CALWIRE Whistleblower Report (Sunday, September 27, 2026)

Today's top story: The “Satanic Panic” Made Her a True-Crime Obsession. The Truth Is More Haunting.. This roundup covers 12 stories from Intercept, Semafor, and ProPublica.

The “Satanic Panic” Made Her a True-Crime Obsession. The Truth Is More Haunting. — Intercept

Namibia's president eyes local mineral processing
The country’s president says international investors will be required to work with local partners. — Semafor

What the Prairieland Jury Never Got to Hear — Intercept

The US-China tectonic plates have shifted
In rolling out the red carpet for China’s Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump underscored how rapidly the balance of power in th... — Semafor

I Deliberately Bet Like a Problem Gambler. DraftKings Made Me a VIP. — ProPublica

What Does Your Data Reveal About Sports Betting Apps? Help ProPublica Find Out. — ProPublica

Youngkin sends $100K to top conservative nonprofit
The move from the former Virginia governor comes as he steps up his midterm campaign-trail presence at the peak of the fight for c... — Semafor

Xi's visit to Washington wraps with little changed
The three-day trip led to no significant breakthroughs on the two country’s disagreements. — Semafor

The Backlash to “NAZA” Shows How Little Israeli Citizenship Really Means — Intercept

McDonald's unveils AI-enabled drive-thru system
AI drive-thrus have tripped up other chains, including Burger King. — Semafor

Hollywood scouts film schools for AI-native talent
“How do we find people who already know how to use this?” is a common question studios are asking now, said Runway CEO Cristóbal V... — Semafor

Meta’s Muse taps into 'kidult' market
In a world of Labubus and “kidults,” Muse’s cutesy aesthetic is a smart play for the company.

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