Charles is a senior reporter at USA TODAY, where he covers a range of topics, including mental health, dating, relationships, entertainment, beauty, fitness, social media and pop culture. His series on suicide won a National Headliner Award in 2025. He is a graduate of Georgetown University and lives in Los Angeles.
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My Recent Work
She remained a virgin until 41. She says limerence is to blame.
This is ruining so many people's dating lives. And they don't even know it.
'Vaguebooking' is everywhere. It's a distressing social media trend.
Tiger Woods allegedly had this painkiller at time of crash. What is it?
She had her ribs remodeled to look thinner. It’s a growing trend.
Denise Richards, that 'shocking' facelift and why celebs should pay attention
I spent an hour with celebrity psychic Laura Day. What she said shocked me.
USA TODAY reporter meets with Demi Moore's psychic
Taylor Frankie Paul, that horrific video and why it's OK not to watch
Gen Z never knew house parties. Gen X is shocked.
Gen Z may have found a way to fix their attention spans. It has a raunchy name.
Michael B. Jordan's big backstage moment and what you didn't see on TV
'KPop Demon Hunters' wins big at Oscars, 'Golden' moment gets cut off
Trump's granddaughter spent hundreds on luxury groceries. People are furious.
We were all rooting for Tyra Banks to apologize. Then she did this.
Britney Spears arrest, concerned fans and why what we say matters
The ‘Plus Size Park Hoppers’ share Disney tips online. The cruelty needs to stop.
She was told she had less than a year to live. This experimental treatment changed everything.
'Alpine divorce' is a viral new dating term. It's horrifying and dangerous.
Her guy friend ran her dating app profile. What happened next went viral.
There's a toxic new trend called 'ghostlighting.' It's worse than you think.
Are you especially tall or short? You're going to want to read this viral study on beauty.
Your kids might be ‘aura farming.' Should parents be concerned?
Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi and the smutification of ‘Wuthering Heights’
James Van Der Beek gets candid on cancer in final USA TODAY interview
She documented her love story online. Then the internet turned on her.
Taylor Swift, those cringey Blake Lively texts and the lesson we all can learn
Men are picking up 'attraction hobbies' to get dates. It’s not going well.
Jay Shetty coaches couples in new ‘Messy Love’ podcast. I had a front-row seat.
Dating is harder than ever. But is ‘hot take dating’ the way to go?
Kathy Griffin 'fell in love' with a 23-year-old: The truth about age gaps
Jennifer Lopez has cheeky response for why she's 'always naked' at 56
Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Erika Kirk and why the grief police need to stop
Ben Sasse expects to die. We need to talk about pancreatic cancer.
People are putting bee venom on their faces to look beautiful. Yes, really.
Rob Reiner, his son and when family tragedy strikes
It’s no longer just a 'party drug.’ Ecstasy is stronger than ever.
A 5-month-old's shocking death and why diet misinformation is so dangerous
Jennifer Garner reveals family holiday traditions, secret to healthy cooking
She made $14M doing porn on OnlyFans. She says it nearly ruined her life.
Car of the Year? We test-drove the Nissan Leaf at the LA Auto Show
The controversial new Subaru is at the LA Auto Show – and it brought dogs along
Camp Jeep transforms the LA Auto Show into a thrill ride
Oprah spotlighted people who are going 'no contact.' Should you do it this Thanksgiving?
I tried 'cuddle therapy' with live turkeys. Is my Thanksgiving ruined?
'Fish pedicures' are viral on TikTok. Dermatologists beg: Don't do it.
I went to this super touchy singles mixer. Did I fall in love?
Her tech addiction almost drove her to suicide. This saved her life.
Dating is horrific: The worst new trends, from throning to Shrekking