David Thornton
Freelance Journalist · Columbus, OH
PureSource News LLC
David Thornton is a freelance journalist based in Columbus, Ohio, reporting on government, business, economic development, public institutions, and issues affecting the Midwest. His freelance work includes both breaking news assignments and stories requiring deeper research into public documents and official records. Thornton is known for a measured reporting style that prioritizes factual accuracy and chronology. He works to give readers a clear understanding of what is known, what has changed, and what remains unresolved.
Articles by David Thornton
190 published articles — showing the 24 most recent
Pillani Recalls 25,762 Nursing Pillows for Suffocation Risk
Pillani recalled 25,762 nursing pillows on Thursday due to suffocation risks. Consumers must stop using the items immediately and contact the company for a full refund.
Big Ten Adopts Rule Limiting School NIL Involvement
Big Ten chancellors and presidents approved a rule limiting member institution involvement in third-party NIL agreements. The rule sets a $27.5 million ceiling on institutional deal arrangements per school.
Justice Dept. Finalizes Voluntary Employee Background Check Rule
The Department of Justice finalized a rule allowing federal firearm licensees to voluntarily run employee background checks. The regulation takes effect in 30 days and requires written consent from workers before screening.
Justice Department Charges 15 in $1.8 Billion Fraud
The Justice Department charged 15 defendants with health care fraud totaling over $1.8 billion on Thursday. Eight arrests occurred as officials called the sober home scheme the largest ever prosecuted.
FDA Approves First Antisense Drug for Hepatitis B
The FDA approved Hibsago on October 20, 2026, as the first antisense oligonucleotide for chronic hepatitis B. The drug allows some adults to maintain viral control after ending all treatment.
NASA Perseverance Rover Sets Off-World Distance Record
NASA's Perseverance rover set an off-world distance record of 28.1 miles on October 12, 2026. The vehicle surpassed the prior mark in 5.5 years using autonomous navigation for most driving.
82nd Airborne Brigade Achieves Partial Digital Kill Chain
The 1st Brigade Combat Team deployed with a partially digitalized kill chain that remained too slow for combat. Soldiers invested 3,500 man-hours yet relied on manual methods due to fragmented systems and limited support.
Trump Calls Andrews 'Trannie' in South Carolina Senate Post
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social calling Democratic candidate Annie Andrews a derogatory name three times.
Common Sense Media Rates ChatGPT for Teens Unacceptable Risk
Common Sense Media rated ChatGPT for Teens an unacceptable risk. The group urged OpenAI to pause marketing the product to minors until safety alerts function reliably.
Jaguar Reveals Type 01 EV With 2027 Sales Start
Jaguar revealed the Type 01 electric vehicle in New York with sales starting in early 2027. The car features a 400-mile range and a starting price of £130,000.
GAO Says CMS Rural Health Monitoring Meets Rules
The GAO reported that CMS monitoring plans for the Rural Health Transformation program align with federal award requirements. The finding confirms oversight structures for the $50 billion initiative established in July 2025. Initial state funding allotments ranged from $147 million.
Galveston County Grants $20,000 to M.I. Lewis Center
Galveston County commissioners approved a $20,000 grant for the M.I. Lewis Social Service Center on Monday. The funding provides rent and utility aid to about 40 families facing rising costs.
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Disney and Marvel Studios' 2026 rerelease of "Avengers: Endgame Encore" grossed approximately $126 million globally, pushing the film's lifetime total to $2.9255 billion and past Avatar's $2.9237 billion, reclaiming the title of highest-grossing film. The re-release featured new footage teasing "Avengers: Doomsday," which is set for release in December 2026.
Warlock Ransomware Group Linked to Chinese Operators
Security researchers identify the Warlock ransomware group as a China-based operator exploiting SharePoint flaws. The group compromised over 400 servers and disrupted utilities, telecoms, and government entities globally.
Nitzan Alon Says Gaza War Could Have Ended Year Earlier
Major General Nitzan Alon stated the Gaza war could have concluded a year earlier without compromising security goals, emphasizing missed opportunities to save lives and bring back hostages.
Syria, Turkey Deny Reports of Meeting With Hezbollah
Syrian and Turkish officials denied reports that they hosted a meeting with Hezbollah representatives in September 2026.
Flanagan Sets Carrie Series Release on Prime Video
Mike Flanagan will release his eight-episode Carrie series on Prime Video on October 7, 2026. This marks the first project under Flanagan's exclusive 2022 deal with Amazon.
Fielder, Oppenheim Film Holmes Before Prison Term
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim premiered their documentary on Elizabeth Holmes at the New York Film Festival. The film captures the 34 days Holmes spent with her family before starting an 11-year prison sentence.
Trump Budget Cuts $4 Billion Housing First Program
The Trump administration proposes eliminating the $4 billion Continuum of Care program to end Housing First policies. A study estimates this shift could increase homelessness by 44,590 people within one year.
California Attorney General Bonta Opposes DHS Rule Ending Asylum Interviews
California Attorney General Rob Bonta submitted a letter opposing a DHS rule ending asylum interviews. The policy could affect 444,000 pending cases by moving them to immigration court and places applicants in adversarial removal proceedings.
Ten Staff Suspended at East Suffolk Trust For Data Breach
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust suspended ten employees for unauthorized access to Noah Woods' records.
Hungary Parliament Lifts Immunity for PM Magyar, Former Ministers Hanko, Sesztak
Hungary's parliament voted 139-0 to lift immunity for Prime Minister Peter Magyar and two former ministers. Prosecutors can now investigate allegations including theft and embezzlement totaling over $137 million.
Trump Announces $15 Billion Steel Mill in Iowa
President Donald Trump announced a plan for Mesabi Metallics to build a $15 billion steel mill in Iowa. The Export-Import Bank will provide up to $10 billion in financing for the project.
Corteva Pays $35 Million to Settle FTC Loyalty Program Case
Corteva Inc. will pay $35 million to state plaintiffs and dismantle its pesticide loyalty program under a settlement approved on September 28, 2026.