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How Congress Can Investigate the Pandemic Origins Cover-up

The DisInformation Chronicle • 535 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation Corruption Cover-up Documents Funding
  1. Researchers and the National Institutes of Health gamed the science - follow the documents, follow the money.
  2. Congress should demand that the NIH release documents hidden from reporters and investigate criminal misuse by virologists at USAID.
  3. Congress also needs to demand documents and financial records from university virologists funded by the NIH to get to the bottom of the pandemic's origins.

Plague, peril and reform: John Howard's quarantine journey

The Quack Doctor • 39 implied HN points • 12 Apr 24
💾 History Quarantine Reform Investigation
  1. John Howard willingly experienced quarantine first-hand to understand and advocate for reform in the 18th century.
  2. His journey revealed the grim conditions in lazarettos and the hazards of infectious diseases during travel.
  3. Despite personal danger, Howard persisted in his mission, leaving a legacy that inspires compassionate responses to social issues.

Hunter Biden vs. the drive forensics

Cybersect • 137 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation Forensics Conspiracy Theories Technology Journalism
  1. To take a forensics image of Hunter Biden's laptop drive, a similar model MacBook Pro is needed with a non-standard hard-drive connector.
  2. Experts can provide inaccurate opinions when not directly involved or without thorough research.
  3. Asking techies to comment without detailed work can lead to biased conclusions and contribute to the spread of conspiracy theories.

"I don't recall": Lawyer Lies for Fani Willis

The Reactionary • 136 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Investigation Testimony Ethics Conflict
  1. Bradley's testimony regarding the Willis-Wade relationship contained contradictions and evasiveness, suggesting deception.
  2. Judge McAfee's ruling on the attorney-client privilege issue and his interpretation of Bradley's performance play a crucial role in the case.
  3. The case involves complexities not just about the relationship between individuals, but also about potential conflict, deception, and the maintenance of judicial standards.
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The chroniclers of the crypto collapse

The Future, Now and Then • 175 implied HN points • 19 Dec 23
💰 Finance Crypto Books Journalism Scandal Investigation
  1. Authors faced with unexpected events can choose to adjust their approach or stay true to their original vision.
  2. Different writers responded differently to the changing fortunes in the blockchain world, resulting in varied books.
  3. Michael Lewis' book about the crypto collapse did not adapt to the unfolding events and may eventually be forgotten.

BREAKING: HBS professor placed on "administrative leave" following bombshell investigation into fake data

Karlstack • 337 implied HN points • 17 Jun 23
📰 News Investigation Academic Fraud Publication
  1. HBS professor under investigation for fake data is placed on administrative leave and faces paper retractions
  2. Investigation team of academics uncovered evidence of fraud and requested retraction of papers
  3. Fraudulent papers are likely to be extensive, with at least four retractions and potential for more

Durham ignores Clinton role, and new holes, in Russian hacking allegation

Aaron Mate • 207 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation FBI Collusion
  1. Durham faults FBI for Trump-Russia investigation but ignores Clinton's role in Russian hacking allegation.
  2. Evidence shows Clinton team and CrowdStrike stonewalled FBI and may have perjured before Congress.
  3. Durham reveals FBI's failure to get critical data from Clinton campaign and raises questions about Russian hacking claims.

The Biden Money Laundering Operation

The Reactionary • 212 implied HN points • 10 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation Corruption Foreign influence Payments Evidence
  1. The House Oversight Committee discovered a complex money laundering scheme involving the Biden family and foreign companies.
  2. Payments over $10 million were made to Biden family members, with funds structured to conceal their origins.
  3. The investigation also revealed significant financial involvement with foreign entities, particularly from China, and highlighted the need for further scrutiny.

Sir Mo Farah's running partner filmed buying EPO in Kenya

Honest Sport • 39 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Athletics Doping Training Performance Investigation
  1. Sir Mo Farah trained with a pacemaker who was later caught buying EPO, a performance-enhancing drug, in Kenya. This raises questions about his training environment.
  2. Farah has been linked to controversial figures in athletics, including a coach under investigation for doping violations. This could negatively impact his reputation in the sport.
  3. While Farah has never failed a drug test, the associations with doping-related individuals and suspicious activity concerning blood tests create a cloud of doubt around his career.

Radiation Spikes at Chernobyl: A Mystery Few Seem Interested in Solving

Zero Day • 140 HN points • 08 Aug 23
🔬 Science Radiation Data Manipulation Investigation Forensic Analysis
  1. Radiation sensors at Chernobyl spiked after the Russian invasion, leading to suspicions of data manipulation.
  2. Patterns in the data from sensors indicated possible data manipulation rather than actual radiation spikes.
  3. The disappearance of the server and hard drives from the Ecocenter raised questions about who may have tampered with the sensor data.

Two years after Oxford High school shooting

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 39 implied HN points • 30 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics School Shootings Investigation Prevention Information Sharing
  1. There is a lack of established processes to prevent school shootings from happening again.
  2. Efforts are being made to hide information and discourage cooperation in investigations of school shootings.
  3. Reports on school shootings are missing, which hinders the ability to learn from past incidents and prevent future ones.

Official Russian Reaction to the SS-750 Story and Possible Submarine Activity Near Nord Stream

OSINT & Analysis by Oliver Alexander • 150 implied HN points • 09 May 23
🌍 World Politics Investigation
  1. Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted comically to SS-750 story near Nord Stream, implying possible involvement in sabotage.
  2. Investigation suggests Russian submarines, like Ufa (B-588), may have been linked to Nord Stream sabotage, raising questions on exact methods.
  3. Presence of SS-750 and Ufa (B-588) contributes to suspicion on Russia's role in Nord Stream attacks, with Ufa's extended sea stay and submarine activity being noteworthy.

A Bloodthirsty Grand Jury in Fulton County

The Reactionary • 102 implied HN points • 09 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Grand Jury Political speech Investigation
  1. Fulton County Special Purpose Grand Jury investigated attempts to disrupt the 2020 presidential elections in Georgia.
  2. The grand jury was viewed with skepticism as it was established by a Democrat DA with political ambitions to target Republicans.
  3. The grand jury faced controversy for the DA's biased actions, including lies and conflicts of interest.

BREAKING NEWS: A Trump Attorney’s Shocking Proffer to Prosecutors Opens a Major New Front in the Federal January 6 Investigation: Members of Congress

Proof • 63 implied HN points • 14 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation Congress White House
  1. A Trump attorney's proffer to prosecutors has opened a new front in the January 6 investigation involving members of Congress.
  2. Details of White House Christmas parties in December 2020 are of significance due to a bombshell report involving Trump attorney Jenna Ellis.
  3. The stakes of the feds' January 6 probe have been changed by a fired traffic-court lawyer hired as a key player in the coup plot.

URGENT: The report from prosecutors on Joe Biden's handling of classified documents might be WORSE for him than an actual indictment

Unreported Truths • 68 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation President Election
  1. Prosecutors found no basis for criminal charges against Joe Biden for handling classified documents
  2. Report suggests Biden may be too senile for criminal charges, making his ability to stay as President questionable
  3. Biden's memory issues highlighted in the report, impacting his portrayal and political implications

Who did 9/11? Whodunnit? Court Filing Shows The CIA (FBI, etc.) Dunnit

Global Community Weekly (GloCom) • 39 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation Intelligence Terrorism Government
  1. Former FBI Special Agent Rossini had advance knowledge of 9/11 but did nothing to stop the attacks
  2. Court filing suggests troubling CIA links to two 9/11 hijackers, raising questions about recruitment and coverups
  3. CIA's Alec Station had unusual practices and operatives failed upwards after 9/11 attacks, raising doubts about their intentions

Fact Check: José Javier Olivas-Osuna's review of Citizen Lab's CatalanGate report

untidy • 39 implied HN points • 16 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Investigation Political Bias Transparency
  1. Citizen Lab's CatalanGate report stated that individuals in Spain were targeted with spyware, suspected to be connected to Spanish authorities.
  2. José Javier Olivas-Osuna's review of the report criticized Citizen Lab's work and requested an independent investigation from the University of Toronto.
  3. Olivas-Osuna made claims in his review that were proven false by fact-checking, such as misrepresenting the number of victims and allegations of bias in Citizen Lab's report.

American Political Science Review Issues "Expression of Concern" Following Karlstack Investigation

Karlstack • 173 implied HN points • 19 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Academia Scandal Corruption Investigation Research
  1. American Political Science Review issued an 'Expression of Concern' following an investigation by Karlstack.
  2. The investigation revealed errors in a published article, including unreliable core findings due to missing data.
  3. The lack of accountability in academia, particularly in the field of Political Science, was highlighted.

Friday Funnies: Another Day in Paradise-

Who is Robert Malone • 26 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation Online Harassment Government oversight
  1. Ensuring thorough investigation is key, without making excuses to avoid asking hard questions
  2. Beware of trolling tactic called sealioning, characterized by asking insincere questions to provoke and exhaust the target
  3. Sealioning can be used by individuals or groups to derail discussions and appears civil but is intended to harm

How Should We React to Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy Unilaterally Gifting Tucker Carlson Access to Sensitive National Security Data?

Proof • 89 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government National Security Media Insurrection Investigation
  1. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy gifted Tucker Carlson access to sensitive national security data despite warnings from federal officials.
  2. McCarthy's actions are under federal investigation in relation to aiding and abetting an insurrection.
  3. The collusion between McCarthy and private media figures like Tucker Carlson raises concerns about national security and potential threats to democracy.

Taipei hid collision between Coast Guard vessel and capsized mainland fishing boat that killed two

Pekingnology • 33 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics International relations Cross-strait relations Investigation Tensions
  1. Taipei initially concealed a collision between a Coast Guard vessel and a capsized mainland fishing boat, leading to unresolved tension in the area.
  2. The timeline of events was changed, causing doubt and confusion, with discrepancies in the official reports and statements.
  3. The absence of video recording in Taiwan's law enforcement, coupled with the lack of comprehensive evidence, added complexity to the investigation and stirred public debate.

How Nigeria Elected a Criminal as Its President: Part III

Aaron Greenspan • 36 implied HN points • 15 Dec 23
📰 News Investigation Crime Government Legal Proceedings Corruption
  1. The author visited the National Archives in Chicago to scan court documents related to a criminal case from 1992.
  2. The documents revealed interesting details about the FBI investigation and the involvement of individuals like Bola Tinubu.
  3. The author also visited the federal building in downtown Chicago to access original scans of court documents related to Bola Tinubu's civil forfeiture case.