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A High-Risk Medical Device Didn’t Meet Federal Standards. The Government Paid Millions for More.

A High-Risk Medical Device Didn’t Meet Federal Standards. The Government Paid Millions for More.

Pro Publica 01/07/2022

In 2014, when the Food and Drug Administration found serious problems with a life-sustaining heart pump, its...

All a Gig-Economy Pioneer Did Was “Politely Disagree” and the Labor Department Walked Away

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All a Gig-Economy Pioneer Did Was “Politely Disagree” and the Labor Department Walked Away

Pro Publica 01/22/2021

by Ken Armstrong, Justin Elliott and Ariana Tobin Ten years ago, the Department of Labor wrapped up...

China Wants to Be the World’s AI Superpower. Does It Have What It Takes?

China Wants to Be the World’s AI Superpower. Does It Have What It Takes?

Singularity Hub 01/18/2021

China’s star has been steadily rising for decades. Besides slashing extreme poverty rates from 88 percent to...

Calls Increase for NYPD Commissioner to Be Stripped of Absolute Authority Over Officer Discipline

Calls Increase for NYPD Commissioner to Be Stripped of Absolute Authority Over Officer Discipline

Pro Publica 12/22/2020

NYPD commissioners have used their authority to overturn not only the CCRB’s recommendations for punishments but also...

Trump Races to Weaken Environmental and Worker Protections, and Implement Other Last-Minute Policies, Before Jan. 20

Trump Races to Weaken Environmental and Worker Protections, and Implement Other Last-Minute Policies, Before Jan. 20

Pro Publica 11/25/2020

by Isaac Arnsdorf Six days after President Donald Trump lost his bid for reelection, the U.S. Department...