Policy

Is Peter Thiel the Target of Pope Leo's Gandalf quote?
Pope Leo's Gandalf quote may target Peter Thiel, whose Tolkien firms and Antichrist warnings clash with Pope's vision.

Albuquerque’s Friday Homeless Court: A Quick Guide
Albuquerque Friday homeless court starts July 1 for homeless-related citations, with a caseworker and lawyer to help avoid jail.

The Burnham vs. Blair Clash: A Quick Affordable Life Reality Check
A political heavyweight fight has broken out, but what does the Burnham vs. Blair clash actually mean for your wallet and your daily struggle with the cost of living? We cut through the noise.

FBI Arrests Two Men Under Take It Down Act for Nonconsensual AI Porn
Under the Take It Down Act, FBI agents easily identified two suspects posting AI porn; one used his own photo as a profile picture.

Why the DOJ Inspector General Investigation Into Puerto Rico's Drugs-for-Votes Scheme Matters
Drugs-for-votes scheme in Puerto Rico prisons led to abandoned election fraud probe after Trump's election.

Youth Rehabilitation Order Appeal: What to Know
Three boys avoided custody for raping two girls. The Attorney General is reviewing their youth rehabilitation orders. Here is what that means.

Texas AG WhatsApp Encryption Suit Thin Evidence
Texas AG WhatsApp encryption suit leans on a Bloomberg report, not crypto proof, signaling a political play on tech privacy.

Redwood City teacher sexual harassment case: Teacher removed after new complaints
Redwood City teacher sexual harassment case: A middle school math teacher was removed from the classroom after KQED and ProPublica reported new complaints of inappropriate touching. The teacher had been previously fired for sexual harassment and his state license was suspended for seven days in 2021.

Zillow Chicago Listings: What Just Happened
Zillow Chicago listings plummeted from roughly 5,000 to 1,700 amid a legal fight over hidden homes. What buyers and sellers should know.

Maricopa County Sheriff Audit: A Taxpayer's Guide
Auditors found Maricopa County Sheriff misused $163M in racial profiling settlement funds. Here's the taxpayer impact.

UK public procurement law faces ethics test after Palantir deal block
London's City Hall blocked a £50m Met Police deal with Palantir, citing procurement breaches and publicly questioning whether a firm's ethics should be a factor in UK public procurement law.
