patience, and safety. A former employee says what happened behind closed doors was painful to watch. 

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New Book Says Ex-Prince Andrew Kicked His Dog and Left Her Whimpering

A new royal book claims Andrew Mountbatten Windsor kicked his own Labrador during a pheasant shoot at Sandringham after the dog grabbed a sausage roll. A guest reportedly confronted him...

New Book Says Ex-Prince Andrew Kicked His Dog and Left Her Whimpering

A new royal book claims Andrew Mountbatten Windsor kicked his own Labrador during a pheasant shoot at Sandringham after the dog grabbed a sausage roll. A guest reportedly confronted him...

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Predatory Claims Companies Are Draining Veterans' Hard-Earned Benefits

Disabled veterans seeking earned benefits are being targeted by companies that charge steep fees for claims help they could receive for free from accredited representatives.

Predatory Claims Companies Are Draining Veterans' Hard-Earned Benefits

Disabled veterans seeking earned benefits are being targeted by companies that charge steep fees for claims help they could receive for free from accredited representatives.

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Shadowy Sea Giant Drifts Past Coastal Surf Cam, Onlookers Have Several Theories

A rainy surf cam in Western Australia caught something large, dark, and hard to explain moving through the lineup. Some viewers saw a shark. Others saw a whale, an oarfish,...

Shadowy Sea Giant Drifts Past Coastal Surf Cam, Onlookers Have Several Theories

A rainy surf cam in Western Australia caught something large, dark, and hard to explain moving through the lineup. Some viewers saw a shark. Others saw a whale, an oarfish,...

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Veterans Blindsided By Massive Medical Bills Due To VA Billing Failures

VA relieved veterans of more than $272 million in potential medical bills after a copayment processing backlog. That decision helped. But veterans should not have to wait for one-time relief...

Veterans Blindsided By Massive Medical Bills Due To VA Billing Failures

VA relieved veterans of more than $272 million in potential medical bills after a copayment processing backlog. That decision helped. But veterans should not have to wait for one-time relief...