Palantir Gets Millions of Dollars From New York City’s Public Hospitals

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation has paid Palantir, a controversial ICE and military contractor, nearly $4 million since 2023 to improve its billing efficiency. Palantir's software automates scanning of patient health notes to increase charges captured from missed opportunities. This has raised concerns among activists who argue that Palantir's involvement in healthcare contradicts its role in facilitating warfare, mass deportations, and surveillance. The company has also attracted criticism for its partnership with the Israeli military while it was leveling Gaza.

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No, George Washington didn’t have wooden teeth. Yes, he led the Siege of Boston

This news article explores the 250th anniversary of the Siege of Boston, highlighting George Washington's role as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. It debunks myths about Washington, such as him having wooden teeth, and emphasizes the significance of the Siege of Boston in shaping his military and political career.

Social media posts extend Epstein fallout to student photo firm Lifetouch | AP News

This AP News article reports that some U.S. school districts canceled class pictures after social media posts linked billionaire Leon Black, former CEO of Apollo Global Management, to photography company Lifetouch. Lifetouch has denied the claims, stating that neither Black nor any Apollo executives had access to student photos. The $2.7 billion deal between Apollo and Lifetouch's parent company, Shutterfly, closed in September 2019, a month after Epstein's death. The Malakoff Independent School District in Texas canceled a picture day due to parental concerns.

New York Could Lose Seats in Congress Because It Won’t Build Housing

New York Focus reports that New York could lose congressional seats due to insufficient housing construction, which is boosting Republicans in federal politics. The article highlights that red states like Florida and Texas are building far more housing than blue states like New York, California, and Illinois, leading to population shifts and potential electoral impacts. Governor Kathy Hochul is taking steps to relax the state's environmental review law to speed up housing construction, but the legislature remains a hurdle.

Ex-NYPD official charged with taking bribes from company selling 'panic button' to schools | AP News

A former NYPD school safety commander, Kevin Taylor, has been charged with accepting bribes from SaferWatch founder Gene Roefaro, who was selling a panic alert system to city schools. Taylor is accused of accepting cash, luxury trips, and other gifts in exchange for steering an $11 million contract to SaferWatch. The charges come amid a wider federal corruption probe involving former Mayor Eric Adams.

Professors in the Epstein files say they hoped friendship would lead to research funding

A new trove of documents released by the Justice Department reveals that Jeffrey Epstein's reach into academia was wider than previously known. He maintained close relationships with numerous researchers, who exchanged friendly emails and sought his funding for their projects. Some academics sent him gifts and visited him in New York and Florida, while others offered sympathy as he faced backlash for his crimes. The newly released files have led to scrutiny of several academics, with at least one resignation and another being pulled from teaching while Yale investigates his Epstein ties.

Suspect in Canada shooting is identified as an 18-year-old with history of police visits to her home

In a remote part of British Columbia, an 18-year-old suspect killed her mother and stepbrother before attacking a school in Tumbler Ridge, resulting in eight fatalities. The suspect, with a history of mental health contacts with police, was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted wound. The motive remains unclear.