Stories from February 26, 2026

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An Army cadet was dismissed for using AI to create fake nude images and extort a woman, showing military justice adapting to new tech crimes.

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A Greek court convicted Intellexa spyware executives for illegally wiretapping officials and journalists.

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A pro-Palestine international student still faces deportation despite others winning their cases, raising free speech concerns.

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Foreign influence operations are using social media to spread disinformation and manipulate public opinion for upcoming elections.

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A welfare fraud scandal in Minnesota has escalated to $9 billion, the largest in US history.

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A major pharmaceutical company hid severe drug side effects for over a decade to protect profits.

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Colorado saw a 60% drop in new mother overdose deaths, partly due to wider access to naloxone.

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Florida is considering creating a state 'spy squad' that critics fear could target individuals based on their views.

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Senate leaders warn that relying on foreign generic drugs, especially from China, poses a risk to the military and national security.

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AI hiring tools used by major companies unfairly screen out minority job applicants.