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Javier, our CEO, hopes your holiday break was everything you needed it to be. It is understandable if you need a bit more time to get reacclimated this morning. He hopes 2026 brings you love, happiness, and plenty of good dogs. He is comfortable handling that last one ❤️
January 5, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Javier, our CEO, hopes your holiday break was everything you needed it to be. It is understandable if you need a bit more time to get reacclimated this morning. He hopes 2026 brings you love, happiness, and plenty of good dogs. He is comfortable handling that last one ❤️
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The alleged child care fraud scandal led to federal charges for dozens of people.
Tim Walz Drops Third-Term Bid As Minn. Governor Amid Fraud Scandal
The alleged child care fraud scandal led to federal charges for dozens of people.
www.forbes.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:55 PM
The alleged child care fraud scandal led to federal charges for dozens of people.
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Florida’s storied oyster beds in Apalachicola Bay are now open.
Drought, overharvesting, the loss of reef material and long-running water disputes had affected oyster populations.
Drought, overharvesting, the loss of reef material and long-running water disputes had affected oyster populations.
This once iconic oyster industry crashed. Soon, harvesting will begin again.
More than a decade after the once-iconic oyster began to fade in Apalachicola Bay — and five years after harvesting was shuttered completely — the storied oyster beds will open beginning Jan. 1.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Florida’s storied oyster beds in Apalachicola Bay are now open.
Drought, overharvesting, the loss of reef material and long-running water disputes had affected oyster populations.
Drought, overharvesting, the loss of reef material and long-running water disputes had affected oyster populations.
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Young boy reading book in a ruined bookshop in London devastated by an air raid - 1940
January 3, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Young boy reading book in a ruined bookshop in London devastated by an air raid - 1940
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ProPublica has found multiple cases of women with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions.
Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old mother, was told by doctors there was no emergency before preeclampsia killed her.
(Published November)
Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old mother, was told by doctors there was no emergency before preeclampsia killed her.
(Published November)
“Ticking Time Bomb”: A Pregnant Mother Kept Getting Sicker. She Died After She Couldn’t Get an Abortion in Texas.
Walker is one of several women ProPublica found with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions.
www.propublica.org
January 3, 2026 at 2:00 AM
ProPublica has found multiple cases of women with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions.
Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old mother, was told by doctors there was no emergency before preeclampsia killed her.
(Published November)
Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old mother, was told by doctors there was no emergency before preeclampsia killed her.
(Published November)
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A recent coronal mass ejection may disrupt Earth’s geomagnetic field, forecasters said.
Northern Lights Forecast: 17 States Might See Aurora Borealis Friday Amid Geomagnetic Storms
A recent coronal mass ejection may disrupt Earth’s geomagnetic field, forecasters said.
www.forbes.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:45 PM
A recent coronal mass ejection may disrupt Earth’s geomagnetic field, forecasters said.
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Ignoring urgently needed reforms in favor of fruitlessly trying to find evidence of fraud, DOGE descended on the Social Security Administration “thinking it should work like a McDonald’s,” the agency’s former acting chief told ProPublica.
This is our #4 most-read story of 2025:
This is our #4 most-read story of 2025:
The Untold Saga of What Happened When DOGE Stormed Social Security
DOGE has ignored urgently needed reforms and upgrades at the Social Security Administration, according to dozens of insiders and 15 hours of candid interviews with the former acting chief of the agenc...
www.propublica.org
January 1, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Ignoring urgently needed reforms in favor of fruitlessly trying to find evidence of fraud, DOGE descended on the Social Security Administration “thinking it should work like a McDonald’s,” the agency’s former acting chief told ProPublica.
This is our #4 most-read story of 2025:
This is our #4 most-read story of 2025:
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Republicans promised to lower the high cost of living on day one.
A year later, costs have gone up and life is more expensive.
You deserve better.
A year later, costs have gone up and life is more expensive.
You deserve better.
December 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Republicans promised to lower the high cost of living on day one.
A year later, costs have gone up and life is more expensive.
You deserve better.
A year later, costs have gone up and life is more expensive.
You deserve better.
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One officer was accused of spreading a nude photo of a woman he knew.
Another was found responsible for acts of domestic violence and sexual assault.
In spite of their disciplinary records, the Chicago Police Department promoted both of them.
With @invisible.institute
Another was found responsible for acts of domestic violence and sexual assault.
In spite of their disciplinary records, the Chicago Police Department promoted both of them.
With @invisible.institute
Chicago Promoted Two Police Officers After Investigators Found They Engaged in Sexual Misconduct
The Chicago Police Department’s promotions system allows officers’ disciplinary records to be ignored. Despite years of reform efforts, nothing has changed.
www.propublica.org
December 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
One officer was accused of spreading a nude photo of a woman he knew.
Another was found responsible for acts of domestic violence and sexual assault.
In spite of their disciplinary records, the Chicago Police Department promoted both of them.
With @invisible.institute
Another was found responsible for acts of domestic violence and sexual assault.
In spite of their disciplinary records, the Chicago Police Department promoted both of them.
With @invisible.institute
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In Albany, Georgia, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital paid an exorbitant sum to acquire its crosstown rival and became the town’s only hospital.
But as the company’s debt increased, patients suffered.
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But as the company’s debt increased, patients suffered.
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December 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In Albany, Georgia, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital paid an exorbitant sum to acquire its crosstown rival and became the town’s only hospital.
But as the company’s debt increased, patients suffered.
➡️ Read more: https://propub.li/48VvnFH
But as the company’s debt increased, patients suffered.
➡️ Read more: https://propub.li/48VvnFH
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#ICYMI: ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detailed the millions of pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the Trump administration’s cuts to an aid program.
(Published Oct. 2025)
(Published Oct. 2025)
Trump Canceled 94 Million Pounds of Food Aid. Here’s What Never Arrived.
ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detail the millions of pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the administration’s cut...
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December 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM
#ICYMI: ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detailed the millions of pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the Trump administration’s cuts to an aid program.
(Published Oct. 2025)
(Published Oct. 2025)
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One officer was accused of spreading a nude photo of a woman he knew.
Another was found responsible for acts of domestic violence and sexual assault.
In spite of their disciplinary records, the Chicago Police Department promoted both of them.
With @invisible.institute
Another was found responsible for acts of domestic violence and sexual assault.
In spite of their disciplinary records, the Chicago Police Department promoted both of them.
With @invisible.institute
Chicago Promoted Two Police Officers After Investigators Found They Engaged in Sexual Misconduct
The Chicago Police Department’s promotions system allows officers’ disciplinary records to be ignored. Despite years of reform efforts, nothing has changed.
www.propublica.org
December 8, 2025 at 4:00 AM
One officer was accused of spreading a nude photo of a woman he knew.
Another was found responsible for acts of domestic violence and sexual assault.
In spite of their disciplinary records, the Chicago Police Department promoted both of them.
With @invisible.institute
Another was found responsible for acts of domestic violence and sexual assault.
In spite of their disciplinary records, the Chicago Police Department promoted both of them.
With @invisible.institute
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Leonard Leo is a lawyer, but he's never argued a case in court. He's never held elected office.
But for years he rebuilt the American legal system, resulting in the Supreme Court's right-wing supermajority.
By @andykroll.bsky.social
(Published Oct. 2023)
But for years he rebuilt the American legal system, resulting in the Supreme Court's right-wing supermajority.
By @andykroll.bsky.social
(Published Oct. 2023)
We Don’t Talk About Leonard: The Man Behind the Right’s Supreme Court Supermajority
The inside story of how Leonard Leo built a machine that remade the American legal system — and what he plans to do next.
www.propublica.org
November 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Leonard Leo is a lawyer, but he's never argued a case in court. He's never held elected office.
But for years he rebuilt the American legal system, resulting in the Supreme Court's right-wing supermajority.
By @andykroll.bsky.social
(Published Oct. 2023)
But for years he rebuilt the American legal system, resulting in the Supreme Court's right-wing supermajority.
By @andykroll.bsky.social
(Published Oct. 2023)
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Few details about the project are known, but the movie is the latest bet by a studio that a film based on a popular toy will click with audiences.
Labubus Could Hit The Big Screen—Sony Strikes Deal To Develop Film Based On Popular Toy
Few details about the project are known, but the movie is the latest bet by a studio that a film based on a popular toy will click with audiences.
www.forbes.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Few details about the project are known, but the movie is the latest bet by a studio that a film based on a popular toy will click with audiences.
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Agents rappelled from a Black Hawk helicopter in a massive show of force. Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building.
But after the cameras were gone, federal prosecutors did not charge anyone.
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But after the cameras were gone, federal prosecutors did not charge anyone.
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social & @blockclubchi.bsky.social
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
www.propublica.org
November 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Agents rappelled from a Black Hawk helicopter in a massive show of force. Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building.
But after the cameras were gone, federal prosecutors did not charge anyone.
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social & @blockclubchi.bsky.social
But after the cameras were gone, federal prosecutors did not charge anyone.
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social & @blockclubchi.bsky.social
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Kristi Noem is a corrupt disgrace.
Resign.
Resign.
November 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Kristi Noem is a corrupt disgrace.
Resign.
Resign.
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The IRS has announced that the amount of tax-favored funds that you can sock away for retirement is increasing. In 2026, the amount most individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans will tick up $1,000 to $24,500—it was $23,500 for 2025.
Here’s How Much IRA, 401(k) And Other Retirement Contributions Limits Increase In 2026
The IRS has announced the cost‑of‑living adjustments for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2026.
www.forbes.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The IRS has announced that the amount of tax-favored funds that you can sock away for retirement is increasing. In 2026, the amount most individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans will tick up $1,000 to $24,500—it was $23,500 for 2025.
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Release the files!
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is forcing a vote to release the Epstein files. The American people deserve the truth. Trump is hiding it.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is forcing a vote to release the Epstein files. The American people deserve the truth. Trump is hiding it.
November 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Release the files!
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is forcing a vote to release the Epstein files. The American people deserve the truth. Trump is hiding it.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is forcing a vote to release the Epstein files. The American people deserve the truth. Trump is hiding it.
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Today, Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi announced that she will not seek reelection and is retiring at the end of her term.
From her time working with Harvey Milk in San Francisco to her tenure as the first female Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi is the definition of a champion for equality.
From her time working with Harvey Milk in San Francisco to her tenure as the first female Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi is the definition of a champion for equality.
November 6, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Today, Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi announced that she will not seek reelection and is retiring at the end of her term.
From her time working with Harvey Milk in San Francisco to her tenure as the first female Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi is the definition of a champion for equality.
From her time working with Harvey Milk in San Francisco to her tenure as the first female Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi is the definition of a champion for equality.
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Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative
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Australia has so much solar that it's offering everyone free electricity
Australia's extensive solar power penetration makes so much energy that the government wants to offer free electricity at peak hours.
electrek.co
November 6, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
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Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents.
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
www.propublica.org
November 1, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents.
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
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Trump says he is both the President and the Speaker of the House.
Congressional Republicans are nothing more than a rubber stamp for his extreme agenda.
You deserve better.
Congressional Republicans are nothing more than a rubber stamp for his extreme agenda.
You deserve better.
October 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Trump says he is both the President and the Speaker of the House.
Congressional Republicans are nothing more than a rubber stamp for his extreme agenda.
You deserve better.
Congressional Republicans are nothing more than a rubber stamp for his extreme agenda.
You deserve better.
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“Over 170 U.S. Citizens are being arrested. Why? Because they look like me,” Rep. Robert Garcia of California said, referencing our reporting. “Or because they are suspected to not be a U.S. citizen, or because they are suspected of crimes they have not committed.”
Joint Congressional Investigation Launched in Response to ProPublica’s Revelations on Detained Americans
Senators, House members and even a mayor expressed outrage and demanded accountability after our investigation detailed how at least 170 citizens have been held by immigration agents this year.
www.propublica.org
October 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“Over 170 U.S. Citizens are being arrested. Why? Because they look like me,” Rep. Robert Garcia of California said, referencing our reporting. “Or because they are suspected to not be a U.S. citizen, or because they are suspected of crimes they have not committed.”
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Few patients appeal a health insurance denial, but a little-known process that requires insurers and plans to seek an independent opinion can force insurers to pay for what can be lifesaving treatment.
Here’s what experts say you need to know.
Here’s what experts say you need to know.
How to Fight Your Health Insurance Denial with an External Appeal
When a health insurer refuses to pay for your treatment, you may have the right to have the denial reviewed — and potentially overturned — by an independent provider. Here are six steps experts sugges...
www.propublica.org
October 13, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Few patients appeal a health insurance denial, but a little-known process that requires insurers and plans to seek an independent opinion can force insurers to pay for what can be lifesaving treatment.
Here’s what experts say you need to know.
Here’s what experts say you need to know.
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Grand Rapids was the first city to add fluoride to drinking water. There’s even a sculpture commemorating its role in what was long seen as a public health success story.
Now, communities in Michigan and elsewhere are turning back the clock.
By @annaleighclark.bsky.social
Now, communities in Michigan and elsewhere are turning back the clock.
By @annaleighclark.bsky.social
Amid Rise of RFK Jr., Officials Waver on Drinking Water Fluoridation — Even in the State Where It Started
As federal agencies review their guidance on fluoridation and the nation’s top health official calls fluoride “industrial waste,” state and local governments are pulling back on the practice, upending...
www.propublica.org
September 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Grand Rapids was the first city to add fluoride to drinking water. There’s even a sculpture commemorating its role in what was long seen as a public health success story.
Now, communities in Michigan and elsewhere are turning back the clock.
By @annaleighclark.bsky.social
Now, communities in Michigan and elsewhere are turning back the clock.
By @annaleighclark.bsky.social