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How Investigative Reporters Set Up Private Schools in 24 Hours to Expose Voucher Loopholes
An investigation by ProPublica reveals how easily individuals can establish private schools and potentially tap into public funds without background checks or educational credentials. Partnering with local outlets, reporters founded schools in states like Arkansas and West Virginia within hours using basic online paperwork and minimal fees. The findings highlight deep regulatory gaps in fast-growing private school voucher and education savings account programs nationwide.
Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Nearly Double Nationwide as Abortion Bans Heighten Care Delays
A ProPublica investigation reveals that deaths from ectopic pregnancies nearly doubled across the United States between 2020 and 2025, reaching nearly 200 fatalities. Federal data shows the mortality increase was especially steep in states enforcing strict abortion bans, where clinicians increasingly hesitate to intervene while confirming nonviable diagnoses. Despite mounting clinical warnings, federal health agencies have slashed maternal health staff and resources, leaving state review panels and hospitals with little oversight.