New Documentary Examines Musk’s Business Empire and Political Turn
Alex Gibney’s documentary “Musk” examines Elon Musk’s rise across Tesla, SpaceX, Starlink and X, along with his increasing political influence. The film asks how Musk gained power and how society…
Campus Assault Data Falls Short, Making Closer Oversight Essential
Federal data show that more than 45,000 people reported rape or sexual assault to colleges from 2019 through 2024, but experts say the total misses many incidents. The Clery Act…
Local Services Show Labor Pressures Beyond the Jobs Report
Recent developments in Florida school transportation and a reported Louisiana maternity-unit closure point to workforce stakes, but the available sources offer no new wage or employment figures.
Family’s Claim Sets Six-Month Clock for Federal Response to Fatal ICE Shooting
The family of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez has filed a claim seeking compensation from the federal government after an ICE agent fatally shot him in the Chicago area last year. Attorneys…
WBD Sale Puts Executive Windfalls Beside Merger Risks
As Skydance’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery closes, reported executive payouts and warnings about debt sharpen questions about who benefits from media consolidation.
EyeTell Opens Video Creation to More People With AI Tools
EyeTell, a Silicon Valley startup founded by YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley, is combining AI video tools to help people without professional production backgrounds make videos. Screenwriter Gillian used the software…
Encryption Is a Press-Safety Tool, Not a Cure-All
A planned Global Encryption Day and reports of threats against Congolese journalists show why digital security matters—and why event claims still require verification.
LAUSD Data Makes the Case for Stronger School Safety Oversight
LAUSD recorded 6,131 student fights and 4,015 threats in the 2025-2026 school year, both higher than four years earlier. Weapons incidents and reported suicide-risk incidents fell over that period, though…
Farmers Face Irrigation Shortages and Disputed Land Protections
Reports from Jigawa and Keralam show how fuel access and environmental zoning decisions can directly affect farmers, while key details and official responses remain unresolved.