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Nov 62 min read

Trumps Wins 2024 Elections

Outcome of the House of Representatives remains unclear, with many races still too close to call. Both parties are closely wa

Reports Expose Low Wages, High Turnover, and Workforce Struggles Among Child Care Workers

Stephen Wick

Nov 52 min read

Education

Reports Expose Low Wages, High Turnover, and Workforce Struggles Among Child Care Workers

Report by Arizona State University’s Chris Herbst points to a "brain drain" from the industry, as higher-educated workers leave for better-p

States Remain Silent on Complaints Against Exeter Finance Amid Santander Settlement

Stephen Wick

Oct 253 min read

Investigations

States Remain Silent on Complaints Against Exeter Finance Amid Santander Settlement

ProPublica reveals that a dozen states that pursued legal action against Santander Consumer USA for high-interest loans have largely ignored

Penn State to Pay $1.25 Million in Cybersecurity Settlement

Stephen Wick

Oct 234 min read

Investigations

Penn State to Pay $1.25 Million in Cybersecurity Settlement

This case stems from a whistleblower lawsuit filed under the False Claims Act, which empowers private citizens to report fraudulent claims a

Maine’s Food Waste Equals Emissions from 398,000 Cars, Study Reveals

Stephen Wick

Oct 183 min read

Public Health

Maine’s Food Waste Equals Emissions from 398,000 Cars, Study Reveals

A recent study has revealed that food waste in Maine generates as much greenhouse gas as 398,235 cars driven for a year, equating to 361,000

'Ecocide' believed to be employed as a tool of warfare in Ukraine: Writer argues offenses must be prosecuted by the International Criminal Court

Stephen Wick

Oct 92 min read

Investigations

'Ecocide' believed to be employed as a tool of warfare in Ukraine: Writer argues offenses must be prosecuted by the International Criminal Court

In a calculated move to cripple Ukraine's military campaign, Russia is systematically targeting vital infrastructure and roads. By wreaking

The Evolving Landscape of Masculinity: Understanding Modern Men in the Age of Dating Apps and Vulnerability

Stephen Wick

Oct 92 min read

Relationships

The Evolving Landscape of Masculinity: Understanding Modern Men in the Age of Dating Apps and Vulnerability

Through my experiences with dating apps, I’ve encountered diverse expressions of masculinity and puzzling behaviors, particularly the phenom

States Crack Down on Drugmakers to Maintain Discounted Medication Access Amid 340B Program Disputes

Stephen Wick

Sep 62 min read

Public Health

States Crack Down on Drugmakers to Maintain Discounted Medication Access Amid 340B Program Disputes

In a bid to control prescription drug costs, several states are compelling pharmaceutical companies to continue offering discounted medicati

Audit Reveals Poor Oversight Cost University of Maryland Global Campus $25.1 Million on Failed IT Project

Stephen Wick

Aug 292 min read

Investigations

Audit Reveals Poor Oversight Cost University of Maryland Global Campus $25.1 Million on Failed IT Project

A recent audit by the Maryland Department of Legislative Services’ Office of Legislative Audits revealed that poor oversight of allegedly in

County Board of Education asks Prince George's County Office of Integrity & Compliance to investigate David Murray

Stephen Wick

Jul 262 min read

News

County Board of Education asks Prince George's County Office of Integrity & Compliance to investigate David Murray

Murray assumed his new role as the principal academic officer for the Ferguson-Florissant School District in Missouri in January. Concurrent

New Wildfire Hazard Map Set To Be Released

Stephen Wick

Jul 202 min read

Environment & Climate

New Wildfire Hazard Map Set To Be Released

The upcoming "wildfire hazard map," scheduled for release in mid to late July, is expected to be largely similar in content to the previous

The MitraClip Medical Device, Created to Avoid Open-Heart Surgery & its Controversial Journey Through the FDA

Stephen Wick

Jul 103 min read

Investigations

The MitraClip Medical Device, Created to Avoid Open-Heart Surgery & its Controversial Journey Through the FDA

Research funded by the manufacturer of the device has faced scrutiny for years. In 2013, an external FDA advisor likened certain data presen

New Principal Appointed by IPS for School 87 Following Repercussions from Accusations of Mistreatment against a Teacher

Stephen Wick

Jul 102 min read

News

New Principal Appointed by IPS for School 87 Following Repercussions from Accusations of Mistreatment against a Teacher

Earlier this year, School 87 faced criticism after a video went viral depicting one student assaulting another. A lawsuit filed on April 16

Maine Government's dependence on federal partners becomes precarious due to SCOTUS regarding Chevron deference

Stephen Wick

Jul 82 min read

News

Maine Government's dependence on federal partners becomes precarious due to SCOTUS regarding Chevron deference

Kaitlin Caruso, an associate professor at University of Maine School of Law, pointed out that the absence of Chevron deference allows privat

Investigation underway for triple fatal crash in Prince George’s County

Stephen Wick

Jul 73 min read

Investigations

Investigation underway for triple fatal crash in Prince George’s County

Initial findings suggest that the driver of the silver Infiniti, later identified as Cori Clingman, 23, from Upper Marlboro, was heading nor

With federal regulations and a lack of protection for sacred sites, Indigenous nation find themselves facing an impossible dilemma

Stephen Wick

Jul 22 min read

Environment & Climate

With federal regulations and a lack of protection for sacred sites, Indigenous nation find themselves facing an impossible dilemma

Despite previous efforts by government agencies to safeguard tribal confidentiality, the Pushpum proposal, also known as the Goldendale Ener

Communities are being urged to take Action in Response to the Escalating Pollution Caused by Farm Waste

Stephen Wick

Jun 262 min read

Investigations

Communities are being urged to take Action in Response to the Escalating Pollution Caused by Farm Waste

Approximately 98% of drainage tile across the country is situated in watersheds experiencing high levels nitrate and phosphorus levels. The

Stephen Wick

Jun 232 min read

News

Employment Prospects Plummet Nationwide

California has now taken the lead from Mississippi as the state with the highest unemployment rate, with more jobless individuals than avail

Educational institutions across the nation are shutting down due to the significant decrease in student enrollment, says AP report

Stephen Wick

Jun 182 min read

Education

Educational institutions across the nation are shutting down due to the significant decrease in student enrollment, says AP report

The school experienced a sharp decline in student enrollment and cited "significant, unexpected expenses" as the reason for its closure. Var

Exploring The Connection Between Air Pollution And Cognitive Abilities

Stephen Wick

Jun 182 min read

Investigations

Exploring The Connection Between Air Pollution And Cognitive Abilities

It's no easy task to unravel the intricate connection between air pollution and the brain. In our fast-paced industrial society, we encounte

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