Anna Skinner
Senior Writer, General Assignment
Anna Skinner is a Newsweek senior reporter based in Indianapolis. Her focus is reporting on the climate, environment and weather but she also reports on other topics for the National News Team. She has covered climate change and natural disasters extensively. Anna joined Newsweek in 2022 from Current Publishing, a local weekly central Indiana newspaper where she worked as a managing editor. She was a 2021 finalist for the Indy's Best & Brightest award in the media, entertainment and sports category. You can get in touch with Anna by emailing a.skinner@newsweek.com. Languages: English.
Taiwan scrambles to secure sunken cargo ship before Typhoon Doksuri hits
The ship sunk on July 20 and now 1,300 shipping containers are floating throughout the harbor.
$2 million home lost after waves take out key coastal barrier
Waves pummeled the Nantucket beach and ate away 35 feet of dunes in the last eight months.
Video shows land disappear as Lake Powell's water levels rise
Lake Powell has risen almost 60 feet since May after reaching drastically low water levels last summer.
How shark habits can help predict hurricanes
The way a shark responds to an approaching hurricane depends on the species, and experts are using the data to help predict hurricanes.
Lake Mead is still rising, could it reach 2021 levels?
As of Monday, Lake Mead was still seven feet below 2021 water levels.
Is Lake Mead's ominous bathtub ring disappearing?
Calcium carbonate deposits bleach the rocks as Lake Mead and show the severity of a decades-long drought.
Idaho murder update: Bryan Kohberger may release new details about alibi
Monday is the deadline for Kohberger's legal team to file an alibi.
Building nearly disappears as Pine Flat Lake water levels rise
Water has submerged the parking lot and a bathroom building near the lake.
Cornel West's chance of ruining Biden's reelection, according to polls
West appears to have little chance of securing the presidency, but he could skew the election in Donald Trump's favor.
Clarence Thomas attacks spark tense exchange in Senate hearing
Nearly three hours of discussion on Thursday preceded a vote on the Supreme Court ethics bill that passed the Democrat-controlled Senate Judiciary Committee.
How the heat wave is changing Lake Mead's water levels
One water expert said that Lake Mead's evaporation rate has doubled during the heat wave.
Lake Powell's rising waters leave horses trapped on isolated beach
Their rescue was a collaborative effort by the National Park Service, the Navajo Nation, Kanab Veterinary Hospital and Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
Carlee Russell researched Amber Alerts before disappearance
Russell made several concerning internet searches in the days leading up to her disappearance.
Jason Aldean's wife speaks out about "Small Town" song: "Never apologize"
Brittany Aldean, who has a history of making controversial comments, publicly supported her husband on Instagram.
Judge issues scathing rebuke of Trump's request for new trial
In May, a Manhattan jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation and ordered to pay E. Jean Carroll $5 million in damages.
Tupac Shakur murder update: Police search home amid ongoing investigation
The "Hail Mary" rapper was killed in a drive-by shooting in 1996, and his case has remained unsolved for nearly 27 years.
Company defaults on $212 million loan after CEO warns of economic "suicide"
Economists have warned of a commercial real estate crash, and the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates twice more this year.
Carlee Russell's parents say kidnapper is still out there
Mass speculation about Russell's disappearance has spread on social media after she returned home Saturday night.
Carlee Russell update: Police make decision about reward money
Some donations have already been returned, further muddling the Carlee Russell case and what happened to the woman during the 48 hours she was missing.
Can Texas power grid handle massive heat wave? What we know
Forecasters say that some parts of Texas can expect to battle triple-digit temperatures for at least the next 10 days.
Timelapse shows Lake Powell's water level rise
Lake Powell's water levels have started to level off, but the reservoir is still in much better shape than a few months ago, according to a timelapse.
Gilgo Beach murders show killer was insecure about his "masculinity"
Rex Heuermann was arrested Thursday night in connection to four murders that took place more than 10 years ago.
Kids were told not to visit Rex Heuermann's house on Halloween: Neighbor
A neighbor who lived close to Heuermann told Newsweek that Heuermann was "not a very nice person" and children were advised to stay away from his house.
Gilgo murder suspect Rex Heuermann was "very quiet," neighbor says
A neighbor who lived next to Heuermann told Newsweek that the only interaction with him was when they encountered him washing his car or doing woodwork.
Who is Rex Heuermann? Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect arrested
Heuermann was arrested Thursday night after police investigated 11 unsolved murders for years.
Florida insurance crisis sparks fears for housing market
Farmers Insurance was the fourth major insurer to discontinue new coverage in Florida.
"Sound of Freedom" outrage puts spotlight on AMC CEO's Clinton ties
Conspiracy theories about AMC Theatres and "Sound of Freedom" have abounded on social media.
Lake Powell water levels threatened by heat wave
Until recently, the water levels at the lake that spreads from Utah to Arizona had been steadily rising.
Capitol rioter's major court victory is a rare one
The rioter, a professional actor, represented himself in court.
Have Lake Mead water levels stopped rising? What we know
The lake's levels have recovered slightly after above-average snowfall supplemented the reservoir with snowpack melt.
