Tony Fredericks
Freelance Journalist · Denver, CO
PureSource News LLC
Tony Fredericks is a Denver based freelance journalist whose work focuses on government, economics, business, and public policy across the Mountain West. His assignments frequently involve researching developing stories through public records, agency reports, corporate filings, and interviews with knowledgeable sources. Fredericks is particularly interested in explaining how broader economic and political developments affect businesses, institutions, and communities at the regional level.
Articles by Tony Fredericks
115 published articles — showing the 24 most recent
Garg Gains 45% Support to Oust Better.com Directors
Vishal Garg secured support from over 45% of shareholders in a bid to remove five Better.com directors. The vote falls short of the 50% threshold required to replace the board members.
Trump Backs Whatley in North Carolina Senate Race
Donald Trump rallied supporters in Gastonia on Wednesday to endorse Michael Whatley against Roy Cooper. The former president framed the election as a choice on public safety while polls show Cooper leading.
Stanford Researchers Restore Mouse Cognition With Human Cells
Stanford University researchers published a study on September 16, 2026, detailing how human brain organoids restored cognitive functions in mice.
Virginia Court Orders Google Ad Tech Changes
A Virginia federal court ordered Google to integrate its ad tools with open-source systems and grant publishers data access. The ruling imposes six years of external oversight to ensure compliance with the new competition rules.
Sharifullah Sentenced to 20 Years for ISIS-K Support
Mohammad Sharifullah received a 20-year prison term on August 26, 2026, for providing material support to ISIS-K. The sentence represents the maximum penalty after jurors did not unanimously link him to specific deaths.
Meink Says Space Force Has On-Orbit Weapons
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink stated the US Space Force possesses on-orbit weapons for defense. Expert Victoria Samson warned the disclosure could prompt similar claims from China and Russia.
Narra Treats Ebola in Congo During Vaccine Gap
Dr. Rupa Narra provides supportive care for children in Congo during an outbreak with no approved vaccine. The World Health Organization projects this crisis will surpass the deadly 2014 West Africa event.
Fire on Ocean Melody Kills 20 in Qingdao, China
A fire on the Liberian-flagged cargo ship Ocean Melody killed at least 20 people in Qingdao, China. Five individuals remain missing while twelve others were safely evacuated from the vessel.
Anthropic Releases Tool Modeling Extreme AI Economic Shifts
Anthropic released an interactive tool on September 9 projecting modest to extreme AI impacts on the U.S. economy. The extreme scenario forecasts GDP growth seven times current rates while displacing 14% of workers.
Teen Derek Parker Rescued After Boat Capsizes Near St. Lawrence Island
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued teenager Derek Parker after his boat overturned near St. Lawrence Island. Two other boaters, including the captain, were found dead and recovered from the water.
Oklahoma Sooners Beat UTEP 51-0 in Season Opener
The Oklahoma Sooners defeated UTEP 51-0 on September 4, 2026, at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Isaiah Sategna returned a punt 88 yards for a touchdown as the team rushed for 170 yards.
Flock Safety Cuts Data Retention to Seven Days
Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley announced on September 3, 2026, that the company will shorten its default data retention period from 30 days to seven days.
SEC Proposes Rescinding Pay-to-Play Rule for Advisers
The SEC proposed rescinding its pay-to-play rule that bars advisers from paid government work after political donations.
Leon Black Sues House Panel to Block Epstein Subpoenas
Leon Black filed a lawsuit in federal court to contest two subpoenas from the House Oversight Committee regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
UN Report Cites Foreign Arms Fueling Sudan War Crimes
A UN report released September 3, 2026, states foreign weapons and fighters sustain Sudan's conflict. Investigators found up to 2,000 Colombian contractors operated drones that killed over 1,000 civilians. The report found both sides committed serious violations of international humanitarian law.
Justice Department Blocks Civil Rights Charges Against Agent Castro
The Justice Department blocked civil rights charges against ICE agent Christian Castro despite a prosecutor's objection. Castro faces state felony counts in Minnesota after his release following a 90-day extradition dispute.
Judge Sets $250,000 Bail for Abbatiello in Cocaine Ring Case
Centre County President Judge Jonathan Grine set bail at $250,000 for Agostino Abbatiello during a hearing on Tuesday.
Netflix Sets Sept. 4 Release for Decoy Plane Film
Netflix will release the documentary The Decoy Plane on September 4, 2026. The film details how reporters stayed on a decoy aircraft while President Trump flew separately due to an alleged Iranian assassination plot.
Texas A&M Forest Service Contains 60% of River Bluff Fire in Atascosa County
Crews have contained 60% of the 350-acre River Bluff Fire in Atascosa County. No structures are at risk and no evacuation orders are in effect.
Galliano Cancels Met Exhibition For Past Conduct
John Galliano canceled his planned 2027 Metropolitan Museum exhibition citing past antisemitic remarks. The designer stated he did not want the debate to distract from the Costume Institute's work.
Mecca Defence Alliance Names First Secretary General in Riyadh
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan established a permanent secretariat in Riyadh for their new defense alliance. The first secretary general will be appointed from among Pakistani officials. The agreement stipulates that an armed attack against any one of the three signatory states will be considered an attack against all parties.
Kan Poll Shows Winter, Smotrich Parties Cross Threshold
A Kan News poll published August 31 shows Ofer Winter's and Bezalel Smotrich's parties crossing the electoral threshold. Likud dropped to 21 seats while the opposition bloc fell to 55 seats in the survey.
William Jewell Player MicahJo Barnett Dies After Sideline Emergency
Junior running back MicahJo Barnett died after a medical emergency during a game in Liberty, Missouri. The college scheduled a vigil for Saturday evening as officials confirmed he had no known pre-existing conditions.
Love, Chan Arrested in Idaho for Romance Scam
Daejon Labrayae Love and Taylor Jamie Chan were arrested August 24, 2026, in Boise, Idaho. Authorities allege the pair defrauded 26 women of $1.3 million using fake NFL personas.