Claire Thornton

Washington, D.C., United States

Express Desk Reporter at Boston Globe Media

Slouchy-chic™ journalist covering breaking news for @USATODAY. Roots in San Antonio. What would Megan Rapinoe do?

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Person falls to their death at downtown Boston office building - The Boston Globe

2 months ago | bostonglobe.com | Claire Thornton

Authorities are investigating after a person fell to their death Thursday in downtown Boston, police said. Around 7 a.m., State Police received “reports of an individual falling from an unspecified height” at 10 Park Plaza, a spokesperson said. The building is just south of Boston Common and houses multiple offices, including the state’s transportation department.
Maine Goodwill evacuated after grenade, two fuses discovered in donated box - The Boston Globe

2 months ago | bostonglobe.com | Claire Thornton

A Goodwill store in Augusta, Maine, was evacuated Tuesday after staff realized a box full of donations contained a grenade. Around 11 a.m., police responded to a report of “a suspicious box” at the Goodwill off Interstate 95, the Augusta Police Department said in a press release. “A box containing possible military grenades and/or mortars was discovered amongst the donated items,” the press release says.
We know why cats knead. But here's why humans love it so much.

2 months ago | msn.com | Claire Thornton
We've all seen a cat 'make biscuits.' Here's why humans love it so.

2 months ago | usatoday.com | Claire Thornton

Max Branch's seven pet cats turn his Brooklyn, New York, home into a biscuit-making factory every day, working hard at their jobs kneading away. Cat owners and cat lovers on Instagram and TikTok have long recognized cats' impeccable dough-working skills − specifically, how the animals press their paws into their favorite soft surfaces, appearing to knead bread or biscuits.
We've all seen a cat 'make biscuits.' Here's why humans love it so.

2 months ago | mpnnow.com | Claire Thornton

Show Caption Hide Caption Peoria cat cafe features feline friendsCustomers at River Kitty Cafe can enjoy coffee or other drinks while petting or playing with cats from Peoria County Animal Protection Services. Max Branch's seven pet cats turn his Brooklyn, New York, home into a biscuit-making factory every day, working hard at their jobs kneading away.
The purr-fect cup of coffee: An inside look at why cat cafes are on the rise

Jan 24, 2025 | usatoday.com | Claire Thornton

Since opening in 2017, Mac Tabby cat cafes in North Carolina have helped hundreds of cats find their forever home. The cafes have saved a few lucky humans too. Across the U.S., the number of cat cafes has increased over the past five years, according to Yelp, and the establishments are becoming more mainstream. After starting in Taiwan and Japan in the 1990s and early 2000s, cat cafes now play an important role in U.S. towns by fostering stray cats and adopting them out to cafe patrons.
The purr-fect cup of coffee: An inside look at why cat cafes are on the rise

Jan 24, 2025 | yahoo.com | Claire Thornton

Since opening in 2017, Mac Tabby cat cafes in North Carolina have helped hundreds of cats find their forever home. The cafes have saved a few lucky humans too. Across the U.S., the number of cat cafes has increased over the past five years, according to Yelp, and the establishments are becoming more mainstream. After starting in Taiwan and Japan in the 1990s and early 2000s, cat cafes now play an important role in U.S. towns by fostering stray cats and adopting them out to cafe patrons.
Who are the best veterinarians? USA TODAY wants to know what pet owners think

Jan 22, 2025 | msn.com | Claire Thornton
Who are the best veterinarians? USA TODAY wants to know what pet owners think

Jan 22, 2025 | usatoday.com | Claire Thornton

Later this year, USA TODAY will release our first-ever ranking of the best veterinarians in the country, and we need pet owners to tell us who should be on the list and why. USA TODAY is partnering with Statista, an independent market research and data firm to help develop a list of the best veterinarians in the country, based partly on your responses. Going to the vet can be scary and expensive, and navigating treatments can feel overwhelming.
Who are the best veterinarians in the country? Help USA TODAY rank top animal doctors

Jan 22, 2025 | usatoday.com | Claire Thornton

USA TODAY is gearing up to publish its first-ever list of the nation's best veterinarians this spring, and we're inviting medical practitioners and industry professionals to tell us who belongs in the ranking. Among all pet owners, 97% report feeling their pet is "part of the family," according to data from the Pew Research Center. People with pets also report the animals have a positive effect on their mental health.