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Uncovering Truth: A Retired Cop's Fight for Honesty in Crime Stats

December 13, 2025

A retired police sergeant, Charlotte Djossou, has been vocal about a long-standing issue within the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). She believes that the manipulation of crime statistics is not a new problem, but one that has been going on for years. Djossou, who spent 21 years with the MPD, h

politics

Slovakia's President Stands Up for Whistleblowers Against Government Plans

December 11, 2025

In a bold move, Slovakia's President Peter Pellegrini recently blocked a new law that would have weakened protections for whistleblowers. This law, supported by Prime Minister Robert Fico's government, aimed to replace the current Whistleblower Protection Office (UOO) with a new agency under differe

health

Healing Times for Leg Injuries: What the Data Shows

December 9, 2025

Leg injuries can be serious, and one common procedure to relieve pressure is a fasciotomy. This involves making an incision to ease the pressure. But how long does it take for these wounds to heal? A recent study looked back at past cases to find out. The study checked different ways of doing the p

politics

Slovakia's Whistleblower Office: A Step Backward?

December 3, 2025

Slovakia's government is making big changes to how it protects people who speak up about wrongdoing. They want to shut down the current Whistleblower Protection Office (UOO) and create a new one. The government says the old office was misused for political reasons. They claim the new office will do

science

Uncovering the Hidden Truth: The Fight Against Fake Science

November 27, 2025

In the world of science, truth is everything. But what happens when the truth is twisted? Meet Mike Rossner, a molecular biologist who has taken it upon himself to expose the dark side of scientific research. Rossner is part of a growing group of experts who are on the hunt for researchers who cheat

health

A Big Deal: Texas Takes on Pfizer Over ADHD Meds

November 25, 2025

Texas just made a big move against Pfizer. They settled a lawsuit for $41. 5 million. This was about a medicine called Quillivant XR. It's used to treat ADHD in kids. The issue? Tests showed the drug didn't work as it should. It didn't dissolve in the body. But the company kept saying it was fine.

sports

Missouri Sports Body Faces Discrimination Probe

November 19, 2025

Missouri's high school sports governing body is under the microscope. The state's Attorney General and Auditor are looking into claims of bias in how the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) operates. The issue centers around a man who says he was told he couldn't run for a boa

politics

Voices Silenced: Federal Workers Face Leave After Speaking Out

November 14, 2025

Jenna Norton, a program director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), found herself on paid leave after the government shutdown ended. She suspects her outspoken criticism of the Trump administration's actions at NIH led to this decision. Norton has been vocal about the administration's impac

environment

Sunflower Straw: A Green Solution for Oil Spills?

November 7, 2025

Sunflower straw, a common agricultural waste, has been given a new purpose. Scientists have been experimenting with it to clean up oil spills. They treated the straw with two different chemicals: silanization and acetylation. The goal was to see how well the treated straw could soak up oil. The exp

crime

Halloween Plot: A Look at the Teen Terror Suspects

November 6, 2025

In a shocking turn of events, authorities have made several arrests linked to a supposed Halloween terror scheme. The FBI claims to have stopped this ISIS-inspired plan. Three young men from Michigan and two from New Jersey are now facing serious charges. The Michigan group, including Ayob Nasser,