Sarah Sicard

New York

Editor and Journalist at Inc.

layabout journalist | NYU MA American politics | @inc formerly @militarytimes @taskandpurpose @defense_news

Articles

We Don’t Know What Causes Autism, but This Company Knows How to Treat It

6 days ago | inc.com | Sarah Sicard

On April 16, Health and Human Services secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made some scientifically unfounded comments about the cause of autism, calling rising autism rates an epidemic. He went on to paint a bleak picture of the life of autistic persons. “These are kids who will never pay taxes. They’ll never hold a job. They’ll never play baseball. They’ll never write a poem. They’ll never go out on a date. Many of them will never use a toilet unassisted,” he said.
Are We Living Through a Golden Age of War Movies?

1 week ago | t.ly | Sarah Sicard

In the last 15 years, we have been blessed to see the rise of a new golden age of war movies. Hollywood has delivered some of the most gripping, gut-wrenching war films in decades, from boots-on-the-ground realism to historical epics oozing with nostalgia.
Are We Living Through a Golden Age of War Movies?

1 week ago | military.com | Sarah Sicard

In the last 15 years, we have been blessed to see the rise of a new golden age of war movies. Hollywood has delivered some of the most gripping, gut-wrenching war films in decades, from boots-on-the-ground realism to historical epics oozing with nostalgia.
How Advancements in AI Have Shaped U.S. Military Strategy

2 weeks ago | inc.com | Sarah Sicard

The cost of war can be measured in myriad ways. Dollars—and years—spent fighting, and, of course, lives lost. That human cost makes the use of artificial intelligence and unmanned battle technology—like drones—a reasonable strategy to explore.
How Innovations in Helicopter Technology Could Save Lives

3 weeks ago | inc.com | Sarah Sicard

NASA and GoAERO are teaming up to give more than $2 million in prizes to innovators. BY SARAH SICARD, EDITOR, INC. @THESARAHSICARDAPR 2, 2025Helicopter pioneer Igor Sikorsky once said, “The helicopter approaches closer than any other (vehicle) to fulfillment of mankind’s ancient dream of the flying horse and the magic carpet.” Indeed—the rotorcraft has a unique ability to transport cargo and people to otherwise impossible-to-reach places.
Federal Dollars Fueling D.C.’s Dynamic AI Development

3 weeks ago | inc.com | Sarah Sicard

The Washington, D.C., metro area has seen a surge in the artificial intelligence and cybersecurity sectors, driven by both private investment and the continued expansion of the federal budget. In fact, the Mid-Atlantic region had the fourth-highest AI job postings in the country during January-February 2025, at 8.5 percent of the national total. There was a rapid acceleration of federal spending on AI during the Biden era. However, his administration was seen as a tough regulator.
How Tiny Homes Could Solve a Big Problem for LA

3 weeks ago | inc.com | Sarah Sicard

In the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires, thousands have been left in the lurch between hotels and having their homes rebuilt. In the meantime, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have reportedly emerged as a shorter-term solution as they await the reconstruction of their primary houses. These ADUs might be more than just a temporary place for displaced homeowners to hang their hats.
How Waffle House Stays Open During Extreme Weather

4 weeks ago | inc.com | Sarah Sicard

The diner chain, founded by two WWII veterans, is famous for its resilience. BY SARAH SICARD, EDITOR, INC. @THESARAHSICARDMAR 26, 2025A Waffle House restaurant sits in front of a submerged road after Hurricane Florence hit in Kinston, North Carolina. Photo: Getty ImagesIn the 1950s, Joe Rogers Sr. and Tom Forkner were neighbors in Avondale Estates, Georgia.
Just Dance: How the Founder of Jazzercise Started a Revolution

1 month ago | businessandamerica.com | Sarah Sicard

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Just Dance: How the Founder of Jazzercise Started a Revolution

1 month ago | inc.com | Sarah Sicard

The Godfather of Soul—James Brown—once said, “Get up off of that thing. Dance and you’ll feel better.” And although that sentiment is more about the mindset adjustment felt when you lose yourself on the dance floor, people who dance as a form of exercise also prove to feel better physically. However, moving feet to a beat wasn’t always accessible as a form of working out.