Colleen Kilday

Colleen Kilday is a technical writer and reporter based in Washington D.C. A graduate of George Mason University, her work has appeared in a variety of lifestyle and industry publications. Her previous work has covered topics in aviation, animals, health and wellbeing, and current events.

Business & Economy

1 in 5 companies founded in 2021 closed within the year—a story all too familiar in the US

Small business owners reviewing receipts.

News

First-generation students feel the impacts after the Supreme Court strikes Biden's loan forgiveness plans

Students holding signs for student loan forgiveness.

Food & Drink

Biomass fermentation is creating another option for a meatless future

Mycoprotein fillets with grilled vegetables.

Military

The US is presently involved in 15 'shadow wars': Here's where and why

U.S. Army soldiers patrol the countryside of Rumaylan (Rmeilan) in Syria's northeastern Hasakeh province on June 7, 2023.

Business & Economy

Keeping kids safe in cars: A look at booster seat safety stats

A baby in a car seat while eating a snack.

Food & Drink

7 essential nutrients your plant-based diet may be lacking (and how to get them)

A woman shopping for vegetables with a canvas bag that says I love vegan on it.

Health

COVID-19 worsened already troubling levels of physician burnout

A physician writing down medical information in their office.

Health

While Narcan can reverse opioid overdoses in the short term, these two treatments can help patients overcome addiction altogether

Hand holding a Narcan Evzio Naloxone nasal spray.

Family

Cities with the most singles 65 and over

Two senior friends laugh together while sitting at a cafe in a city.

History

From flintlock muskets to AR-15s: A history of guns in America

AR-15 semi-automatic guns are on display for sale at Action Target on June 17, 2016 in Springville, Utah.