Let’s Get the Facts Straight About Mueller and His Investigation
There is a lot of confusion about special counsel Robert Mueller’s mission. We’re cutting through the clutter.
Researchers Link Mobile Device Use to ADHD Symptoms in Teens
A new study shows that teens who frequently consume digital media are more likely to develop symptoms of ADHD.
Did Alleged Russian Agent Fail Spy School?
Alleged Russian agent and femme fatale Mariia (aka Maria) Butina was arraigned in federal court the other day. But she’s either the most incompetent spy ever, or perhaps someone is trying to make President Trump look even worse than he already does.
Michael McFaul Talks Putin, Russia, and the Alt-Right
Former US Ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, who was cast into the spotlight when his name came up during the Helsinki meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, shares deep insights into Russia and its president — in ways that go beyond the current noise.
Voting Machine Company Admits Installing Vulnerable Remote-Access Software
One of America’s largest voting-machine companies admits to pre-installing vulnerable remote-access software on some of its sensitive election equipment sold to states and counties.
Columnist’s Suspension Highlights Boston Globe’s Poor Marathon Bombing Coverage
The Boston Globe suspended long-time columnist Kevin Cullen for stretching the truth in his Boston Marathon Bombing columns. It should have suspended him for law enforcement worship.
Watts: Another Flint?
The billion-dollar redevelopment of a housing project in the South Los Angeles community of Watts raises disturbing questions about lead contamination in the soil, air, and water — and how Latino and African American children are already suffering the impacts.
How Deep Is Your Knowledge of the Deep State?
Blame it on the Deep State! This is what politicians do when they get in trouble. It helps that people don’t really know what they’re talking about. While the term is now common — and commonly abused — WhoWhatWhy has been exploring this fascinating topic for years.
Imagining Trump and Putin in Private
There is lots of speculation about what President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will talk about when they meet one-on-one next week. We have a pretty good idea.
Gene Editing Tool Tried Out on Mammals
A potentially revolutionary technology that increases the odds of inheritance for specific genes was recently tested on lab mice. Scientists regarded the results with measured optimism.
What Connects FIFA, the World Cup, Trump, Mueller, Comey, Putin, and Christopher Steele?
How the largest sports corruption scandal of all time was uncovered and prosecuted in the US — the country that cares the least about soccer.