Stories from February 25, 2026

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A severe staffing shortage in federal prisons, due to officers leaving for higher-paying ICE jobs, is creating unsafe conditions.

ProPublica·Feb 25, 2026·5 min read

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Industrial waste has contaminated drinking water for over 200,000 rural residents, posing serious health risks.

Reveal News·Feb 25, 2026·3 min read

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Your smart home devices are sharing detailed activity data with third-party data brokers without your full consent.

The Intercept·Feb 25, 2026·2 min read

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