August 4, 2022

Industry lobbyists have been hugely successful getting taxpayers to help pay for highly speculative crypto projects. The promised benefits have rarely materialized.

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May 20, 2026

Meta has come under mounting scrutiny over its impact on teen mental health. It’s using Instagram influencers to try to change the narrative.

April 22, 2026

Apple is positioning the Apple Watch as a health monitoring tool. It wants Washington’s help to get more Americans to buy them.

April 15, 2026

The Apple and Google app stores don’t just host nudify apps. They actually point users to them.

February 12, 2026

An array of Iranian government officials and organizations are enjoying paid, premium service on X despite being subject to U.S. sanctions.

February 11, 2026

Social casino and sweepstakes games are “free” to play but can still leave players deeply in debt. Facebook is one of their primary platforms.   

October 1, 2025

Scammers are spending heavily on Facebook ads that use deepfake videos of President Trump, Elon Musk, and other political figures to hawk fake government benefits.

April 1, 2025

Millions of Americans are inadvertently sending their internet traffic to Chinese companies—including several tied to the People’s Liberation Army.