Investigations
Why Whistleblower Protections Fail to Shield Government Employees
Despite a framework of federal laws designed to protect government employees who report waste, fraud, and abuse, an investigation into…
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Investigations
Tracing the Flow of Dark Money in State-Level Political Campaigns
An investigation into campaign finance records across twelve states has mapped the flow of undisclosed political spending that is reshaping…
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The Unregulated World of Online Gambling Platforms and Consumer Risk
The rapid expansion of online gambling platforms has outpaced regulatory frameworks in most jurisdictions, creating an environment where consumer protections…
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Investigation Reveals Widespread Data Harvesting by Free Mobile Apps
A technical investigation into 200 of the most downloaded free mobile applications has uncovered extensive data collection practices that go…
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How Private Equity Acquisitions Are Reshaping Local News Coverage
The acquisition of local newspapers by private equity firms has accelerated dramatically over the past decade, transforming the landscape of…
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Examining the Revolving Door Between Regulators and the Industries They Oversee
A comprehensive review of career trajectories for hundreds of senior regulatory officials reveals a well-worn path between government oversight roles…
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Water Quality Testing Failures Leave Rural Communities at Risk
An investigation into water quality monitoring practices across rural communities in multiple states has uncovered systemic failures in testing frequency,…
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The Rise of AI-Generated Misinformation in Election Cycles
Artificial intelligence tools capable of generating realistic text, images, audio, and video have introduced a new dimension to the misinformation…
Investigations
Inside the Growing Market for Unverified Health Supplements
The market for dietary supplements has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry operating under a regulatory framework that allows products…