If oncoming headlights make you squint, you’re not alone
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
More from Michelle →Reporter · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM · 1 min read
Ever ride in the car at night and have to squint at a wall of blinding light coming toward you? You are not imagining it—headlights have steadily increased in intensity and visual harshness over the past decade, according to automotive reporting by The Washington Post.