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- 1Helene and Texas floods expose flaws in US disaster policy●The aftermath of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina and the floods in Texas’ Hill Country expose weaknesses in federal a
Reporting on Hurricane Helene's aftermath in North Carolina and the deadly floods in Texas' Hill Country points to weaknesses in federal and state policies that let people keep building and living in areas where homes can be swept away. ProPublica argues both disasters show how permitting and floodplain rules fail to keep residents out of high-risk zones, renewing debate over land-use and disaster preparedness reform.
- 2Reporter loses $10,000 testing DraftKings gambling safeguards●NEW: ProPublica’s Jake Pearson lost $10,000 mimicking the betting patterns of a problem gambler on DraftKings to test th
ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson lost $10,000 betting on DraftKings while imitating the behaviour of a problem gambler to test the company's responsible gaming protections. Within a week he was invited to become a VIP, and he encountered little pushback as his losses mounted. The investigation suggests DraftKings' safeguards may fail to protect vulnerable gamblers, drawing widespread attention to the platform's practices.
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The Smithsonian Institution has emerged as a new target in President Trump's push against museums and cultural institutions, particularly over how American history, including slavery and race, is presented. ProPublica reports on the pressure facing the National Museum of American History, with critics arguing the administration is trying to shape historical narratives to fit a political agenda.
- 4DraftKings Made a Deliberate Problem Gambler a VIP●I Deliberately Bet Like a Problem Gambler. DraftKings Made Me a VIP. https://www. propublica.org/article/draftki ngs-spo
A ProPublica investigation reports that a reporter who deliberately gambled like someone with a serious gambling problem was nonetheless courted by DraftKings, which granted them VIP status and incentives to keep betting. The findings fuel criticism that major US sports betting companies prioritize high-loss customers over responsible gambling safeguards, reviving debate about regulation of the fast-growing online sportsbook industry.
- 5Arizona congresswoman proposes three bills to fund English learner education●Three bills proposed by an Arizona congresswoman would fund literacy classes, dual language programs and training for te
An Arizona congresswoman has introduced three bills to fund literacy classes, dual language programs and training for teachers of students learning English. The legislation aims to fix gaps in English learner education identified by reporting from Arizona Luminaria and ProPublica, which documented shortfalls in how the state serves these students.
- 6DraftKings Made a Deliberate Problem Gambler a VIP●I Deliberately Bet Like a Problem Gambler. DraftKings Made Me a VIP.
ProPublica reports that a reporter who intentionally gambled like someone with a gambling problem was nonetheless courted by DraftKings, which granted them VIP status and host attention. The investigation raises questions about how sports betting companies identify and reward customers showing signs of addiction, and whether industry safeguards to protect problem gamblers are working as intended.
- 7Arizona Lawmaker Pushes Federal Support for English Fluency Services▼Arizona Lawmaker Proposes More Federal Support for English Fluency Services https://www.propublica.org/article/arizona-e
An Arizona lawmaker, identified in coverage as Adelita Grijalva, has proposed legislation calling for greater federal support for English fluency services. The proposal would direct more federal resources toward programs helping people learn English, touching on education and immigration policy debates. Early reaction is limited but the story is circulating among readers following education and policy news.
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A ProPublica report claims an FBI anti-corruption investigation into campaign donations linked to Senator Susan Collins and defense contractor Navatek was curtailed after Trump took office. The story alleges investigators were examining contributions tied to the company before the probe stalled. Hacker News commenters are discussing the reporting, sharing the article and debating what it says about the FBI, political interference, and campaign finance enforcement. The full details and the article's sourcing are not fully clear from the post snippets alone.