Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testifies before Congress today about the safety of teens on the social media giant's platforms. Also, a massive leak of financial documents of the rich and powerful showed many U.S. states are also used to hide and shield wealth from scrutiny, including South Dakota. And, a trial is underway in Ohio against some of the nation's largest pharmacy chains accused of contributing to the opioid crisis there.

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