Hannah Ziegler

Washington, D.C.

Education: University of Maryland, BA in Journalism, BS in Information Science

Hannah Ziegler is a reporter on The Post's breaking business news desk. She has covered financial and market news at Barron's and worked as a data reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She is a recent graduate from the University of Maryland and served as the editor in chief of The Diamondback, the university's independent student newspaper.
Latest from Hannah Ziegler

Zillow will now show climate risk data on home listings

Zillow will now show climate risk data on home listings

October 10, 2024
Charles Wyatt looks at the damage to his home on Sept. 27 near Marion, N.C.

Payment apps are soaring in popularity. Here’s what you need to know.

State laws regulating how payment apps protect stored funds vary, creating a confusing patchwork that’s compounded by customer service challenges.

October 6, 2024

The IRS is expanding its free tax filing service. Do you qualify?

The IRS launched Direct File, which allows users to submit simple tax returns directly to the government, as a pilot this past spring for a limited number of taxpayers.

October 3, 2024

Eli Lilly’s weight-loss drug no longer in shortage, FDA says

Eli Lilly’s weight-loss drug no longer in shortage, FDA says

October 2, 2024
Eli Lilly has been making the case since August that its drugs are “commercially available.” The FDA now agrees.

Lowe’s, Walmart and other retailers are helping with Helene recovery

The companies are committing millions of dollars, supplies and reinforcements to help the region dig out from the devastating hurricane.

September 30, 2024
Renee Miles of Panama City hands off bags of ice as Walmart Mobile Relief Kitchen and Ground Force Humanitarian Aid give away supplies over the weekend in Perry, Fla.

Caroline Ellison, key witness in Bankman-Fried trial, sentenced to prison

Because of her cooperation with prosecutors, the former close associate of disgraced cryptocurrency figure Sam Bankman-Fried may avoid prison, experts say.

September 24, 2024
Caroline Ellison after her sentencing in New York on Tuesday.

Nike CEO John Donahoe to step down; will be replaced by Elliott Hill

The shake-up comes amid slumping sales and aggressive competition from rivals.

September 19, 2024
The Nike swoosh logo outside a store on Fifth Avenue in New York.

More testing could have proven Starliner’s safety, stuck astronauts say

Friday was the first time the astronauts had discussed their mission since Starliner landed safely on Earth last week without them.

September 13, 2024
In this still image taken from a NASA broadcast, astronauts Suni Williams, left, and Barry “Butch” Wilmore speak to the media Friday from the International Space Station.

Weight-loss drugs change shopping habits

GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are booming among consumers. That means Americans are downsizing in fitting rooms and grocery aisles.

September 8, 2024
Amanda Hartman said she lost nearly 50 pounds on Wegovy. (Taylor Glascock for The Washington Post)

Stock markets suffer worst day since early August meltdown

The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls more than 600 points, a 1.5 percent drop for the day.

September 3, 2024
The New York Stock Exchange