Texas Officials Invited the Rigging of the State Lottery
(nytimes.com)
In 2023, professional bettors in Europe were trying to find an American partner to help pull off an audacious plan to buy up virtually every ticket ahead of just the right lottery draw in the United States.
In 2023, professional bettors in Europe were trying to find an American partner to help pull off an audacious plan to buy up virtually every ticket ahead of just the right lottery draw in the United States.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Faces 'Insider Trading' Probe
(newsweek.com)
Democrats are calling for an investigation into Marjorie Taylor Greene's purchase of stocks during the recent market dip following President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping global tariffs on April 2.
Democrats are calling for an investigation into Marjorie Taylor Greene's purchase of stocks during the recent market dip following President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping global tariffs on April 2.
Trump Admin Faces 'Insider Trading' Investigation
(newsweek.com)
Senator Adam Schiff has said Democrats in Congress will begin probing President Donald Trump's administration for insider trading following the recent volatility in the markets caused by his shifting tariffs.
Senator Adam Schiff has said Democrats in Congress will begin probing President Donald Trump's administration for insider trading following the recent volatility in the markets caused by his shifting tariffs.
Cyber Forensic Expert in 2k Cases Faces FBI Probe
(krebsonsecurity.com)
A Minnesota cybersecurity and computer forensics expert whose testimony has featured in thousands of courtroom trials over the past 30 years is facing questions about his credentials and an inquiry from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Legal experts say the inquiry could be grounds to reopen a number of adjudicated cases in which the expert’s testimony may have been pivotal.
A Minnesota cybersecurity and computer forensics expert whose testimony has featured in thousands of courtroom trials over the past 30 years is facing questions about his credentials and an inquiry from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Legal experts say the inquiry could be grounds to reopen a number of adjudicated cases in which the expert’s testimony may have been pivotal.
Bitcoin's God. Years of studying Satoshi led me to a new prime suspect
(nymag.com)
If Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous inventor of bitcoin, was who I believed him to be, he was not going to acknowledge it. He probably wouldn’t talk to me. And seeing him was going to mean sitting on a plane for 20 hours and driving another eight. But I needed to try to have a conversation with him, and it had to be face-to-face.
If Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous inventor of bitcoin, was who I believed him to be, he was not going to acknowledge it. He probably wouldn’t talk to me. And seeing him was going to mean sitting on a plane for 20 hours and driving another eight. But I needed to try to have a conversation with him, and it had to be face-to-face.
Dan McCrum: $1.4B is a lot to fall through the cracks, even for Tesla
(ft.com)
Register to unlock this article <h1>$1.4bn is a lot to fall through the cracks, even for Tesla</h1>
Register to unlock this article <h1>$1.4bn is a lot to fall through the cracks, even for Tesla</h1>
Scale AI is being investigated by the US Department of Labor
(techcrunch.com)
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is investigating the data-labeling startup Scale AI for compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, TechCrunch has learned.
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is investigating the data-labeling startup Scale AI for compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, TechCrunch has learned.
How ProPublica Uses AI in Its Investigations
(propublica.org)
In February, my colleague Ken Schwencke saw a post on the social media network Bluesky about a database released by Sen. Ted Cruz purporting to show more than 3,400 “woke” grants awarded by the National Science Foundation that “promoted Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) or advanced neo-Marxist class warfare propaganda.”
In February, my colleague Ken Schwencke saw a post on the social media network Bluesky about a database released by Sen. Ted Cruz purporting to show more than 3,400 “woke” grants awarded by the National Science Foundation that “promoted Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) or advanced neo-Marxist class warfare propaganda.”
Boeing's Bean-Counters Courted the 737 MAX Disaster (2019)
(thedailybeast.com)
Just when the smallest jet should have been replaced with a new model, the company fell into tight-fisted hands—with fatal consequences.
Just when the smallest jet should have been replaced with a new model, the company fell into tight-fisted hands—with fatal consequences.
L.A. power utility found irregularities on equipment where wildfire broke out
(nytimes.com)
Southern California Edison said video evidence had led it to look more broadly at whether its equipment might have been the cause of the deadly blaze.
Southern California Edison said video evidence had led it to look more broadly at whether its equipment might have been the cause of the deadly blaze.
NYPD Confidential: Inside America's Most Unconventional Counterterror Squad
(vanityfair.com)
On a cloudless September afternoon, I stopped by 1 Police Plaza in Lower Manhattan to see Rebecca Ulam Weiner, an enigmatic figure who occupies one of the most consequential and improbable perches in America’s national security hierarchy.
On a cloudless September afternoon, I stopped by 1 Police Plaza in Lower Manhattan to see Rebecca Ulam Weiner, an enigmatic figure who occupies one of the most consequential and improbable perches in America’s national security hierarchy.
Phyllis Fong, who was investigating Neuralink, "forcefully removed "
(indiatimes.com)
Security personnel escorted the US Department of Agriculture’s inspector general from her office this week after she refused to comply with her dismissal by the Trump administration, sources familiar with the situation told Reuters.
Security personnel escorted the US Department of Agriculture’s inspector general from her office this week after she refused to comply with her dismissal by the Trump administration, sources familiar with the situation told Reuters.
The Secret IRS Files: Trove of Records Reveal How Wealthiest Avoid Income Tax
(propublica.org)
In 2007, Jeff Bezos, then a multibillionaire and now the world’s richest man, did not pay a penny in federal income taxes. He achieved the feat again in 2011. In 2018, Tesla founder Elon Musk, the second-richest person in the world, also paid no federal income taxes.
In 2007, Jeff Bezos, then a multibillionaire and now the world’s richest man, did not pay a penny in federal income taxes. He achieved the feat again in 2011. In 2018, Tesla founder Elon Musk, the second-richest person in the world, also paid no federal income taxes.
A mole infiltrated the highest ranks of American militias
(propublica.org)
Outraged by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a wilderness survival trainer spent years undercover climbing the ranks of right-wing militias.
Outraged by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a wilderness survival trainer spent years undercover climbing the ranks of right-wing militias.
Parents of OpenAI Whistleblower Don't Believe He Died by Suicide, Order Autopsy
(sfist.com)
There is a bit more intrigue around the tragic death late last month of former OpenAI researcher Suchir Balaji, who was found dead in his Lower Haight apartment of an apparent suicide.
There is a bit more intrigue around the tragic death late last month of former OpenAI researcher Suchir Balaji, who was found dead in his Lower Haight apartment of an apparent suicide.
Amazon Disregarded Internal Warnings on Injuries, Senate Investigation Claims
(nytimes.com)
A staff report by the Senate labor committee, led by Bernie Sanders, uncovered evidence of internal concern about high injury rates at the e-commerce giant.
A staff report by the Senate labor committee, led by Bernie Sanders, uncovered evidence of internal concern about high injury rates at the e-commerce giant.
Florida workers died in the heat. Their deaths were kept from authorities
(tampabay.com)
A Times investigation found twice as many workers have died across the state from heat than officials know.
A Times investigation found twice as many workers have died across the state from heat than officials know.
Elon Musk slams SEC as agency threatens charges in Twitter stock probe
(arstechnica.com)
SEC offered settlement in stock probe and is investigating Neuralink, Musk says.
SEC offered settlement in stock probe and is investigating Neuralink, Musk says.
Steven Bartlett sharing harmful health misinformation in Diary of CEO podcast
(bbc.com)
Diary of a CEO host Steven Bartlett is amplifying harmful health misinformation on his number-one ranked podcast, a BBC investigation has found.
Diary of a CEO host Steven Bartlett is amplifying harmful health misinformation on his number-one ranked podcast, a BBC investigation has found.
Clusters of unidentified drones spotted in New York and New Jersey
(theguardian.com)
A spate of mysterious drone sightings have been reported in New York and Philadelphia as the FBI continues investigating similar sightings across New Jersey over the past month.
A spate of mysterious drone sightings have been reported in New York and Philadelphia as the FBI continues investigating similar sightings across New Jersey over the past month.
Russian Socialite and Influencer. Cops Say She's a Crypto Laundering Kingpin
(wired.com)
Western authorities say they’ve identified a network that found a new way to clean drug gangs’ dirty cash. WIRED gained exclusive access to the investigation.
Western authorities say they’ve identified a network that found a new way to clean drug gangs’ dirty cash. WIRED gained exclusive access to the investigation.
Plug Power Failure Part I: Critical DOE Loan at Risk Due to False Water Data
(hntrbrk.com)
Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: $PLUG) understated the water usage of its hydrogen plants, reporting figures almost eight times lower than actual levels, according to a Hunterbrook Media review of groundwater withdrawal permits, permit applications, and purchase agreements.
Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: $PLUG) understated the water usage of its hydrogen plants, reporting figures almost eight times lower than actual levels, according to a Hunterbrook Media review of groundwater withdrawal permits, permit applications, and purchase agreements.
'A little dirty': inside the secret world of McKinsey
(theguardian.com)
Interviews and analysis of court documents show how the world’s most prestigious consulting firm quietly helps fuel the climate crisis
Interviews and analysis of court documents show how the world’s most prestigious consulting firm quietly helps fuel the climate crisis