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Teen's Mysterious Death at Pillen Family Farms
Zach Riggs Panther, a 17-year-old worker at Pillen Family Farms in Nebraska, died unexpectedly in 2024, with investigations failing to determine the cause due to limited information sharing, procedural missteps, and missing evidence, raising concerns about workplace safety and regulatory oversight in the agricultural sector.

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Times Uncovers Key Insights on Trump, UAE, and Major Deals
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times

The Times investigation reveals how two major deals involving Trump— a $2 billion crypto transaction linked to his family and a sale of advanced AI chips to the UAE—highlight the lucrative and complex nature of deal-making during his presidency, with potential implications for global technology and geopolitics.
Oklahoma's 'Hell on Earth' Conditions Unveiled
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times

The Greer Center in Oklahoma, intended as a refuge for people with developmental disabilities, was found to be a place of abuse and neglect, with staff allegedly beating residents and covering up injuries, prompting investigations and concerns about oversight.
JPMorgan's Ongoing Relationship and Support for Jeffrey Epstein
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times

A Times investigation reveals that JPMorgan had a long and complex relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, enabling his sex-trafficking operation and profiting from him, despite knowing his criminal activities, with the bank now expressing regret for this association.
The FDA's Risky Drug Approvals and Transparency Concerns
Originally Published 6 months ago — by ProPublica

ProPublica's year-long investigation reveals that the FDA has allowed over 150 drugs from banned factories, mainly in India, into the U.S. market without routine testing or public warning, raising concerns about drug safety and oversight.
"TABC Investigates Overserving of Missing Student Riley Strain at Nashville Bar"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WZTV
The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) is investigating whether missing Missouri college student Riley Strain was overserved at a Nashville bar before he disappeared. Surveillance footage shows Strain stumbling through downtown Nashville after being asked to leave Luke Bryan's bar due to intoxication. The TABC is looking into potential violations of serving alcohol to visibly intoxicated individuals. Strain, a 22-year-old University of Missouri student, has not been seen since that night, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Nashville police.
"Riley Strain Disappearance: TABC Investigates Overserving and New Details Emerged"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WSMV 4

The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission is investigating whether missing college student Riley Strain was overserved alcohol at Luke Bryan’s Broadway bar in Nashville before his disappearance. Surveillance footage shows Strain wandering downtown after being kicked out of the bar, and he remains missing. The TABC is looking into potential violations of serving alcohol to visibly intoxicated individuals, while the bar's owner is cooperating with authorities in the search for Strain. Luke Bryan has expressed concern and support for finding the 22-year-old.
Investigation launched into Titan submersible tragedy and data examined.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN

Investigators will review voice recordings and data from the mother ship that carried the Titan submersible before it imploded, as part of an expanding international investigation into the incident that killed all five people aboard. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is leading the investigation, which aims to find out what happened and why, and what needs to change to reduce the risk of such occurrences in the future. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is also looking into whether criminal, federal, or provincial laws may have been broken. Questions have been raised about the Titan's design and safety measures.