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Exclusive: Healthcare CEO refuses to resign or provide proof of doctorate following Karlstack investigation

Karlstack β€’ 510 implied HN points β€’ 13 Mar 24
πŸ“° News Investigative Journalism Healthcare Education Ethics Leadership
  1. Questions regarding honesty and qualifications of top executives can severely impact an organization's reputation.
  2. Verification of educational credentials is crucial, especially in sensitive sectors like healthcare.
  3. Investigative journalism plays a vital role in uncovering potential misconduct and ensuring transparency in professional environments.

Breaking: Photo of Scientology's Obstructor-In-Chief Julian Swartz Published For The First Time

Yashar's Newsletter β€’ 5719 implied HN points β€’ 16 Sep 23
πŸ“° News Crime Investigative Reporting
  1. Julian Swartz, a top Scientology official, has been covering up crimes, particularly those involving sexual violence, for years.
  2. Swartz's role in Scientology is to protect the organization at all costs, even if it means committing crimes like silencing victims and destroying lives.
  3. Swartz has been involved in covering up sex crimes by Scientologists, including cases of sexual assault, rape, and molestation of children.

My friend, the sadistic murderer

Julie Bindel's podcasts and writing β€’ 1395 implied HN points β€’ 22 Jan 24
πŸ“° News Crime Society Violence Injustice Justice
  1. Kevin Ashdown, a former school friend, turned into a sadistic murderer who killed his girlfriend after years of abuse and control.
  2. The tragic story highlights the long-term impact of childhood abuse on individuals and how unaddressed anger and misogyny can lead to extreme violence.
  3. Reflecting on the past with empathy sheds light on how lives can diverge drastically, and how early experiences can shape a person's future choices and actions.

Tucker In Moscow

Daily Dreher β€’ 864 implied HN points β€’ 07 Feb 24
πŸ“° News Opinion
  1. The post discusses Tucker In Moscow.
  2. The author is participating in a symposium in Oxford featuring Iain McGilchrist.
  3. Readers can access the full post archives with a 7-day free trial.
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Five months after his mysterious death, a Manchester soldier comes home to rest

The Mill β€’ 1159 implied HN points β€’ 21 Jan 24
πŸ“° News Investigative Journalism International Conflict True Crime Military Mystery
  1. Daniel Burke's death is being investigated as a homicide.
  2. Daniel Burke was a former paratrooper who fought in Afghanistan and Syria before his mysterious death.
  3. Daniel was known for his involvement with foreign military volunteer groups in Ukraine before shifting towards humanitarian aid efforts.

More Than Meets the Eye

Doomberg β€’ 8671 implied HN points β€’ 31 May 23
πŸ“° News Energy Infrastructure Policy Supply Chain Disasters
  1. The Great Ice Storm of 1998 had devastating impacts on areas in lower Quebec, parts of New England, and the Northeast megalopolis.
  2. The US power industry is facing a growing supply chain crisis, particularly with a chronic shortage of transformers, risking grid reliability.
  3. Industry leaders are urging for a $1 billion appropriation to address the transformer shortage and accelerate production via the Defense Production Act.

Dingus of the week: Boeing

Men Yell at Me β€’ 322 implied HN points β€’ 15 Mar 24
πŸ“° News Politics Aviation Safety
  1. Boeing has faced safety concerns, including incidents of plane debris, fatal crashes, and whistleblower allegations, raising doubts about their safety practices.
  2. Boeing's significant revenue from government contracts raises questions about accountability and oversight in the aviation industry.
  3. The aviation industry's duopoly of Boeing and Airbus, self-regulation by Boeing, and underfunding of the FAA highlight systemic issues impacting airplane safety.

NOTE TO SUBSCRIBERS

Glenn Greenwald β€’ 4165 implied HN points β€’ 11 Sep 23
πŸ“° News Journalism Platforms Podcasts Subscribers
  1. Glenn Greenwald's content moved from Substack to Rumble and Locals platforms for greater reach and independent journalism.
  2. Greenwald focuses on a 90-minute live nightly show called SYSTEM UPDATE, reaching a larger audience through videos and podcasts.
  3. Daily transcripts of the show are available to Locals subscribers, along with exclusive after-show sessions for audience engagement.

They Called Him β€œCrooked Cohen”

The DisInformation Chronicle β€’ 405 implied HN points β€’ 01 Mar 24
πŸ“° News Misinformation Journalism Pandemic
  1. The COVID pandemic exposed flaws in science writing, with inaccurate reporting on various issues like vaccines, masks, and the origin of the virus.
  2. It is crucial to distinguish between science writing and journalism, as science writers often rely on experts' opinions without conducting investigative reporting.
  3. The case of Jon Cohen, labeled 'Crooked Cohen,' showcases a prime example of misleading pandemic science writing, emphasizing the importance of accurate and unbiased reporting.

The Latest Media Death Is Somehow Even Darker Than Usual

Discourse Blog β€’ 668 implied HN points β€’ 01 Feb 24
πŸ“° News Media Journalism Layoffs Investment
  1. The Messenger, a media company, shut down abruptly after burning through a large investment and employing 300 journalists with no severance.
  2. The way The Messenger handled layoffs was exceptionally cruel and poorly managed, even by industry standards.
  3. The closure of The Messenger is an example of how some companies fail to treat their employees with decency during layoffs.

Numlock News: February 6, 2024 β€’ Vesuvius, Vegas, Zeppelin

Numlock News β€’ 589 implied HN points β€’ 06 Feb 24
πŸ“° News Technology Sports Entertainment Culture History
  1. Former New York Jets icon Brett Favre has been ordered to repay $1.1 million received as speaking fees from a nonprofit.
  2. An LED sphere in Las Vegas has faced financial losses, with the Sphere Entertainment losing $193.9 million on revenue of $167.8 million.
  3. The original contract Led Zeppelin signed in 1968 revealed they received $104,100 upfront from Atlantic Records and had specific terms designating Jimmy Page as the band's leader.

Why Fake Kidnapping Stories Are Everywhere These Days

Shatter Zone β€’ 4618 implied HN points β€’ 18 Jul 23
πŸ“° News Crime Social media Scams Safety
  1. Fake kidnapping stories are prevalent in media due to their viral nature, not necessarily because they reflect real threats.
  2. Some individuals fabricate kidnapping stories online to gain followers or spread fear, contributing to misinformation and scams.
  3. Stories of kidnapping and human trafficking can be easily sensationalized and exploited for engagement on social media, leading to real-world consequences like paranoia and scams.

Notebook: Bad News Day

Book Post β€’ 628 implied HN points β€’ 28 Jan 24
πŸ“° News Journalism Local news Media industry AI Advertising
  1. Recent years have seen a significant decline in journalism, with many major news outlets facing layoffs and cutbacks.
  2. Local news has been especially hard-hit, with many newspapers closing down, leaving 'news deserts' in over 200 counties.
  3. The rise of artificial intelligence is also impacting journalism, with AI tools changing how news is consumed and altering the media landscape.

Friday brief: Spend limit council defends culture budget

NN Journal β€’ 707 implied HN points β€’ 19 Jan 24
πŸ“° News Local news
  1. North Northamptonshire Council is defending spending on cultural services despite overall spending limits.
  2. The council is justifying large cultural renovation projects by seeking grants and emphasizing the importance of cultural offerings.
  3. West Northamptonshire Council faces criticism for the closure of a care home despite protests and calls to preserve it for community use.

To eradicate deaths on the road, Greater Manchester looks to Sweden

The Mill β€’ 648 implied HN points β€’ 22 Jan 24
πŸ“° News Transportation Local government Community Entertainment Crime
  1. Greater Manchester aims to completely eliminate road deaths and serious injuries by 2040 using a Swedish road safety model
  2. The new strategy 'Vision Zero' focuses on changing attitudes towards road safety and preventing collisions
  3. Data shows the high cost and disparities of road casualties in Greater Manchester, with a goal of reducing them by 50% by 2030 and eradicating them by 2040

Investigating the Investigators: A Chemical Imbalance

α΄‹ΚŸα΄€α΅Ύs β€’ 569 implied HN points β€’ 30 Jan 24
πŸ“° News Investigative Journalism Media Manipulation Whistleblowers Conspiracy Theories Government programs
  1. Real skeptics should establish credibility and motives in debates for educated decisions.
  2. Watch out for biased information and covert manipulation in online platforms and communities.
  3. Question the motivations and connections of individuals involved in discrediting movements like UFO disclosure.

The β€˜Cultural’ Questions that Follow the Alaska Airlines Blowout.

Breaking the News β€’ 795 implied HN points β€’ 09 Jan 24
πŸ“° News Aviation Safety Investigation
  1. The incident with Alaska Airlines did not likely contribute to the recent string of aviation close calls, but it could reveal systemic issues.
  2. The plane experienced a panel blowout at 16,000 feet, with no passengers seated next to the gaping hole, showcasing the clean structural break.
  3. In a scenario like this, with a hole in the airplane at high speed and altitude, it would be both terrifying and extremely dangerous.

Fox vs. Dominion Discovery Docs Show Employees Admitting Their Products Were "Riddled" With Critical Bugs Leading to Incorrect Results.

Raheem Kassam's Substack β€’ 5680 implied HN points β€’ 17 Feb 23
πŸ“° News Investigation Media Coverage Election Fraud
  1. Employees at Dominion Voting Systems admitted their products had critical bugs.
  2. Fox News is being sued by Dominion for $1.6bn over false reporting.
  3. Dominion's Director of Product Strategy acknowledged multiple issues with their products.

Daily Chartbook #396

Daily Chartbook β€’ 235 implied HN points β€’ 07 Mar 24
πŸ“° News
  1. The post is for paid subscribers only, you can click the subscribe link to access it
  2. The Daily Chartbook #396 covers the day with 30 charts for readers to catch up on
  3. Images included in the post provide visual aids to complement the information