High Crimes And Misdemeanors

Christopher Duntsch's surgical outcomes were so outlandishly poor that Texas prosecuted him for harming patients. Why did it take so long for the systems that are supposed to police problem doctors to stop him from operating?

Digg Editions Morning · Tue, Oct 02

CRIMINAL NEGLECT FIRST, DO HARM A Surgeon So Bad It Was Criminal propublica.org Christopher Duntsch's surgical outcomes were so outlandishly poor that Texas prosecuted him for harming patients. Why did it take so long for the systems that are supposed to police problem doctors to stop him from operating? 'HE WASN'T CRIMINAL, JUST STUPID' How A Hapless Bitcoin Miner 'Accidentally' Created A Multimillion-Dollar Ponzi Scheme buzzfeednews.com A Quebec IT worker was certain he'd developed a foolproof way to mine bitcoin. Instead, it led him and his investors to ruin. SYSTEM FAILURE Why Did No One Save Gabriel? theatlantic.com He was 8 years old, and the signs of abuse were obvious. Yet time and again, caseworkers from child-protective services failed to help him. MURDER SHE WROTE The Myth Of The She-Devil: Why We Judge Female Criminals More Harshly theguardian.com A man who kills is a murderer, but a woman guilty of violent crime becomes a proxy for all that is evil. DASHBOARDS WE DIGG | SPONSORED The Team Management Tool That's Raised Nearly $100M In Funding monday.com monday.com is a team management platform designed to connect people to processes while creating transparency. monday.com is used by over 35,000 teams in 140 countries and facilitates a more efficient and intuitive way to manage communication, workflows and entire operations on a platform your team will actually enjoy using. ANTISOCIAL MEDIA DNP — TWITTER BEEF Is Social Media Addiction In The NBA Out Of Control? bleacherreport.com No league has embraced Twitter, Instagram and Facebook like the NBA, which has been great for business. But the obsessive posting and commenting may not be so healthy for the players. WE LIVE IN A SOCIETY The Uneasy Comfort Of Brands On Twitter digg.com Last week, the "weird" Twitter account for Steak-umms broke the fourth wall and went on a rant about why life is hard for millennials. What does it mean when a brand for frozen steak sandwiches is your biggest advocate? A GUIDE FOR THE OLDS How To Use Snapchat: Critical Tips For New Users wired.com Whether you've never used Snapchat before or you're simply mystified by the recent redesign, we have everything you need to know about getting started. VIDEO OF THE DAY ARE YOU KIDDING ME? This 360-Degree Video Of Alex Honnold Climbing El Capitan Without Any Ropes Will Take Your Breath Away digg.com A documentary about Honnold's inhuman climb, "Free Solo," just hit select theaters, but you can watch this from the secure comfort of your couch. IN THE NEWS Nobel Prize In Physics Awarded For 'Tools Made Of Light'; First Woman In 55 Years Honored Kavanaugh Was Questioned By Police After Bar Fight In 1985 Supreme Court Turns Away Billionaire Who Wanted To Turn People Away From California Beach Cardi B Arrested, Charged With Endangerment And Assault In New York Strip Club Fight DIGG PICKS How To Choose The Best Monitor For Gaming hp.com If you want crystal-clear quality and a high capacity for exceptional graphics, gaming on a PC (versus a console) is the way to go. Here's a rundown of the best monitors, whether they're used strictly for gaming or for gaming and work. Shoot, we forgot to wake up Billy Joe Armstrong yesterday... View the Edition at Digg.com »

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They're Watching You

A roundup of the most interesting, thought-provoking and surprising questions that our favorite columnists addressed in recent days.​​

Digg Editions Morning · Mon, Oct 01

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