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investigations

Predictions and rules: How an online betting site caught the attention of regulators

June 27, 2026

For years, prediction markets operated quietly in the background, but now one big player has stepped into the spotlight. Polymarket lets people bet on real-world events, especially politics, which has drawn more users recently. This surge in interest hasn’t gone unnoticed—regulators are now asking t

crime

Bribes, Arrests and Police Scandal Shake New York City

June 25, 2026

Frank Carone, who once ran the office of former Mayor Eric Adams, was taken into custody early Monday after federal agents seized his house. Investigators say he accepted money routed through his brother, Anthony Carone, linked to a contract that turned a hotel into a homeless shelter. The same br

education

Maryland Schools Under Fire Over Gender Rules

June 25, 2026

The U. S. Department of Education has opened investigations into the Maryland State Department of Education and several local school districts, claiming that their policies give boys the right to use girls’ restrooms, locker rooms and sports teams. The probes were announced on the anniversary of Tit

entertainment

Exploring Boston’s Dark Side Through a Retired Detective’s Eyes

June 19, 2026

Boston’s mix of history and mystery draws visitors every year, but one tour digs into the city’s shadowy past instead of its famous landmarks. A former homicide investigator now guides curious travelers through the underbelly of Boston’s crime history, where real events and unsettling details collid

politics

Will House Democrats push for Trump investigations if they win control?

June 8, 2026

If Democrats take over the House, they plan to dig into actions taken by Trump’s administration. This isn’t just about pointing fingers—it’s about following through on oversight duties Congress has avoided for over a year. Rep. Jared Huffman says investigations won’t wait, even if Trump leaves offic

politics

Georgia’s Political Storm: What Abrams’ Subpoena Means for Fair Elections

May 13, 2026

Georgia’s political scene is heating up again, this time with a major legal twist. A state Senate committee has just sent out subpoenas for Stacey Abrams and two top leaders from the New Georgia Project, a group Abrams started back in 2013. Their job? To explain their roles in a big campaign finance

technology

How Tech Helps Track Hidden Online Crimes

May 10, 2026

Investigators trying to stop the spread of illegal material face a tough challenge online. The dark web hides activity behind layers of encryption, making it hard to find and track harmful content. A recent project tested ways to pull useful search terms from dark web pages linked to child exploitat

crime

New Court Moves and Cold‑Case Clues Shake Up True Crime Stories

May 9, 2026

"Judge Tyler Robinson has just issued a series of decisions that could change the outcome of a high‑profile shooting case involving political activist Charlie Kirk. The rulings touch on evidence handling and witness testimony, raising questions about how the trial will proceed. Meanwhile, a forme

technology

How Undercover Tech Journalism Exposed Meta’s Harmful Practices

May 5, 2026

Reuters recently earned a Pulitzer Prize for uncovering how Meta’s platforms—Facebook and Instagram—profited from risky AI chatbots and shady ads. Their investigation relied on leaked internal documents and clever undercover methods, like creating fake user profiles to test the platforms’ hidden fea

science

Mystery Around a Scientist Who Said She Was In Danger

April 18, 2026

A 34‑year‑old scientist who helped start a lab that studies anti‑gravity was found dead in Huntsville, Alabama, on June 11, 2022. Police said the death was a self‑shot. They have not shared any details about how they reached that conclusion. Before she died, the woman publicly warned that her life