The latest headlines in a world of politics, culture and sports. A Harvard professor fights the White House over canceled grants, and the Washington Commanders change their name over objections from Indigenous people and others. A looming tariff on coffee sends shockwaves through the industry. The state Legislature is considering a bill package to ban the most toxic ingredients in everyday cosmetics. And a woman works two jobs to keep her sister on lifesaving medications.
Many writers spend hours crafting their article, but slap an afterthought on the end of it: the headline. It’s the one thing that can make or break a story online, and often determines whether readers will click through to read it. Here’s how to write a headline that will stand out.