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VTDigger is seeking 500 supporters by midnight Saturday to match donations up to $10,000. The nonprofit news organization highlights recent investigative stories and election coverage as part of its Member Drive.

India's government faces student-led Cockroach protests sparked by a judge's derogatory remark calling unemployed youth 'cockroaches.' The movement has expanded beyond education system critiques to reflect widespread frustration among young people facing prolonged uncertainty and high unemployment. Authorities have violently suppressed protests, but underlying anger persists.

VTDigger has expanded its statewide news partnership by collaborating with four southern Vermont newspapers: Bennington Banner, Manchester Journal, Brattleboro Reformer, and Mountain Times. This brings the total number of community news sharing partners to 21, allowing mutual content sharing to support local journalism and provide broader coverage.

VTDigger is preparing for upcoming election coverage and a collaborative investigation on Vermont's flooding impacts. The organization is seeking donations during a July Member Drive, with contributions matched up to $500 and new monthly gifts matched for 12 months.

Brendan Kinney, the new CEO of VTDigger, explains his commitment to Vermont's independent journalism and urges readers to support the organization. The article highlights reader appreciation for VTDigger's work and outlines upcoming projects, including a collaboration with FRONTLINE on Vermont's flooding impacts and election coverage.

Scams are a global issue causing millions of victims and billions in annual losses. The Federal Trade Commission reported $15.9 billion in U.S. fraud losses in 2025, primarily from investment and romance scams. The Associated Press and FRONTLINE collaborated on an interactive experience highlighting scam victims' stories and tactics used by fraudsters.

Technology from American companies is being used to power a revolution in the scam industry, enabling industrialization and globalization of fraud. An AP/FRONTLINE investigation highlights how U.S. tech facilitates this shift in ways previously unclear.

FRONTLINE's documentary explores the alliance between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Donald Trump, focusing on their mutual ambitions for the Middle East, arms deals, investments, and personal profit. The film is based on over 100 interviews conducted by correspondent Martin Smith.

Frontline CEO Lars Barstad stated that many shipowners are waiting for a threat assessment downgrade before crossing Hormuz. He anticipates increased Hormuz ship traffic if the U.S. and Iran reach a deal.

President Zelensky announced that the frontline situation in Ukraine has shifted in favor of Ukrainian forces. He approved Ukraine's strategic long-range plans for the month of June, indicating continued military operations and planning.

The Amazon Pet Days sale is back for its fifth year, offering discounts of up to 50% on pet products such as toys, treats, and self-cleaning litter boxes from May 11-15. Pet owners can shop for various items, including orthopedic dog beds and comprehensive DNA kits. The sale lasts for only five days.

A robot vehicle was used to rescue a grandmother from the frontline in Ukraine, highlighting the use of robotics in humanitarian efforts during conflict. This incident underscores innovative applications of technology in war zones.

Federal agents responded to a snowball thrown by a protester in Minneapolis with tear gas and pepper balls, injuring journalists and bystanders. The incident occurred amid tensions following the fatal shooting of activist Renee Good by an ICE agent and is documented in a FRONTLINE and ProPublica documentary examining excessive force during Trump-era immigration crackdowns.

Alejandro Orellana, a Marine veteran and UPS employee, was arrested during an anti-ICE protest in East Los Angeles, but federal charges against him collapsed due to lack of evidence. The case highlights broader issues of federal overreach and failed prosecutions of protesters accused of domestic terrorism or extremism under Trump's immigration policies.