Profit Over People: How Private Equity Transformed Autism Therapy into a $7 Billion Medicaid Industry
By Investigative Staff The landscape of autism care in America has undergone a seismic shift, evolving from a clinical support system into a high-stakes, multi-billion-dollar corporate enterprise. A sweeping investigation by The 74 into 275 million…
The Iron Renaissance: Niron Magnetics and the $1.8 Billion Quest to Reshape Minnesota’s Industrial Future
For more than a century, the jagged skyline of Minnesota’s Iron Range has served as a monument to the American industrial spirit. However, as global markets shifted toward recycled steel and imported materials, the region’s traditional taconite mining…
From Crypto to Frontier: Andreessen Horowitz Rebrands Its $10 Billion Flagship Unit
By Industry Desk October 22, 2026 In a move that signals a profound shift in the venture capital landscape, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) announced on Thursday that it is rebranding its dedicated digital asset division. Formerly known as a16z Crypto, the…
The Autism Profit Machine: How Private Equity Captured a $7 Billion Medicaid Industry
For years, the narrative surrounding autism therapy in the United States has been dominated by a singular, persistent "gold standard": Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Marketed as the only viable path to a "normal" life, ABA has…
A New Magnetic North: Niron Magnetics and the $1.8 Billion Quest to Transform Minnesota’s Iron Range
While the national spotlight remains fixed on the contentious battle over the Twin Metals mining project near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) watershed, a quieter but potentially more transformative industrial revolution is brewing in the heart of…
The Multi-Billion Dollar Autism Industry: How Private Equity and Policy Failures are Failing Children
For years, the narrative surrounding autism therapy in America has been defined by a stark, often polarized political drama. While federal agents have conducted high-profile raids on autism centers—often framing the issue as one of immigrant-led welfare…
The New Iron Age: Niron Magnetics and the $1.8 Billion Quest to Revitalize Minnesota’s Iron Range
Introduction: A Paradigm Shift in the North Woods For over a century, the rugged landscape of Northeastern Minnesota, known globally as the Iron Range, has been the backbone of American industrial might. Its taconite mines fueled the steel mills of the…
The Billion-Dollar Behavioral Gamble: How Private Equity Captured Autism Therapy
By Investigative Staff In the landscape of American healthcare, few sectors have seen as rapid and contentious a transformation as autism therapy. While federal headlines have focused on high-profile raids and allegations of immigrant welfare fraud, a…
The Profit Trap: How Private Equity Turned Autism Therapy into a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry at Children’s Expense
A groundbreaking investigation by The 74 has uncovered a startling reality behind the U.S. autism therapy sector: a massive, unchecked influx of private equity capital has transformed a clinical field into a profit-driven machine. Over the past six…
The Iron-Nitride Revolution: Niron Magnetics and the $1.8 Billion Quest to Resurrect Minnesota’s Industrial Heart
In the rugged landscape of Northern Minnesota’s Iron Range, a region defined by over a century of taconite mining and industrial grit, a new era of manufacturing is beginning to take shape. While national headlines have long been dominated by the…
