Policy

Airtag Reveals Amazon Trashing Rare Books to Train AI
An Airtag hidden in a rare book tracked to an Amazon AI training facility in Las Vegas reveals destructive scanning of rare books. 404 Media reports.

100% Voucher Schools Lack Accountability, ProPublica Finds
ProPublica reports on private schools where all students use vouchers, finding minimal oversight and conflicts of interest, including at Atlas Preparatory Academy.

Reform Proposes £50bn Welfare Bill Cut
Reform UK aims to cut £50bn from benefits and scrap Pip, affecting millions. Critics call it fantasy economics.

DOGE savings claims: Reality check
A new GAO report finds that most savings claims on DOGE's Wall of Receipts cannot be verified, raising questions about accuracy.

Democrats Demand VA Mental Healthcare Answers
Over 60 House Democrats demand answers from Secretary Doug Collins on the state of VA mental healthcare.

Prisoner release: What to Know
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure over a new prisoner release scheme. Here is the reality of the situation.

The Truth About the Omaha Lead Cleanup Confusion
Confused by the Omaha Lead Cleanup rules? Here is what the city and EPA guidelines mean for your contaminated yard's safety.

Thames Valley Police Considers Harper Killers Legal Action
Thames Valley Police chief Jason Hogg is considering legal action to challenge the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers.

Omaha lead Superfund site Soil Tests Show Risks
Soil testing at the Omaha lead Superfund site reveals that many homes still have lead levels exceeding EPA cleanup thresholds.

What Is Manchesterism and Can It Work for the UK?
An analysis of Manchesterism, Andy Burnham's political-economic philosophy, as he prepares to lead the nation.

LCDS Motion to Dismiss Filed in AI Nudes Case
Victims of student-made AI deepfakes fight back as the LCDS Motion to Dismiss a major Pennsylvania school lawsuit is filed.
