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Mac Schneider

Mac Schneider

Former Senior Producer

    Latest articles by Mac Schneider

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    The golf ball that made golfers too goodThe golf ball that made golfers too good
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    Golf’s distance debate, explained.

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    How plastic from clothing gets into seafoodHow plastic from clothing gets into seafood
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    ... and what your laundry has to do with it.

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    El Chapo’s drug tunnels, explainedEl Chapo’s drug tunnels, explained
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    How El Chapo dug his way to the top of the drug trade.

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    Why fixing the US bail system is trickyWhy fixing the US bail system is tricky
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    Cash bail is great — if you can pay for it.

    By Mac Schneider and Madeline Marshall
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained
    The big lie Republicans are telling in the midtermsThe big lie Republicans are telling in the midterms
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    The 2018 midterm elections, explained

    Republicans say they want to protect preexisting conditions. History says otherwise.

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    The 2018 midterm elections, explained
    US voting machines are failing. Here’s why.US voting machines are failing. Here’s why.
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    The 2018 midterm elections, explained

    The greatest threat to American voting machines might not be hacking, but old age.

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    How GPS can make you a better runnerHow GPS can make you a better runner
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    With GPS, sharing your run has never been easier.

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    France produces the most World Cup players. Here’s why.France produces the most World Cup players. Here’s why.
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    French-born players are competing for national teams from Europe, Africa, and South America.

    By Mac Schneider and Sam Ellis
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    How ski warfare created biathlonHow ski warfare created biathlon
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    Skis + rifle = sport?

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    Why women’s ice hockey has a higher concussion rate than footballWhy women’s ice hockey has a higher concussion rate than football
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    When college athletes play the same sport, women report concussions more often than men.

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