Colorado Marijuana Vape Recall Amidst Methylene Chloride Contamination Exposes Critical Regulatory Lapses and Lingering Public Safety Concerns

A prominent Colorado-based manufacturer of popular marijuana vape products, StayCon, initiated a voluntary recall last week after detecting contamination by methylene chloride, a chemical widely recognized by the Environmental Protection…

The Shadow Epidemic: Unregulated Raw Milk Blamed for Life-Threatening E. coli Outbreaks in California.

Last year, confined to the sterile, harrowing environment of a pediatric intensive care unit, Emily Marris desperately scrolled through her phone. Her 17-month-old daughter, Brooklyn, lay nearby, her fragile life…

Unveiling a Stalled Bribery Probe: Allegations Link Senator Susan Collins to Illicit Campaign Donations and Defense Contracts

A groundbreaking investigation by ProPublica has brought to light a previously undisclosed federal bribery probe that, as of late 2024, possessed sufficient evidence to potentially implicate top lawmakers, including Senator…

Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath’s Covert Push for Unproven AI Learning Tool Sparks Controversy Amidst Transparency Concerns

A quietly initiated endeavor to integrate an artificial intelligence educational tool into Texas public schools began approximately a year ago, spearheaded by the state’s top education official, Commissioner Mike Morath.…

Oregon Housing Chief Faces Scrutiny Over Undisclosed Spousal Business Ties Amidst Multi-Billion Dollar Funding Allocation

Andrea Bell, the director of Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), an agency responsible for distributing billions in taxpayer money to address the state’s critical housing crisis, is facing intense…

Quiz: Where Could You Open a Private School? — ProPublica

The American educational landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by a burgeoning number of private schools across the nation. This proliferation, often fueled by an unprecedented influx of public…

Unmasking the Regulatory Void: ProPublica’s Undercover Investigation Reveals Startling Ease of Opening Private Schools.

A groundbreaking investigative project by ProPublica, in collaboration with local journalists across three states, has exposed a disconcerting lack of regulatory oversight in the establishment of private and microschools, revealing…

Idaho’s Faith Healing Loophole: A Decade of Preventable Child Deaths and the Unseen Toll

In the quiet, rural landscape of Idaho, a deeply rooted religious exemption has paved the way for a tragic pattern of preventable child deaths, shielding parents from legal accountability while…

Investigation Reveals How Major Online Sports Betting Platforms May Fuel Problem Gambling Despite "Responsible Gaming" Claims

A ten-week investigative experiment by a ProPublica reporter has cast significant doubt on the efficacy of "responsible gaming" safeguards employed by leading online sports betting platforms, particularly DraftKings. The investigation,…

Tennessee Lawmakers Demand Urgent Answers on Juvenile Justice Facility Safety and Oversight Amidst Alarming Abuse Allegations

Four Democratic state lawmakers in Tennessee have formally escalated concerns regarding the safety, oversight, and operational integrity of the state’s juvenile justice facilities, sending a scathing letter to the Department…