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Cyberattacks against healthcare facilities are increasingly common. — Markus Spiske/Unsplash

August 25, 2021

217 Today: Wednesday, August 25, 2021

In today's deep dive, a look at the increasing frequency and severity of ransomware attacks against hospitals and health care providers.

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August 24, 2021

217 Today: Tuesday, August 24, 2021

In today's deep dive, more on how hospitals are faring during the latest wave of COVID-19 from a critical care doctor.

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While attending Covenant Fellowship Church, Michelle Lin sought help from Pastor Min Chung after being repeatedly raped by her boyfriend. She said Chung did not advise her to report the abuse or get counseling. — Manuel Martinez/WBEZ

August 23, 2021

217 Today: Monday, August 23, 2021

In today's deep dive, the third and final story in a series about sexual misconduct at Covenant Fellowship Church in Urbana.

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Anna Rhee was sexually abused by another attendee of CFC. She went to the head pastor for help, but he encouraged her to stay quiet about what happened. — Manuel Martinez/WBEZ

August 20, 2021

217 Today: Friday, August 20, 2021

In today's deep dive, the second story in a three-part series looking at issues of sexual abuse at Covenant Fellowship Church in Urbana.

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August 19, 2021

217 Today: Thursday, August 19, 2021

In today's deep dive, the first story in a three-part series about a church on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus accused of turning a blind eye to sexual abuse.

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