Maria Volkova
Maria Volkova received her B.A. in Journalism and Russian literature from the University of Maryland. She has previously interned at The Moscow Times and Voice of America. She currently works as a freelancer and writes about a plethora of topics ranging from technology and science to international affairs.
Recent Work
A number of provisions in the First Step Act, signed into law by President Trump last month, are going to ... Read More
A number of provisions in the First Step Act, signed into law by President Trump last month, are going to make the lives of federally incarcerated females a little less burdensome. The bill, which passed through the... Read More
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WASHINGTON — The forced landing of a search and rescue helicopter over Kerr County, Texas, last week was mentioned during... Read More
WASHINGTON — The forced landing of a search and rescue helicopter over Kerr County, Texas, last week was mentioned during a congressional hearing Tuesday as an example of a security lapse that needs government intervention. The helicopter crew was trying... Read More
WASHINGTON — The District of Columbia is committed to providing free meals for students in need despite challenges created by... Read More
WASHINGTON — The District of Columbia is committed to providing free meals for students in need despite challenges created by recent legislation. Seven million children are predicted to lose eligibility for free school lunches due to SNAP and Medicaid cuts... Read More
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation rose last month to its highest level since February as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs push up the... Read More
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation rose last month to its highest level since February as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs push up the cost of a range of goods, including furniture, clothing, and large appliances. Consumer prices rose 2.7% in June from a... Read More
NEW YORK (AP) — Nextdoor, the social media site that aims to create connections among neighbors, is trying to shake... Read More
NEW YORK (AP) — Nextdoor, the social media site that aims to create connections among neighbors, is trying to shake off an uneven past and a nagging sense it is being underutilized. How? It is turning to professional journalists for... Read More
NEW YORK (AP) — Heavy rain swept across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Monday night, inundating sections of New... Read More
NEW YORK (AP) — Heavy rain swept across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Monday night, inundating sections of New York and New Jersey with flash flooding that stranded vehicles in roadways, closed subway lines and led to a declaration... Read More
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump traveled to Pittsburgh on Tuesday to tout tens of billions of dollars of energy and... Read More
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump traveled to Pittsburgh on Tuesday to tout tens of billions of dollars of energy and technology investments at Pennsylvania's inaugural Energy and Innovation Summit. “This is a really triumphant day for the people of the... Read More
